Thread by @cspramesh

This is an SOS. The #AssamFloods have wreaked havoc. The Cachar Cancer Centre in Silchar has faced enormous challenges in continuing with cancer care amidst very difficult situations. This thread is an entreaty to all of you to support them (donation link at end of the thread)1/n

There is a severe shortage of all supplies – food, water (yes, safe water is an essential commodity during floods), diesel, life-jackets, and many more. Repair and rehabilitation is urgently required. 2/n

The hospital and their dedicated staff are working overtime to ensure continuation of cancer care, while simultaneously caring for their patients and staff to ensure they are safe from the ravages of the flood. 3/n

Many parts of the hospital building are water-logged, and impossible to function in. 4/n

Wherever possible, the hospital ambulance wades through the water-logged areas to ferry staff and patients to and from the hospital 5/n

When this is not possible, the staff use makeshift boats to help patients reach the hospital from their homes. 6/n

Every possible area (including roads, parking spaces) is used to continue cancer care, including chemotherapy. 7/n

Outpatient clinics are being run under trees. 8/n

The Cachar Cancer Centre desperately needs our support at this time of need. Please help in any way you can. I can personally vouch on behalf of the Cachar Cancer Centre that every single rupee (or dollar or euro) will be used for patient care and flood relief. 9/n

For contributions from within India: cacharcancerhospital.org/donate-now/
For bank transfers: Name of the bank: State Bank of India
Branch name: New Silchar
Account number: 10390516728
MICR number: 788002003
IFSC Code: SBIN0005922
Account name: Cachar Cancer Hospital Society 10/n

For contributions from outside India: care4cure.org/donate/
Bank transfers: Bank name: State Bank of India
New Delhi Main Branch
Account no: 40186152442
SWIFT: SBININBB104
IFSC: SBIN0000691
Account name: FCRA SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Branch Code: 00691
Type of account: Savings
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If you make bank transfers, pls mention the exact amount, full name for the receipt (and tax exemption certificate) and email ID / address where you want these sent (PAN number reqd for donations from India) to [e-mail] (Cell no [phone]) 12/n

Please open up your hearts to support the Cachar Cancer Centre at this time of need. Grateful for all contributions, big or small, and for amplifying this (RT please) appeal in all your groups, friends and family. Thank you 🙏
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