The Malony Shrivastava Memorial Foundation will endeavor to spread Malony’s positive attitude towards life to all whom it may benefit.

The foundation’s main aim is to foster community support for those in need. We need volunteers to commit time for various programs. Two hours per week or even two hours per month is all we ask from volunteers for the Foundation.

Driving people to chemotherapy, showing videos on positive thinking to cancer support groups or just spending some time with a suffering patient can be an extremely valuable undertaking. Doing this on a regular basis is both personally fulfilling as well as helpful and very much needed to the patient themselves. The Foundation will support all such activities by providing materials, infrastructure, knowledge and logistical help.

A.   To face the challenges from cancer and other unexpected struggles, the foundation wishes to:

·        Support and disseminate knowledge about existing prevention programs.
Early diagnosis can tremendously enhance the chances of survival and possibly even cure breast cancer in some cases. Checkups are freely available in Canada; all it takes is the motivation and encouragement to go. The Foundation will support and promote programs to inform the public of the benefits of staying informed and on top of your health.

·        Knowledge is power. We hope to help patients and families understand the disease and what to expect in its various stages. Our goal is to pass on knowledge that will assist in removing fears.

·        Often, there is little support available to the family and friends of a diagnosed patient. For them, it can be difficult to know how to react and what to say to the patient. For child, these feelings are amplified as they often encounter problems understanding what their loved ones are going through. We will endeavour to facilitate support groups designed specifically to meet the needs of this special group.

·        Provide information about complementary and alternative therapies available to enhance the quality and quantity of life. In her quest to beat her disease, Malony discovered a lot of therapies and methods that helped her maintain her upbeat and positive outlook on life. Knowledge of the different options available can be a strong source of guidance and comfort for a patient. Laughter Yoga, Dolphin Energy club, Mind training workshops, Ayurvedic and homeopathic remedies are just some of the options available. Click here to find out more.

·        Develop a volunteer base in British Columbia to carry forward the task of information dissemination about prevention and facilitating and providing help to run existing patient-focused programs and support groups.

·        Collaborate with the research institutions on furthering research on conventional and alternative therapies. Publications and the dissemination of materials can have a positive impact on the quality of life of persons living with cancer.

·        Organizing fundraising events and activities to support research initiatives in Canada and elsewhere under Canadian guidance.