Helping to fight cancer

Help us fight cancer – Cancer Aid Society

St. Joseph’s High School

Wadala,

8^th Feb 2013

Our school notice board displays proudly a certificate with the following citation by the Cancer Aid Society:

Dear Principal,

The Society puts on record its sincere gratitude and acknowledgement of allegiance to you the Management, Staff and students  of your prestigious institution  for their affable social concern and participation in our Nationwide Cancer Control Programme.

The laudable and noble efforts made collectively by your institution in the Cancer Awareness Campaign for a period of 15 days from 19-12-2012, are commendable during which a sum of Rs. 1,99,481 was also raised as a donation besides generating awareness against the dreaded disease of cancer amongst thousands of people, which shall go a long way for the control of cancer in tune with the guidelines of World Health Organization.

We extend our heartiest and sincere thanks to all of you.

President (Cancer Aid Society)

Cancer Aid Society is a certified social NGO meeting international standards, spreading awareness against this fearful disease, as also raising funds to assist people fight cancer.  On 19^th December, 2012, Mr. Berry representing this organization addressed the school assembly on the control of cancer as per the guidelines of WHO.  He spoke about Primary Prevention, Good Dietary Habits, Tobacco Abuse, Secondary Prevention, Healthy Living Habits, and other aspects relating to this disease.  He appealed for a generous contribution towards their cause.  And generous, they were! The school collected a handsome amount of Rs. 1,99, 481/-, thanks to the efforts of our students, many of whom went door to door campaigning for this noble cause.  The classes with the highest collection received trophies, while students received certificates and medals for their generous efforts.  On 5^th March, 2013, the school was honored with an impressive shield, trophies and citation.  The representatives of this organization were magnanimous in offering a cheque of Rs. 20,000/- to one of the non-teaching staff members to financially aid his ailing daughter suffering from cancer.  Together we march ahead to prevent and fight cancer.