Another feather in CARF cap




Unending march towards upliftment: The proposed Ratnagiri Cancer Hospital and Research Centre. The state-of-the-art Rs 200 crore centre has been conceptualised by the patrons at CARF. Soon the Kokan region will have a hospital which will be started to take care of the needy cancer patients.

 

The CARF marches ahead. It has kept its journey on the move through unflinching support from the well wishers. Organisations or individuals dream huge. But, CARF unsurprisingly through its actions and successes has proven that dreams can be realised. That, the patrons at CARF who are poised to make history through their concerted efforts.

Art for Living



Veteran film producer Sajid Nadiadwala (r) poses at the lensman while having a tour around the art gallery at the Art for Loving, Paintings and Sculpture Exhibition 2011

Art for Living exhibition was organised by CARF in March this year. The exhibitiion aimed to raise funds through the painting sales. The proceeds of the exhibition has been diverted towards helping the poor cancer patints financially. The biggies from tinseltown bring together both a repute to themselves and huge publiciy to CARF humanitarian activities. This publicity  helps CARF strengthen the implementation of the cause. Celebrities time and again endorse our cause and participate in these fund-raisng events to show their solidarity. 

CARF welcomes the Laryngectomy Club in its fold

(Pic: For Representational purpose only).
 The Larynx cancer has seen a sharp rise in the number affected by it. This club intiated by CARF assisted from a well networked interaction with the CARF's Patinets Services Department has resolved to diminish the number of such incidences.



 CARF Laryngectomy Club assits needy poor cancer patients, particularly those who undergo Laryngectomy surgery, in many ways. This club was started keeping in mind facilitating treatment to the Larynx Cancer patients. The club boasts of a fully furnished, well stacked library with assorted books on Larynx Cancer. Besides, the club has a national advice helpline on valve related issues.

CARF has spent more than Rs 80 million in terms of Cancer aid

(From left) Secretary General Dr Rehan A Kazi, founder CARF Prof. A A Kazi, Maharashtra Public Health Minster Mr Suresh Shetty and our Trustee (extreme right) Dr Raj Tendulkar

Since its inception, CARF has managed to garner enough support from the donating community. CARF has spent more than Rs 80 million in terms of Cacer aid till 2010 fiscal. It also ensures total cancer aid reaches to the needy cancer patients in letter and spirit. At CARF, the number of patients aided financially and counselled has increased over the nine years, since 2001. With a paltry donation from the well wishers, CARF provided medical aid and monetary assistance to five patients; who were being treated at only one hospital then. In this year CARF received merely Rs 17, 500 in terms of funds. Gradually CARF saw a substantial increase in the number of patients plus the hospitals where they were being treated and the amount of money in terms of funds. By the end of 2010, CARF spent Rs 838, 83, 407, an amount more than Rs 8 million. With the number of patients which has increased by many times, the need to raise more funds has spurred CARF to look for new avenues, ie., to reach out to other well wishers. As a result, CARF appeals to the global community to donate and help bridge the gap in the funds collected and the number of cancer patients.

Where Art and philanthropy tread along the same path...




Art and philanthropy rub the shoulders: Kiran Shantaram son of  legendary filmmaker V Shantaram, receives a memento and a bouquet from CARF founder Prf. A A Kazi

  At CARF, people from every walk of life find an opprtunity or two to come out with their desire, to help the needy. CARF makes it sure that not a single stream of life is left unattended when it comes to drawing the personalities of fame to the venues. As, these personalities bring to CARF a publicity plus they themselves get the mileage; owing to the huge media coverage CARF receives duirng events it organises. Above all the motive CARF has been putting to practice doesn't need a much publicity attempts. As, by virtue of the goal CARF has set and the kind of work it's been doing, many are drawn to its doorsteps.
Over the years the biggies in the Art discipline including the Bollywood have shown their faith in its work. At CARF two great votaries of protection of rights, members of the artist and the philanthropist communities, have teamed up to further the cause. So be by our side, and help push forward the great cause...

CARF turns a decade old on June 20 this year



CARF founder Prof. A A Kazi, in jubilant mood, greets Mrs Rashida Kazi on the Art for Living innauguration day

 This year CARF turns a decade old. The achievements attained over the ten years hold great importance in the non profit. Gradually CARF has passed several milestones leaving behind the footprints which very few NGOs could hardly trail. At CARF's tenth Foundation Day, we look  forward to strenthening the non profit and boost its netwrok which is already a well connected lot. In the run up to the tenth Foundation Day, CARF plans guidelines and tries to form a team of CARF's own event managers. A few more weeks and CARF will trigger start the gradual mplementation of the plans and the guidelines leading us to the actual event; which is going to be held on June 20 this year. CARF seeks blessings of its well wishers to further the cause more optimally.

CARF Visitor: The who's who of the town

CARF trustee Dr Raj Tendulkar briefs Mr Rahul Shewale who is standing committe chairman at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Along with Dr Tendulkar, head of publication and publicity at CARF (r) Mrs Tabassum Khan can also been seen in the picture

CARF sees a number of visitors from the power corridors too. On his visit to the non profit, CARF trustee Dr Raj Tendulkar showed Mr Rahul Shewale around the CARF office. Mr Shewale, who is chairman of the standing committe at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, was briefed about the CARF and the field it  works in.

Spreading Awareness: Reaching out to the people with Cancer word



CARF  spreads awareness on World Cancer Day celebrated every year on February 04. Through the this special occassion, CARF helped by its employees and volunteers; attempts to spread the word about the dangers of Cancer. CARF also efforts to bring to the fore the dangers related to tobacco consumption.

 Every year, on World Cancer Day, CARF takes upon itself the responsibility to spread the word preventing people from tobacco consumption.

Flight of Fantasy: A sortie for cancer afflicted kids







Founder of CARF Prof. A A Kazi along with funnyman Cyrus Broacha. Behind Mr Kazi is our Trustee Dr Raj Tendulkar. Mr Broach attended the a recent event organised for poor cancer affected kids. These kids were taken onboard a flight for a trip. With Mr Broacha's presence the kids totally enjoyed the trip.

  CARF organised a sortie for kids affected by cancer. These kids were taken onboard a flight. The CARF leaves no stone unturned in order to help and entertain the cancer patients. As many as twenty such kids were taken to a joy flight.