BUZZ
NOV’14 - DEC’14
CEO’S VISIT
CHANDIGARH
DR. HARVINDER SINGH BAKSHI, CEO WITH MR. VINEET MARWAH, SR.DY.DIRECTOR AND OTHER MEM-
BERS OF CHANDIGARH TEAM
GCCI is embarking upon new ventures in Chandigarh. In view of this, CEO
visited Chandigarh office and interacted closely with staff members. All staff
members were in buoyant spirit. They exuded a high degree of confidence
to keep tryst with the emerging tasks.
One of the bedrocks of GCCI’s policy is to economically empower the peo-
ple specially the women belonging to cancer afflicted families or the eco-
nomically weaker section of the society. GCCI has established Livelihood
Training Centre at Bapu Dham, Sector 26 in Chandigarh in conjunction with
Manav Vikas Samiti with the support of State Bank of India. In the Centre,
the training in Tailoring is imparted to females free of cost . The duration of
the Training Course is 6 months. At present, 31 students in the age group
of 12 to 30 years, are getting training in the Centre. The students attend
the Centre in two batches .The timings are 2-4pm and 4-6pm. Even during
the training, the students are getting assignments and earning money. The
project is having a very positive bearing on the quality of life of the stu-
dents.
CEO’S VISIT TO LIVELIHOOD TRAINING CENTRE
CHANDIGARH
NATIONAL CANCER AWARENESS EVENTS
CHANDIGARH
The cancer awareness event organized at Elante Mall on Sat, Nov’ 15, 2014 in a collaborative effort between Global Cancer Concern India and NPCDCS, UT. Chandigarh (under the National Health Mission) was a great success by any standards. It was inaugurated by Dr. G. Dewan, DMS, GMSH, Sector -16, Chandigarh. Mr. Manoj Aggarwal, Head L&T ReaLty, Chandigarh, Mr. Mahim Singh, Mall Director Elante and Dr. Manjeet Singh, Head NPCDCS UT, Chandigarh were present on this occasion. More than 2000 visitors inter-acted with GCCI’s volunteers. They were handed out cancer awareness book-lets and ladies especially were also given pamphlets on breast cancer, made especially for this event. Pink ribbons as a symbol of solidarity in the fight against cancer were put up on visitors. The visitors were also asked to write cancer related messages on the backdrop. Two LCD screens were used to show cancer awareness material and videos. The services of about 22 volun-teers were used in interacting with mall visitors throughout the day from 11 am to 8 pm.
MR. VINEET MARWAHA, SR. DY. DIRECTOR WELCOMING THE CHIEF GUEST
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANCER PATIENTS
PATHANAMTHITTA - KERELA
Financial Assistant cheques were distributed to the families of cancer patients
by Rt Rev Thomas Samuel,Bishop during the celebration of Grand Parents Day
organized at Hawkswoth Vidyapith. Hawkswoth Vidyapith has raised Rs.
1,52,000.00 to support GCCI’s various activities for the well being of poor can-
cer patients and their families.
MRS. MANJU SUJITH, SR. MANAGER, KERELA RECEIVING THE DONATION CHEQUE FOR GCCI.
DISTRIBUTION
OF CHEQUES
FOR CANCER
PATIENTS BY
THE
PRINCIPAL
RURAL CANCER SCREENING CAMP AT VILLAGE GWAL PAHARI
HARYANA -GURGAON
With the intent of spreading awareness on the issue of Eye Cancer, GCCI in association with RBL Bank conducted an eye cancer awareness and detection camp in Gurgaon on Sunday 21/12/2014. The objective of the Cancer detection camp was to detect the Cancer at an early stage so that effective treatment is made available to the poor and needy. Before organizing detection camp, need assessment was done, pamphlets containing information on cancer, symptoms and treatment modalities were distributed to the Gawalpahari villagers, and the banners were erected at prominent places for the pub-licity of the camp. The camp aimed at spreading awareness and sensitizing the larger community on the issue of Eye Cancer – its causes, symptoms, and care. One Ophthalmologist and two Cancer specialists along with four paramedic staff were
deputed for the camp to screen participants of Gawal Pahari village. The camp started
at 10 am and end at 2:00 Pm. It was attended by 115 villagers. They were screened for
sign of eye cancer and other type of cancers. Seven persons were referred for Cataract
surgery and four were referred for Pap test.
VISIT TO CANCER AFFLICTED VILLAGES
UP-GREATER NOIDA
It has been recently reported by print and electronic media that at least
five villages around Chhapraula Industrial Area in Greater Noida in UP have
seen an abnormally high number of cancer cases surface in the last five
years. These villages are Sadopur, Achheja, Sadullapur, Bishnuli and Khera
Dharampur, a rural swathe about 30 km from Delhi. In view of the media
reports, GCCI’s team Including Dr. Harvinder Singh Bakshi, Mr. Aslam, Sr.
GM-NCR and Ms. Ajeeta Singh, GM-CSR visited Chhapraula area. The team
interacted with pradhans , community leaders and other residents of can-
cer afflicted villages, medical authorities and cancer patients to assess the
situation and collect data with view to launch a Mobile Primary Health &
Cancer Care Unit.
DR. HARVINDER SINGH BAKSHI,CEO,MS. AJEETA SINGH,GM –CSR,MR.ASLAM,GM-NCR TALKING TO MR.TEJPAL SINGH,
PRADHAN OF VILLAGE BISHNULI IN GREATER NOIDA
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANCER PATIENTS
KERALA-KANJIRAPALLY
The cheques were handed over to needy cancer patients by GCCI in the
programme held at Mary Martha School, Kanjirapally on the occasion of X’
mas.
RURAL PRIMARY HEALTHCARE AND CANCER SCREENING CAMP
HARYANA-REWARI
With the objective of spreading cancer awareness and early detection message
among the villagers, GCCI organized a Primary Health and Cancer Screening Camp at
Surehli Village (Rewari) on Sunday 23/11/2014 with the support of Anarakaur Devi
Charitable Trust Surehli.
Outcome of the Camp:
Cancer Detection Camp Area Surehli Village, Rewari (Haryana)
Camp Date Sunday – 23/11/2014
Total Patients 84
Total Male Patients 70
Total Female Patients 14
Total Blood Tests 15
Total Pap Smear 2
Total Refreal for Prostate Cancer (Rewari Medical College/Civil Hospital)
20
Suspected Cancer Patient in Camp 2
Free Medicine to No. of Patients 84
MEETING WITH CEO, UNION BANK SOCIAL FOUNDATION
DELHI
GCCI’s team including Brig. B.V Ahuja, Trustee and Advisor, Dr. Harvinder
Singh Bakshi, CEO and Ms. Ajeeta Singh, GM-CSR congratulated Mr. M. Pat-
naik, CEO, Union Bank Social Foundation who was awarded Skoch Merit
Award for excellence and the best bank in CSR by Sh. M. Venkaiah, Hon’ble
Minister for Urban Development in a function held at India Habitat Centre,
New Delhi.
MR. M.PATNAIK ,CEO ,UNION BANK SOCIAL FOUNDATION WITH BRIG. B.V AHUJA, DR. HARVINDER
SINGH BAKSHI AND MS. AJEETA SINGH.
RURAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME
PUNJAB– ROPAR
Mr Ravinder Singh, Asstt Manager gave an awareness talk on cancer for the residents
of village Rodu Majra, about 15 kms from Ropar. About 50 villagers attended his talk.
This is his first attempt at addressing any gathering outside of schools. His talk was
suitably modified for the special event and he carried it out quite confidently.
The End But Our Crusade Against Cancer
Continues
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