Founded in 2006 by Mrs. Shyama and Mr. Nihal Kaviratne CBE, St. Jude India ChildCare Centres (St. Judes) provides a freeofcost ‘home away from home’ for children undergoing cancer treatment. These children, accompanied by their parents, come from small villages and distant towns to metros for medical treatment for cancer.
In 2020, a new vertical St. Judes For Life (Founded in Memory of Mrs. Rani Vicaji) was launched to ensure children who have won the battle against cancer are able to fulfil their potential.This vertical provides timely assistance to our alumni, referred to as Judians, to complete their education, maintain good health and lead successful lives.
St. Judes works alongside Tata Memorial Hospital, AIIMS New Delhi, Tata Medical Centre Kolkata, and various cancer hospitals in 9 cities pan India. St. Judes provides freeofcost accommodation and holistic support to these children to improve their chances of surviving cancer and leading healthy, happy lives. Every family is provided with a totally hygienic individual family unit that has all that they need during their stay.