My name is Avigna. I am 15 years old and a Grade 11 student at the Whitefield Global School, Bengaluru.

I have undertaken this campaign to support children who have cancer and their families with a monthly ration basket.

I have undertaken this campaign because this is a critical element in the treatment of these children who go through the difficult journey of fighting cancer. Although several people and organizations sponsor the treatment of financially stressed patients, there are very few that help out with an equally important issue - "THEIR FOOD AND NUTRITION".

Children from low-income homes are often malnourished. Malnourished patients respond poorly to medical interventions such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or surgery, with increased episodes of toxicity, interruptions in hospital admissions, and inability to take timely chemotherapy in full doses, leading to a poor response to treatment. Overall, malnutrition increases the rate of abandonment of therapy and doubles the risk of death due to cancer.

Growing up, I've always wanted to help a good cause, and now that I'm fortunate enough to find myself in this situation, I feel a deep responsibility to try to make a real difference. As a 15-year-old student, I've witnessed the struggles faced by many and the stories of children battling cancer, not just with the disease itself, but with the fundamental need for proper nourishment, and it deeply moved me. My campaign aims to bridge this critical gap by providing essential monthly ration baskets to these brave children and their families. This isn't just about food; it's about giving them the strength to endure grueling treatments, reducing the risk of complications, and ultimately, giving them the best possible chance at recovery and a healthier future.

I believe that every child deserves a chance to fight, and proper nutrition is the cornerstone of that very chance. The impact of a full stomach and a nourished body on a child undergoing chemotherapy cannot be overstated.

The cost to impact a child is only INR 4500 — a small sum that can mean a world of difference in their fight against cancer. With your help, we can deliver these vital ration baskets, so these young soldiers get the nutrition they so desperately crave. Become part of this important mission of sending strong, hopeful, and healing support to these amazing kids and their families!