XYZ’s ‘Xtragavanza Cancer Drive’

ByPT Reporter

Staying true to the spirit of Christmas, Xtremely Young Zoroastrians (XYZ) groups visited various cancer hospitals and institutions in December 2017, as a part of the ‘Xtragavanza Cancer Drive’. XYZ’s Thane group – Noshirwan’s Knights – visited Sion hospital, while Cyrus’ Superstars (Khareghat Colony and Godrej Baug) visited St Jude’s Children’s Home which provides palliative care to cancer affected children. Behram’s Battalions (Dadar) and Rustom’s Rockstars (Bandra) visited the Gadge Maharaj Ashram to jointly donate toys, biscuits, soaps and cash collected. Tehmurasp’s Titans (Andheri) visited Access Life Foundation and donated cash and food grains, while Jamshed’s Giants (Rustom Baug) and Homai’s Heroes (Parel) visited the Tata Memorial hospital. The children entertained patients with songs, games, served them dinner. These programs were executed across Mumbai, while the amounts were collected through raffle tickets, dance show tickets and donations.

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