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