All I knew about cancer was that people did not survive from it. When Rizwana was diagnosed with cancer, her first thought was for her children. She was worried about what would happen to them, without her, because she believed
Meet Luke Grenfell. Luke is cycling from Bristol to Beijing to raise funds for cancer charities, and to show people that even with cancer we can live rich and fulfilled lives. In 2018, at age 24, Luke was diagnosed with
Meet Navid Shaikh, our IKCA Lucky Draw winner for 2021. Due to travel restrictions caused by the pandemic, Naveed had to delay his trip to Pakistan, until late last year. Now back in the UK, Naveed wrote to us about
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and set free the captives.” (Bukhari) Want to help but can’t afford much? Can you afford the cost of a meal? Treating cancer is not cheap. But even a monetary
Ahead of our Karachi Hospital launch in 2024, we’ve opened our Karachi Walk-in Clinic to start supporting cancer patients in need. Karachi is Pakistan’s largest and most densely populated city. It is also plagued by extreme poverty with up to
You may recognise Ahmad Abdullah. He was the face of Shaukat Khanum Hospital’s Zakat Campaign for 2022. But Ahmad’s role in the campaign videos isn’t just acting. In 2017, Ahmad was diagnosed with cancer, and had to undergo treatment at
Iqra’s father is a Rickshaw driver. This time last year, he was pacing the corridors of Shaukat Khanum Hospital, waiting for news from our doctors: news about Iqra’s diagnosis; her chances of survival; and the cost of her treatment. Iqra
This Ramadan, we have so much to be grateful for. Two years into a global pandemic, here’s what we’ve learned. With every hardship, there is ease The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Strange is the case of a believer, there is good for him
Ramadan is not only the month of fasting but also a wonderful time to support those who need it most. A great way to reap ongoing rewards, Sadaqah can be given at any time of year. However, many people particularly