Aadhar is a non-profit organization managed by a group of dedicated professionals in an effort towards helping the economically underprivileged child cancer patients. Started in 1998, Aadhar has assisted over 600 children in their cancer treatment. This is made possible by the hard work of the trustees and the many volunteers who have worked for Aadhar with their heart and soul. Last but most definitely not the least, our work is made possible by our donors, whose contributions have saved many lives. Our core team consists of :
DOMS, DNB (Ophthalmology) was the Founder-Trustee of Aadhar
MD(Pediatrics), DCH, Dip NB is one of the founders & Managing Trustee of Aadhar
M.Tech (Computer Science), MBA (Finance), is a Trustee of Aadhar
LL.B., LL.M. (Columbia University, New York) is a Trustee of Aadhar
LL.B., LL.M. (University of Pennsylvania Law School, U.S.A.) is a Trustee of Aadhar
Our aim is to make quality medication available for poor children with cancer. We acquire quality medicines from reputed companies and make them available to patients on a cycle-to-cycle basis. Aadhar also occasionally helps patients and their families in getting radiotherapy and surgery.
Over the years, we felt the need to help cancer patients by providing them the latest information regarding medical care, to educate them on peripheral facilities required for rehabilitation, to give emotional support to the patients and families and other issues.
Aadhar organizes events on a regular basis to boost the morale of the children while they are undergoing treatment so as to return a semblance of their childhood and make them smile, even if for a short while.
In our country, more than 70% cancer patients go to a doctor at the terminal stage, owing to lack of information and awareness, especially in economically-challenged sections of society. The lack of quality and accessible material on this subject has hindered our fight against this disease.
You can donate to Aadhar with confidence that the funds will be utilized for the treatment of poor child cancer patients. Patients are constantly being referred to us for various types of chemotherapy and supportive medications which they need for treatment.Treatment can cost upto Rs. 8000 (approx. US$120) to Rs. 10,000 (approx. US$150), per cycle, depending on the individual case. In some cases where a child requires specialized treatment, the cost may further increase astronomically per cycle. Treatment depends on the diagnosis, and in cases of Leukemia, it goes upto two and a half years. Your contributions help to ensure that needy patients will not have to stop their treatment due to lack of funds.
You can partially or fully fund the treatment of at least one child by pledging a donation amount each month. Based on the amount pledged, you may even be able to fund the cost of medication of more than one child. At your specific request, Aadhar will be able to provide periodic updates on the progress of treatment of the child/children whom your pledge helps. For more details, please contact us on our email mentioned below.
Aadhar uses upwards of 97% of the funds it receives from donors towards providing medicines for child cancer patients. We are able to keep administrative costs low only because everyone who works for Aadhar does so voluntarily without consideration.
We thank you for your interest in Aadhar. Even if you are unable to donate or contribute as a volunteer at this time, you can tell your friends and family about us.
A simple act of kindness can make a huge difference. Your contributions will help us pay for treatment of underprivileged child cancer patients.
Aadhar is registered under Section 6 of the Indian Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 to receive foreign donations.
All donations to Aadhar are exempt
from income tax in accordance with and subject to section 80G of the Income Tax Act of 1961.
