Childhood Cancer

03 Oct 2026

Lions Club Conducts Child Cancer Awareness Programme at Ranpakhar Ashram School Nagothane: As part of the Service Week activities organized by the Lions Club of Nagothane, a Child Cancer Awareness and Health Guidance Programme was conducted for the students at Ranpakhar Aided Tribal Residential School, Nagothane. On this occasion, Lion MJF Mushtaq Khan interacted with the students in a simple, friendly and easy-to-understand manner and provided valuable guidance on child cancer and health awareness. While addressing the students, he not only explained the basic aspects of child cancer but also emphasized the importance of taking care of one’s health, following a nutritious diet, staying away from addictions and developing healthy lifestyle habits. Considering the age and understanding level of the students, he explained the subject through simple examples and interactive communication, which encouraged the students to participate enthusiastically. During the programme, Lion MJF Mushtaq Khan appealed to the students to stay away from tobacco, khaini, gutkha, cigarettes and alcohol, and also encouraged them to motivate their family members to lead an addiction-free life. He further advised the students not to be influenced by advertisements promoting addictive substances and not to fall prey to their attractive claims or misleading messages. He also highlighted the importance of reducing the consumption of fast food, junk food and highly processed foods and adopting a nutritious and balanced diet. He encouraged the students to take responsibility for their own health and to promote healthy habits among their friends and family members. The programme also focused on creating awareness rather than fear about cancer, recognizing health-related problems at an early stage and seeking appropriate medical advice whenever necessary. The programme was attended by Headmaster Sanjeev Naik, Headmistress Kunda Naik, Hemant Naik, Komal Naik, teachers and other staff members of the school. The programme was also attended by Lions Club of Nagothane President Lion Vilasji Chaulkar, District Chairperson – Tribal Development & School Committee MJF Lion Yashwant Chitte, Activity Chairperson MJF Lion Vivek Subhekar, Secretary Lion Dr. Anil Gite, Past President Lion Sakharam Tadkar, District Chairperson MJF Lion Sudhakar Jawake, Lion Vijay Shashane, Lion Anuradha Shashane, Lion Sunil Kuthe, Lion Adv. Smita Kuthe, Lion Vidya Mhatre, Treasurer Lion Deepak Gaikwad, Lion Deepak Lonari, Lion Vivek Karde, Lion Siddhesh Kale and Lion Rutuja Panchal. Through this initiative, the Lions Club of Nagothane conveyed the important message that “Health awareness is the first step towards building a healthy society.” The programme proved to be highly meaningful in creating health awareness among students and encouraging the younger generation to adopt an addiction-free and healthy lifestyle. Lion MJF Mushtaq Khan’s interactive and heartfelt guidance played an important role in creating positive health awareness among the students and encouraging them to make healthier choices in life.