Anne Frank once said, “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

I strongly believe that each one of us has a duty to this world and the people in it, and nothing exempts us from this duty. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death, and yet, an estimated two-thirds of all cancers are preventable. This is where we come in – it is OUR duty to encourage the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. Our support goes miles in helping those diagnosed fight this battle with courage.

Cancer is a disease that doesn’t discriminate. It can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender, race or social status. If the disease doesn’t discriminate, then neither should we in our support. I urge everyone to wholeheartedly support foundations such as the Festival of Hope, as ultimately they are the ones who can make a difference. We must stand in solidarity with those suffering, and spread awareness for the sake of our collective future as a part of humanity.

(Naintara Singh is a 23 year old student who has been with the Festival of Hope Foundation since its inception in the year 2011, when she was just 15. A budding writer, she is a graduate with honours in English. Her interests span the fields of literature and the written word, with her work being featured in illustrious dailys such as the Times of India and Indian Express. Besides that, Naintara supports and gives her time to causes such as cancer awareness, teaching the under privileged, women’s empowerment, environmental preservation, animal rights, and so on.)