| In Memoriam: Advocate & Doctor R. N. Dutta |  | Brigadier Dr. R. N. Dutta passed away February 2, 2010. His passing in Kolkata, India presented an immeasurable loss to our community of CML advocates, patients and survivors. The Max Foundation remembers Dr. Dutta for his compassion and his outstanding service.
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| CELEBRATING LIFE WITH SMILES AROUND THE WORLD |  | In the photos of these events, one can’t help but notice the many smiles on the faces of participants. You don’t see patients diagnosed with cancer. You don’t see people who are scared of tomorrow or uncertain about their goals.
Watch our video and enjoy “Maximize Life Moments” from the campaign.
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| Angelic Intervention |  | Oscar is 27 years old. We met Oscar three years ago. He had made the decision to leave his home in Honduras to travel to the U.S., where his brothers live, looking for a better life. Making his way north, he suffered a grave accident. Oscar fell from a moving train. He was taken to the emergency room in Mexico City. As a result of his accident, both his legs were amputated, and it was at this moment the doctors realized that Oscar’s blood
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| With Love in Every Stitch |  | The Max Foundation values volunteerism. It is important to us to create opportunities for communities to help each other. This year we launched a new project in the U.S. called, “With Love in Every Stitch.” For three months, volunteers from around the country lovingly knit hats for children undergoing chemotherapy in Russia. To our surprise, donations poured in at our offices, and we exceeded our goal of 50 hats by collecting over 150 hats!
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| We Shall Overcome |  | Presented by the Friends of Max (FOM) Kolkata at the “From Darkness to Light” All India FOM Meeting 2009.
The play begins with a look at an ordinary Indian family. Although their lives seem to be fine, we quickly learn that there may be cause for concerns for the father's health. We are taken through the events that show how the family understands and copes with distressing news and how the support of friends and the community help th
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| Annual Blood Drive in the Philippines |  | Everyday patients with blood cancer require regular blood transfusions. Working with these patients reminds us daily how important it is for hospitals and blood banks to have enough blood to provide the life saving therapy for those in need.
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