Jagannath Cancer Aid Foundation -Jacaf

Jagannath Cancer Aid Foundation -Jacaf A Home away from home for Cancer patients coming to Mumbai for treatment Thus was born the Jagannath Cancer Aid Foundation, popularly known as JACAF.

Way back in 1996, a few noble-hearted souls being moved by the plight of cancer patients coming from Odisha and other states for treatment of this dreadful disease at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, conceived the idea of forming a trust to help the needy. They thought of giving them shelter, food, local conveyance and medical assistance - basically a home away from home environment. JACAF, a regis

tered public charitable trust having income tax exemption under section 80G, has been operating a shelter home from hired premises in Navi Mumbai. Recently JACAF has been allotted by the government of Maharashtra piece of land near Tata Memorial Hospital second unit at Kharghar, on which it plans to build its own shelter home through donations from corporates and public. WHAT JACAF HAS DONE SO FAR…

* JACAF operational since 1996, runs a 25-bed shelter home in rented premises

* JACAF has so far served and given shelter to 12,780 patients

* JACAF has a special service desk at Tata Memorial Hospital

* JACAF volunteers ensure seamless coordination between patients and hospital

* JACAF volunteers facilitate speedy admission of patients in Tata Memorial Hospital


THE ROAD AHEAD

* JACAF aims build a 40-room shelter home near Tata Memorial Hospital 2nd unit

* Allotted 600 sq. mtr plot of land by CIDCO, foundation stone laid in October

* Initial cost of project 1.75 crore rupees

* First fund-raising programme on Feb 7, 2016 at CIDCO Auditorium, Vashi

14/04/2026
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Free Cancer Awareness and Detection Camps were held on 7th & 8th February 2026 at Town Hall, Parlakhemundi, Gajapati dis...
09/02/2026

Free Cancer Awareness and Detection Camps were held on 7th & 8th February 2026 at Town Hall, Parlakhemundi, Gajapati district in association with ISRD.
Awareness camp was held in ANM College for girls in Parlakhemundi.
Detection camp in K C High School, Brahmapur, Ganjam district in association with Kranti Foundation.
Jacaf is immensely thankful to everyone who made these programs a success.

Jacaf celebrates Republic Day with everyone to fight CANCER with Compassion, Awareness and Hope….
26/01/2026

Jacaf celebrates Republic Day with everyone to fight CANCER with Compassion, Awareness and Hope….

Happy Independence Day….
15/08/2025

Happy Independence Day….

Jacaf organised a Mega Health and Cancer Detection Camp on 8th March 2025 in a remote area of Maharashtra for the Tribal...
10/03/2025

Jacaf organised a Mega Health and Cancer Detection Camp on 8th March 2025 in a remote area of Maharashtra for the Tribals and Forest department Officials.
Venue:- Village-Dhakna. Chikaldhara, Melghat Tiger Reserve, Amravati.

Distribution of gifts at JACAF’S Shelter Home by the Members of the Organisation…
06/01/2025

Distribution of gifts at JACAF’S Shelter Home by the Members of the Organisation…

Distribution of gifts to cancer affected patients at Tata Memorial Hospital…
31/12/2024

Distribution of gifts to cancer affected patients at Tata Memorial Hospital…

Jagannath Cancer Aid Foundation in association with Bhartiya Odia Women’s Association held an Awareness Programme on 6th...
07/12/2024

Jagannath Cancer Aid Foundation in association with Bhartiya Odia Women’s Association held an Awareness Programme on 6th December 2024.

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Siddhi-Kripa, Sector 10B. Opposite NMMC Hospital. Vashi. Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai (New Mumbai)
400059

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