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My story

My name is Chandni and this year, I've committed to running my very first 10K, the Orta 10x10 in Italy, and I'm doing it for a cause that means a great deal to me.

A little girl, not yet three years old, lives with her small family of four. This child suffers from a rare and painful condition known as inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor - a disease that attacks the muscles and tissues, causing severe pain and multiple health complications. It requires urgent and specialized treatment.

The cost of treatment amounts to AED 70,000, a sum that exceeds her family's financial means. Her father works a job with a monthly salary of AED 6,000, which barely covers the family’s basic living expenses and is not nearly enough to afford the high cost of medical care.

Cancer is a condition that touches millions of lives, not just those diagnosed, but the families, friends and caregivers who support them every single day. I lost my dad to cancer when I was 12. And while it’s been years, I carry the weight of that loss every single day. No family should have to experience that kind of pain, not if there's something we can do to help. 

This 10K is more than a race for me; it's a personal milestone and a tribute to the strength of families facing cancer every day. If you're able, I would be incredibly grateful for your support, whether it's a donation, sharing this page, or simply cheering me on in Italy on August 12th!

Thank you for being part of this journey with me! 

FOCP (Friends of Cancer Patients)

Friends of Cancer Patients is a non-profit organization, founded in 1999 under the directives and patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Founder and Patron of the Friends of Cancer Patients.

FOCP inspires hope in the lives of Patients, Families, Donors and Community.

Since its inception in 1999, FoCP’s long-lasting and far-reaching impact on society has significantly transformed lives and provided support that people can rely on.

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