Led by the physicians and healthcare staff of Tata Medical Center (TMC), and supported by the FOM CCLs and volunteers, the first CFC Adda was held at the TMC Waiting Lounge on Friday 12 June.

What was started years ago by Dr Reena Nair has now grown into an annual and eagerly awaited celebration.

Today, under the leadership of Dr. Arijit Nag, with the support of Dr. Shouriyo Ghosh and the full TMC team, the Adda continues to receive overwhelming love and encouragement from patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and supporters of the cause.

An added attraction this year was the Live Sketch Booth by Bob & Bobby, our design partners. The same master hands behind our Season 13 CFC logo. The live sketches were an unexpected but wonderful experience for all the guests present. All contributions from the sketches went directly to support Chai for Cancer.

Another integral part of the Adda was the presence of our media partners Red FM Kolkata. RJ Nilam and Joe were there with us, amplifying our voice and cause to their millions of followers across the City of Joy and beyond. Thank you for your continued support!

A heartfelt thank you to all the FOM volunteers and City Chapter Leaders led by FOM Trustee Neel Kankani and Viji Venkatesh, who made this Adda so memorable.

Special shoutout to Dr. Arijit Nag, Dr. Shouriyo Ghosh and Ms. Shreya Das for their constant support and to Bob and Bobby for generously spending their time and talent creating the live sketches and making all so happy.

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Guests, doctors, staff, volunteers, patient advocates and even people waiting in the OPD Hall stepped forward, raised a cup and supported the cause with quiet strength and genuine compassion.

Over steaming kullads of chai, physicians, patients, caregivers and families came together — talking, sharing, listening and discovering how one simple cup of chai can bring hope into the lives of those touched by cancer.

Our heartfelt thanks to the Tata Medical Center team, our dedicated Friends of Max volunteers, The Max Foundation India team, Red FM’s RJ Anup and every single person who joined us and held the cause close to their heart.

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Dr Reena Nair and her team at TMC have always been gracious hosts. Every year. Taking time out from their busy schedule to devote time to Chai for Cancer, now in its 6th year. Thank you to TMC and 93.5 RED FM for being so supportive.

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The Chai for Cancer Adda at the Tata Medical Center in Kolkata was all that it was meant to be. The Max and Friends of Max team were all set by 3 pm in the afternoon and once the host Dr Reena Nair had herself bought the first cup of Chai it was all about patients, their families, doctors and technicians and hospital staff all spending their afternoon Chai hour at the Adda. Animated discussions  old friends sharing news and views, volunteers in enthusiastic engagement with one another and of course purse strings loosened to support the cause  And of course the Chai for Cancer Tees selling like hot cakes.

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