The Indian Cancer Society (ICS), India’s first nationwide voluntary organisation dedicated to cancer care will be hosting its 74th Founder’s Day event, 'Painting a Future – Art Against Cancer.' This inspiring initiative combines creativity and compassion to support cancer patients and survivors.
A unique art exhibition
The event will feature a week-long art exhibition showcasing exceptional works by leading contemporary Indian artists. Acclaimed names such as Anjolie Ela Menon, Sakti Burman, Jayasri Burman, Brinda Miller, Jatin Das, Asit Patnaik, Gautam Mukherjee, Nayanaa Kanodia, T Vaikuntam, Sujata Bajaj, Jaideep Mehrotra, and many others have generously contributed their masterpieces for this noble cause.
Adding a special touch, paintings by members of UGAM, ICS’s childhood cancer survivors support group, will also be exhibited, celebrating resilience and hope through their creations.
Event details
The exhibition will take place at the prestigious Jamaat Art Gallery in Colaba, Mumbai, from January 18 to 24, 2025. Visitors can explore these remarkable works daily between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. A special preview evening is set for January 18 at 6:00 PM, giving art lovers and patrons an exclusive opportunity to admire the paintings before the official opening.
Supporting a worthy cause
By purchasing these exquisite artworks, attendees will directly contribute to ICS’s mission of cancer awareness, early detection, and vital support for patients and survivors. Mrs. Usha Thorat, Managing Trustee and Honorary Secretary, shared, “As we mark the 74th Founder’s Day of the Indian Cancer Society, our goal is to ensure that the maximum number of underprivileged cancer patients get the care they deserve. Through ‘Painting a Future – Art Against Cancer,’ we hope to raise the funds needed to expand our efforts and support many more in their fight against cancer.”
With over 100 million individuals reached through multimedia campaigns for cancer awareness and 5 lakh screenings conducted for oral, cervical, and breast cancer, ICS continues to make a lasting impact. More than 27,000 patients have received funds for treatment, and 3,000 survivors have been supported with counseling and education.
Every painting purchased during this event will help ICS achieve its vision of “Cancer se raho do kadam aage” by enabling the organisation to provide financial, emotional, and rehabilitation support to cancer patients and survivors.
Join ICS at this incredible event and help paint a brighter future for those affected by cancer.
