Saanvi Social Welfare Brings Smiles to Cancer Patients at Tata Memorial Hospital
Diwali is not just a festival of lighting lamps and decorating homes; it is also an occasion to spread hope, warmth, and happiness in the lives of others. Embracing this beautiful spirit, Saanvi Social Welfare Organisation celebrated Diwali with cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital for the 13th consecutive year. The event brought a special dose of joy to patients who were spending the festive season in the hospital while undergoing treatment.
Anil Bedag
Nov 6, 2026 09:38
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Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Diwali is not just a festival of lighting lamps and decorating homes; it is also an occasion to spread hope, warmth, and happiness in the lives of others. Embracing this beautiful spirit, Saanvi Social Welfare Organisation celebrated Diwali with cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital for the 13th consecutive year. The event brought a special dose of joy to patients who were spending the festive season in the hospital while undergoing treatment.
Organised under the leadership of Isha Rawat, the celebration witnessed actress Shikha Malhotra creating a cheerful atmosphere through her musical performance and melodious songs. Her performance brought smiles to the faces of patients and filled the hospital environment with festive energy and positivity. On the occasion, sarees were gifted to female cancer patients, while food was distributed among all patients.
Shikha Malhotra said that celebrating Diwali with the patients was an extremely emotional and memorable experience for her. She added that even a few moments of music, love, and togetherness can bring positivity into someone's life.
The organisation's founder, Isha Rawat, said that for the past 13 years, their consistent effort has been to ensure that no patient feels lonely during festivals while going through the challenging journey of treatment. She emphasised that bringing love, affection, and happiness into the lives of patients is the biggest achievement of the initiative.
The event was attended by volunteers Aakash Aher and Sheetal Aher, actress Shikha Malhotra, and senior hospital officials. Organised with the support of Tata Cancer Hospital, Little More, and Ahuja Trust, the celebration reflected the organisation's continued commitment to social welfare.
Actively working in the fields of education, healthcare, and employment across tribal and remote regions of Maharashtra, Saanvi Social Welfare continues to demonstrate how even a small act of service can inspire great hope in someone's life. Indeed, the brightest lights of this Diwali were reflected in the smiling faces of patients who experienced the warmth of love, care, and togetherness.
