MCAN Foundation â More Than a Decade of Hope and Healing
When darkness feels overwhelming, even the faintest glimmer of light can awaken hope. Maheka Mirpuriâs journey with MCAN â Move for Cancer Awareness â is that light. A light born from loss, sustained by love, and guided by an unyielding resolve to make a difference.
In 2013, that promise took form through MCAN, founded by Maheka Mirpuri in collaboration with Tata Memorial Hospital. What began as a heartfelt tribute to her father and brother-in-law, both lost to cancer within the same year, has grown into a movement of compassion, courage, and collective strength â one that continues to change lives and rekindle hope where itâs needed most.
Now, in its 13th year, MCAN stands as a living testament to what humanity can achieve when hearts unite for a greater cause. With the steadfast support of family, friends, benefactors, and the extraordinary dedication of Tata Memorial Hospitalâs doctors and medical teams, MCAN has raised and handed over more than âč11 crores and 82 lakhs, directly supporting the treatment of over 2,500 underprivileged cancer patients.
Together, we have given voices back to those who lost them, dignity to those in pain, and faith to those who had begun to despair. Every life touched through MCAN is a story of resilience, reminding us that hope, when shared, multiplies.
Each year, the MCAN Charity Gala brings this mission to life â an evening where glamour meets giving, and generosity takes center stage. It is a celebration not just of style, but of spirit; not just of beauty, but of belief.
This yearâs Crimson Charity Gala is dedicated to the themes of Victory, Veil, and Hope:
Victory â over adversity and fear.
Veil â lifted through awareness and unity.
Hope â the eternal light that guides our way towards a cancer-free tomorrow.
From loss came a legacy.
From pain, a purpose.
And from every heart that gives â a promise of healing, light, and hope.
Letâs give voice to the voiceless.
Letâs empower them.