Supporting Access to Holistic, Life-Saving Healthcare
With your support, we have provided essential assistance to those facing chronic illness in lower-income countries, covering treatment costs and supporting health-related wellbeing and prevention. Together, we honour Sonal’s legacy of care, strength and generosity by helping people receive the holistic healthcare they need and deserve.
As of March 2026, we have overachieved all our targets and are now bringing this fund to a successful close. We will continue to honour Sonal’s legacy in different ways in the future. These results were made possible because of people like you and your thoughtful contributions.
Allocation of Funds: A Breakdown
Your Contributions
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported the fund to provide holistic healthcare for individuals facing chronic illness. Together, using GoFundMe and TWINT we raised:
CHF37,247 = USD48,197
Your generosity has made a tremendous impact. Below, you’ll see how the funds have been allocated. Scroll further down for additional details on how the funds were used and which organizations have been supported through your contributions.
How Your Donations Are Making a Difference
CHF9,293 (₹9 Lakhs)
We partially funded chemotherapy/radiotherapy sessions for four middle-aged women seeking treatment at Tata Medical Center in Kolkata. These women come from households with an annual income below CHF1,100. Some of these women travel over nine hours for their treatments at the hospital. Tata Medical also provides affordable housing for these women during their treatments. We have received updates that all the women are doing well and making good progress in their care.
Financial Support for Lymphoma Patients in the Philippines
CHF3106
The funds were allocated through a collaboration between Lymphoma Philippines and SheHeals to provide financial assistance to Filipino lymphoma patients for medical needs and daily living expenses. Beneficiaries received support of approximately CHF90–200 each, with priority given to women patients living in provincial areas.
Eligibility criteria and the application process were developed by Lymphoma Philippines with final confirmation from the SheHeals. The initiative was launched in the Lymphoma Philippines Facebook group on November 30, with applications accepted until December 15, followed by a shortlisting period from December 16–20 and the start of fund awarding on December 21.
CHF5,168 (₹5 Lakhs)
We supported the Sanjeevani… Life Beyond Cancer Organization. ₹3 Lakhs was used to launch their Can Ahaar Nutritional Program at Chittaranjan Cancer Hospital in Kolkata, directly supporting the nutritional needs of 30 cancer patients throughout their treatment. Appropriate nutrition plays a fundamental role in cancer recovery and overall wellbeing, and nutritious food options are often overlooked by low-income patients as capacity is focused on other cancer related costs (e.g. treatment and medications). Additionally, ₹2 lakhs rupees were allocated to staffing needs at Sanjeevani's new campus, furthering their mission to offer accessible, holistic care to 100+ low-income patients a day who are battling cancer.
Breast Cancer Screening Camps in India
CHF1,352
The funds are allocated to Niramai, to support five breast cancer screening camps conducted with Don Bosco Development Society in the Tadiwala Road slum area of Pune, India, being one of the city’s most densely populated informal settlements. The initiative aims to bring accessible breast cancer screening directly to 150–200 low-income women who otherwise have very limited access to early detection services. Using Niramai’s thermal screening technology, the camps will help identify potential suspect cases and facilitate timely referrals for further medical evaluation and care.
CHF1,043 (₹1 Lakh)
₹1 lakh rupees was allocated to Parasdham’s Social Impact pillar run by the Arham Yuva Seva Group. These funds were used to sponsor a range of medical services for low-income communities such as cataract surgeries, dialysis treatments and free medical camps.
CHF4,659
The funds have been allocated to Faraja Cancer Support Trust support Immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing for breast cancer patients who could not afford this essential diagnostic test in Kenya. Many women in public hospitals are required to pay privately for IHC testing, creating a significant financial barrier that delays treatment. By funding these tests (approximately $50 per patient), patients are able to identify key tumour biomarkers that guide the most effective treatment options, including hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy. This support will help to reduce long waiting times of up to 8–16 weeks, enabling women to start timely, personalised cancer treatment and improve their chances of better outcomes.
Funds Under Allocation
CHF7,262
The funds are currently in the process of being allocated, with a focus on supporting care for children battling cancer.
Support for Families Facing Chronic Illness Emergencies
CHF5,000
The funds will be allocated to support individual families identified as facing urgent medical emergencies. Many low-income households are forced to sell assets or exhaust their savings to cover medical costs, which often pushes them deeper into poverty. By providing targeted financial assistance, we aim to ensure timely access to necessary care while helping families avoid this cycle of financial hardship. By providing targeted financial assistance, we aim to ensure timely access to necessary medical services.
About the Organizations
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Tata Medical Center (TMC) is a philanthropic cancer hospital in Kolkata, established to provide comprehensive cancer care to low-income patients in Eastern and North-Eastern India. With 75% of its infrastructure dedicated to subsidised treatment, TMC offers a wide range of services, including diagnosis, therapy, and palliative care, supported by a multi-disciplinary team of experts. The center aims to ensure accessible and high-quality cancer treatment for all.
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Sanjeevani…Life Beyond Cancer is a pioneering non-profit that provides holistic cancer-related care for low-income patients. Through initiatives in health, skill development, and awareness, Sanjeevani focuses on physical, psychological, and financial rehabilitation of cancer patients, training survivors as caregivers, and raising awareness on cancer prevention and early detection. They operate across 13 Indian states in collaboration with regional cancer centers.
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Arham Yuva Seva Group, under the umbrella of Parasdham, is committed to uplifting underprivileged communities through various initiatives, including animal welfare, education, nutrition and healthcare. In the realm of medical aid, the group has made a significant impact by disbursing over ₹50 million annually to support medical treatments. They have sponsored 3,500+ cataract surgeries and 32,000+ dialysis treatments, providing crucial financial and moral support to low-income communities.
