Sanu Memorial Cancer Aid Fund
We will be
organizing a Thanksgiving Programme and launch of Sanu
Memorial Cancer Aid Fund which will be held on Sunday, 18th April
2010 at 9.30 AM after the English Service at the Bethel Mar Thoma
Church, KR Puram. Please spread word amongst your friends about the
Thanksgiving Programme and the launch of the Sanu Memorial Cancer Aid
Fund.
Cancer affects people at all ages with the risk for most types
increasing with age. More than 70% of all cancer deaths occurred in low-
and middle-income countries. Cancer treatment is very expensive and a
good number of patients cannot afford the treatment. The patient also
goes through lot of suffering and pain during the period. One may also
undergo multiple surgeries, amputations and radiation treatment. It may
cause permanent changes or damage to the heart, lungs, nerves, kidneys,
reproductive or other organs. During this period, the individual
undergoes severe bouts of depression, loss of self confidence and
willingness to even live.
One life that took a positive look towards this suffering and hardship
was that of Sanu Abraham’s (11 Mar 1979 – 27 Apr 2009). He lived
an inspiring life of real joy and commitment under the most adverse
circumstances. A man of true faith and prayer; he never let anything,
even the most painful moments of his life, come in the way of
encouraging an youngster, helping a needy one or talking of the
wonderful ways that the Almighty Lord led him. Only a true believer, one
who was sure of his salvation could do that.
Sanu Abraham was very active in all areas of life and served as the Vice
President of the Bangalore Centre Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam in 2008-09.
He was an active member of the Choir and Youth group of the Bethel Mar
Thoma Church, KR Puram for many years and served as the Secretary of the
church youth group.
Through his life and of his 11 years of Cancer treatment, many youths
and his acquaintances including senior friends got inspired and
understood the complexities of Cancer treatment. A way through the
desert, as Sanu called his life during this period, was his journey with
his Creator and Lord. You can read his testimonial at :
http://canonical-insights.blogspot.com/2009/04/way-through-desert-sanus-testimony.html
This has now empowered the youths to stand up for the cause and care of
Cancer patients. A Cancer Aid Fund is thus being launched and we urge
all dearly beloved in Christ to experience the fellowship of sharing.
A Cancer Aid Fund to help cancer patients is being launched. Given that
cancer treatment is very expensive, we plan to raise Rs.10,00,000/-
towards this cause. We plan to support one cancer patient every year. We
look forward to your prayers and generous participation in this noble
venture.