The Go Gold Gala, This Year in Singapore!
On the 20th of April, the CanKids Go Gold Gala dedicated to supporting children battling cancer & their families was generously hosted by Mr. Arvind Tiku, AT Capital Foundation & Mr. Piyush Gupta, CEO DBS Bank at the Capella Hotel, Sentosa Island, Singapore. We were thrilled to welcome our long-time donors, partners, supporters, and volunteers who joined us in an evening filled with gratitude, recognition, and giving.
In the presence of nearly 100 attendees, the event was kicked off by Sonal Sharma, CanKids Co-Founder and Secretary, who is also a parent of a childhood cancer survivor. She began with a heartwarming note of why Childhood Cancer matters to her along with a film highlighting 8 reasons why it should matter to all of us.
In the presence of nearly 100 attendees, the event was kicked off by Sonal Sharma, CanKids Co-Founder and Secretary, who is also a parent of a childhood cancer survivor. She began with a heartwarming note of why Childhood Cancer matters to her along with a film highlighting 8 reasons why it should matter to all of us.
In the presence of nearly 100 attendees, the event was kicked off by Sonal Sharma, CanKids Co-Founder and Secretary, who is also a parent of a childhood cancer survivor. She began with a heartwarming note of why Childhood Cancer matters to her along with a film highlighting 8 reasons why it should matter to all of us.
Mr. Piyush Gupta skillfully moderated an enlightening fireside chat on the topic of "Navigating Privilege." The discussion featured insightful contributions from panelists Melissa Kwee, Caesar Sengupta, and Lisa Ray, each offering remarkable perspectives that enriched the conversation.
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This was followed by CanKids Founder-Chairman Poonam Bagai’s storytelling of our CanKids Story. She invited the audience to partner in our vision to help every child with cancer in have #Access2Care to #SurviveAndThrive.
Shekhar Ravjiani's soulful soirée, dedicated to childhood cancer survivors, transformed the event from superb to magical. We are profoundly grateful to Shekhar for his heartfelt performance, which added a truly enchanting dimension to our evening.
Shekhar Ravjiani's soulful soirée, dedicated to childhood cancer survivors, transformed the event from superb to magical. We are profoundly grateful to Shekhar for his heartfelt performance, which added a truly enchanting dimension to our evening.
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The Gold Hero Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Childhood Cancer Care
The awards were conferred by Indian High Commissioner Dr. Shilpak Ambule upon two very special individuals.
First, Arvind Tiku and AT Capital Foundation, for driving Universal Health Coverage. Mr. Tiku recognises that no family should go bankrupt, lose their assets, become impoverished or go deeper into poverty when a child gets sick with cancer. Since 2013, he has supported the treatment of 100 children. Over the last decade, his
generous support of over USD 1 million has enabled over 2,100 children with cancer across India to receive lifesaving treatment.
Second, our long-time supporter Kanaka Sirpal, for her contributions to the Right RB India campaign. It is thanks to the sustained efforts of individuals like Ms. Sirpal that more children with Retinoblastoma (eye cancer) are reaching treating centres than other childhood cancers. Even as we observe Retinoblastoma Week in May 2024, we remember the impact that Ms. Sirpal on Childhood Cancer Care.
The awards were conferred by Indian High Commissioner Dr. Shilpak Ambule upon two very special individuals.
First, Arvind Tiku and AT Capital Foundation, for driving Universal Health Coverage. Mr. Tiku recognises that no family should go bankrupt, lose their assets, become impoverished or go deeper into poverty when a child gets sick with cancer. Since 2013, he has supported the treatment of 100 children. Over the last decade, his
generous support of over USD 1 million has enabled over 2,100 children with cancer across India to receive lifesaving treatment.
Second, our long-time supporter Kanaka Sirpal, for her contributions to the Right RB India campaign. It is thanks to the sustained efforts of individuals like Ms. Sirpal that more children with Retinoblastoma (eye cancer) are reaching treating centres than other childhood cancers. Even as we observe Retinoblastoma Week in May 2024, we remember the impact that Ms. Sirpal on Childhood Cancer Care.
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The Power of the Go Gold Gala
On the event day, we raised USD 95,000 (12 pledged for annual giving) and one time donation of USD 21,500. We also received donations totaling INR 42,50,000 from 8 donors. The highest donation came from Mr. Rohet and Ms. Arshna Tolani, who generously donated 25,000 USD annually for a period of 10 years, totaling USD 250,000 which is approximately INR 1.4 crore for 2024-25 and on recurring basis - about INR 5.6 crore.
On the event day, we raised USD 95,000 (12 pledged for annual giving) and one time donation of USD 21,500. We also received donations totaling INR 42,50,000 from 8 donors. The highest donation came from Mr. Rohet and Ms. Arshna Tolani, who generously donated 25,000 USD annually for a period of 10 years, totaling USD 250,000 which is approximately INR 1.4 crore for 2024-25 and on recurring basis - about INR 5.6 crore.
