Cuddles Foundation
Cuddles Foundation nourishes children in their fight against cancer. Because #Foodheals
Feed Children. Starve Cancer.
Every year, approximately 76,000 children in India may develop cancer, with 58% of them being severely malnourished at the time of diagnosis. For these children, nutrition can mean the difference between life and death. Every child deserves a chance at a cure, and we are here to make that happen.
At Cuddles Foundation, we partner with over 40 government and charity cancer hospitals to support children through our FoodHeals program. Our mission is to ensure that children undergoing cancer therapy receive comprehensive nutritional support. This includes access to trained clinical pediatric nutritionists, expert dietary counsel, supplements, hot meals, monthly ration baskets, and caregiver support. Good food helps the medicine work!
This multi-pronged approach tackles a simple but often ignored aspect of a child’s successful recovery from cancer. While undergoing treatment, it is essential that children have freshly prepared, nutritious food in sufficient quantity and don't stay hungry for long periods. The impact of our work is evident. When part of the FoodHeals Program, 82%* of patients improved or maintained their nutritional status, despite cancer therapy like chemotherapy or radiation.
Additionally, 96% of children followed up* on their treatment plan when nutrition was a part of it, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness. Besides the love and affection of our patients, their families, and our supporters, we’ve won some prestigious awards along the way. This includes the National Award for Child Welfare (2015-16), the Akshaya Patra and UN Global Compact Award (2018) and most recently we received the Global CSR & ESG Awards 2024 - Top 10 Best NGOs of the Year (2024).
Join us in our mission to nourish hope and fight childhood cancer. Your support can make a world of difference.
As per Cuddles annual impact statistics 2023-24* Follow-up treatment rate: Patients who returned for a second visit or continued treatment when nutrition was a part of it.*
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Ramadan Blessings for Cuddles Foundation
This Ramadan, your generosity can help children fighting cancer get the essential nutrition they need to survive treatment. Fusion Fora is raising funds for Cuddles Foundation to provide monthly ration baskets to families whose children are undergoing cancer care. Childhood cancer is curable when a child is nourished well enough to cope with the side effects of cancer therapy. But in India, up to 58% of children with cancer are found to be severely malnourished at diagnosis, making survival a problem. You can help change that. When Cuddles Foundation reaches out to these children, they work to ensure that children fight cancer with holistic nutrition. Donate towards their monthly ration program. What your gift can provide: 1) Monthly ration basket for a family of four worth $50.
2) Includes about 30 essential items like cereals, pulses, millets, nuts, oilseeds, ghee, cooking oil, spices, condiments and hygiene products. A single ration bundle from Cuddles Foundation translates into 3 nutritious meals a day for a family of 4 for 1 month. That’s approximately 360 meals in a month that keep not only the child nourished, but also the caregivers strong enough to stay by their side, and a family stable during an unimaginably difficult time. Let us come together to support the children and spread kindness.
- Raised
- $640
- Goal
- $3,000
3 supporters
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Ramadan Blessings: Support Cuddles Foundation
Children like 10-year-old Saharuddin who is fighting ALL at our partner hospital have had their conditions take a positive turn with this support. When Saharuddin met his Cuddles Nutritionist for the first time, he was severely thin and so weak that he couldn’t stand. With several timely and scientifically managed nutritional interventions like Oral Nutritional Supplements and Rations, he was able to regain his strength and complete high doses of chemotherapy successfully. “I had to stop my work as a construction laborer and had to sell the family’s cattle to get my son the treatment he needed. When I found out that the food for the family would be taken care of thanks to Cuddles, I was able to put my complete energy into helping my son get treatment.” - The nutritional support and emotional guidance provided help primary caregivers like Saharuddin’s father stay positive during the hardest chapter of their lives. Why is nutrition the need of the hour? Childhood cancer is curable when a child is nourished well enough to cope with the side effects of cancer therapy. But in India, up to 40% of children with cancer are found to be severely malnourished at diagnosis, making survival a problem. When Cuddles reaches out to these children, they work to ensure that no child fights cancer on an empty stomach. Exciting news: Milk is now included in our Ration Baskets , providing vital support for children facing challenges in solid food consumption during treatment. Ration basket details: 1) Monthly basket for a family of four. 2) Includes 33-34 items like cereals, pulses, millets, nuts, oilseeds, ghee, oil, spices, and hygiene products. The monthly cost of a ration basket is $60
- Raised
- $550
- Goal
- $1,000
1 supporter
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Dhanasekhar Damodaram To the fundraiser: Fight Against Cancer - The Comeback Fundraiser1Dear Amit,
I wanted to take a moment to appreciate the incredible effort and spirit behind your upcoming SRT 25km Trail Run challenge. Your determination to bounce back after an ACL injury and turn this journey into a mission of hope is tr...
Ghata PANCHAL To the fundraiser: Ramadan Blessings for Cuddles FoundationThe festival is all about good food and surprises for kids. If I can't reach an individual in need, I trust the Cuddles Foundation can do this job on my behalf—all my blessings to the kids CF has cuddled so far.
Viral Rijiya To the fundraiser: Fight Against Cancer - The Comeback Fundraiser1सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः ।
सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु, मा कश्चिद् दुःखभाग् भवेत् ॥Mallika Sarup Cuddles hold my everlasting love and respect for nourishing the children of our society: the afflicted young who need timely hope & support to make our world better in the future….
SOURABH BHATTACHARYA This donation is from commemorating the 25th anniversary of our dear friends Shilpi and Prakash Kumar on July 10, 2025
Mohammed I Ketekar To the fundraiser: Ramadan Blessings for Cuddles Foundation