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“Rahul used to say 'I am fighting a battle I didn’t choose. But how I react to the circumstances is my choice and no one can take that from me.' Keeping his vision alive, I try to help cancer patients and their families,” says Rashi Yadav.

The change was not limited to what he had to unlearn, but in a shift in his mindset. Since he genuinely enjoyed farming, the transition was not that difficult.

Mukta and Sanjeeva have been together for more than 34 years, and their love for each other and travel has only grown stronger.

A prosthesis has already given voice to 200+ throat cancer patients. The breast-cancer detecting bra is in the process of being commercialized for the benefit of rural women and 'Dozee' is helping senior citizens track their vitals in a non-invasive way.

Within six months of volunteering at the NGO, Rachna stopped taking her depression pills, as she felt better both physically and emotionally.

“I am a fighter. I do not give up, and am almost always ready to take on whatever comes my way.”

She was especially disheartened to see that these children were all oblivious to the fact that the consumption of gutka could cause the dreaded disease.

For women over the age of 35, there are some common ailments they should keep an eye out for and some tests that they must get done regularly.

"Seeing patients happy gives us happiness. Their words of encouragement like ‘you saved my life’ gives us a lot of inspiration. We are simple people who don’t care for material needs, and doing this work is what gives us joy."

“I had applied coconut oil on my face and body before heading out. It was supposed to act as a protective layer but my skin still ended up reacting to the chemicals and got terribly dry, itchy and red.”