My name is Rishima Moitra. I am 16 years old and a Grade 11 student at the Indus International School, Pune. I want to learn about crowd funding because it would teach me many different skills such as effective communication, technical skills, and entrepreneurial skills. Skills such as financial management are very important to develop on the cusp of entering adulthood, as we truly learn to become independent.
Children from low-income families battling cancer often face malnutrition, which hampers their response to treatments like chemotherapy and surgery, increasing toxicity and treatment interruptions. Proper nutrition is a critical yet overlooked aspect of their journey. While many organizations sponsor treatment costs, few address the essential need for food and nutrition. To bridge this gap, I aim to support these children and their families with monthly ration baskets, ensuring they have the sustenance needed to improve treatment outcomes and fight cancer effectively.
I have had experience in raising money in the past through bake sales however it was never as systematic and orderly. I would usually donate the money directly. However it is more effective to supply them with exactly what they need at an affordable amount, as seen in this campaign. I also feel that I need to improve my communication skills something I hope to see happen during the course of this campaign. Through public exposure I hope to see enhanced confidence and certainty in my communication, enrich my collaborative skills and build connections within my community.
I really enjoy scientific disciplines and feel that this campaign truly reflects many critical biological concepts such as nutrition, biomolecules, cellular metabolism, immunology, etc. I also really enjoy creative tasks, innovation and problem solving; skills I hope to harness to attract supporters and meet funding goals. I am also interested in writing, photography and research, creating a professional, persuasive campaign that attracts support and drives results.