Birju Patel
Change Maker

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Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024

Cancer is age agnostic and affects elderlies and children.

Underprivileged parents bring their affected children for treatment  to Mumbai from near & far. While TATA Memorial provides free treatment but prohibitively high cost of stay in Mumbai makes them stay in unhygienic places (sometimes footpaths) when they are highly prone to infections due to poor immunity.

This is when  AccessLife comes in picture  providing free accommodation, nutrition & transportation to children undergoing Cancer treatment in Mumbai, Pune, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Manipal .

I am raising  funds on behalf of Access Life who are doing exemplary yeoman service to support cancer affected children. YOU CAN CERTAINLY MAKE THEM SMILE AGAIN 

My Fundraising Goal
` 200600 of ` 300000


About Me
“It’s not about the finish line, it’s about enjoying the process of getting there” and so at 52, I am running my first marathon. And to make this more special, have decided to run for more than just myself. I will run for the bravehearts at Accesslife Foundation whose everyday life is a marathon. An earnest appeal to my friends, family and well wishers - let's support these kids together, one step at a time!
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27 Donor Messages
"Great initiative and all the best for your run."
Shwetal Mehta
11th January 2024
"Hi Birjubhai, you’re going to do something that we all have desired to do but have never achieved. You’ve always been a role model for many of us when it comes to body transformation and fitness. You’re doing this for such a wonderful and kind cause, and that makes this run even more proud moment for all of us. Thank you for doing it and I’m sure you’ll complete the run with a total ease. Good luck. "
Anonymous
29th December 2023
"Birjubhai you rock !!!! Your running a marathon for a good cause is very inspiring to us. Look after yourself and be safe Payal Nimish"
Anonymous
14th December 2023
"Birjubhfor you rock !!! Your running a marathon for a good cause selflessly is very inspiring to us. Look after yourself and be safe !! Payal Nimish"
Anonymous
14th December 2023
"Congratulations and blessing to you Birju for this wonderful gesture. Stay fit and keep doing the good work Jayeshmama Monamami"
Anonymous
14th December 2023
"Birju bhai Best wishes "
Anonymous
3rd December 2023
"Brother I wish you all the best on this marathon. Your efforts to raise awareness and funds for a social cause are truly inspiring. Keep running for what you believe in!"
Anonymous
30th November 2023
"Great initiate Birju .. u r really setting an example for others to follow and serve the Sucheta "
Jateen Gupta
29th November 2023
"Best Wishes Birju bhai for such a noble cause "
Anonymous
29th November 2023
"dear birju... it is because of friends like you that i know of true compassion, kindness and generosity. my belief in how being around good human beings can bring about a positive impact in life is only reinforced having you as a friend and a true well wisher. i consider myself lucky to have known a person like you. keep doing what you are doing, and spread more happiness and joy around you! kudos and tons of luck!! "
Anonymous
28th November 2023
"Great efforts Birju , super will power and strength . Keep up with your good deed. "
Chirag Patel
28th November 2023
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My Fundraising Goal
` 200600 of ` 300000

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Raising Money For
Access Life Assistance Foundation
Access Life Assistance Foundation, an Indian not-for-profit organization registered as a Section 8 company in 2014 provides multi-disciplinary supportive care to families who come to Mumbai, Pune, Manipal, Chandigarh, Bangalore and Ahmedabad for their child’s cancer treatment. Families come to the metropolitan cities from remote towns and villages across India seeking treatment for their children affected with cancer. While hospitals extend them quality medical services, the poorer families have no place to stay during the 5-12 months (sometimes extending to 24 months) that it takes to complete the treatment. Many end up living on footpaths or are forced to abandon treatment due to the high cost of accommodation. Children battling cancer and without access to proper accommodation and nutrition are 5 times more likely not to survive due to secondary infections, chemotherapy intolerance and treatment abandonment. Access Life offers children and their families a free accommodation, nutrition and secure transportation that gives our brave hearts an upper hand in their fight against cancer. We also try to improve their quality of life by providing practical support services, educational resources and recreational programs. Access Life set up its first centre in June 2014 in Chembur, Mumbai and has grown to 8 childhood cancer care centres across India where at any given point of time 140 families (420 individuals considering every child lives with her/his parents) are being accommodated.
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