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Adayar Institute Opens Bone Bank

Adayar Institute Opens Bone Bank

With the establishment of a bone bank, Cancer Institute has applied for licence with the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, Government of Tamil Nadu to harvest bones from brain-dead donors.

The bank will benefit at least 40 to 50 patients every year at the Cancer Institute, according to Chandra Kumar K, assistant professor (orthopaedic oncology), Department of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute. It has been set up with funds from the Rotary Club of Madras Central through the Rotary International Global Grant.

Read more in The Hindu.

Cure Cancer League 2019

Cure Cancer League 2019
Mission San Jose Soccer Field
41717 Palm Ave
Fremont, CA 94539

CIF conducted its first ever Cure Cancer League – Volleyball and Throw Ball competition. More than 35 teams participated in the tournament. Volleyball tournament was divided into Professional, Advanced, Beginner and Youth categories. Co-ed teams also participated. Even though this was the first time holding such a tournament it was a grand success. All the players appreciated the efforts put in by CIF volunteers and were very appreciative.

We thank the players, volunteers and sponsors for supporting a good cause. The money raised from this event will be used to fund Cancer Screening Center in Thiruvannamalai.

Please checkout some of the photos from the event.

YGee’s “3ji”

YGee's "3ji"
Evergreen School Auditorium
3300 Quimby Road
San Jose, CA 95148

Tamil Cinema and TV fame Y.Gee. Mahendra staged his latest play “3ji” with supporting artists from Chicago. This is one of his hit Tamil comedy plays which has received rave reviews both in Tamil Nadu and abroad.

We thank Y.Gee, the actors, sponsors and the patrons for supporting a good cause. The money raised from this event will be used to fund Cancer Screening Center in Thiruvannamalai.

Chithappa Weds Chithi

Chithappa Weds Chithi
Evergreen School Auditorium
3300 Quimby Road
San Jose, CA 95148

Amateur Artists of Bay Area (AABA) a talented local group of actors presented a fundraising Tamil comedy play “Chithappa Weds Chithi”. The show was a big hit and received great reviews by everyone in the attendance. The play was written by T.T. Ravi and directed by T.S. Ram.

We thank the actors, sponsors and the patrons for supporting a good cause. The money raised from this event will be used to fund Cancer Screening Center in Thiruvannamalai.

Checkout some of the phots from the show.