ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009

Executive summary
Ganga Prem Hospice has entered a new phase of development in 2009 as the hospice has now acquired one acre of picturesque land by the river Ganga in Rishikesh, on which the hospice construction is expected to start by the end of the year.

The Ganga Prem Hospice Annual Report 2008-9 sums up the year’s service in Rishikesh, where a total of 309 patients were treated and nursed by the team of doctors and volunteers. The fact that most of these patients come from an under-privileged background saw the hospice sponsoring the treatment and medical tests of some of these patients. Nineteen cancer patients were terminally-ill and nine of these have been given home care services by the hospice.

In the past year, Ganga Prem Hospice also widened its outreach network by organizing cancer awareness events in Delhi and Rishikesh on the occasions of World Hospice Day and World Cancer Day. This has given terminal cancer news some much-needed coverage in the media and has knitted together a network of dedicated volunteers for the hospice.

Thoughts from Rishikesh
“These medicines are so costly that it is beyond any ordinary family’s financial means to buy them but the hospice is taking care of the expenses.” Anil Rana (son of a patient receiving help from the GPH Home Care Programme)

“The most likeable feature of this clinic is that it is being run free of charge. This is really a great humanitarian service to all cancer patients. The other feature that needs mention is the sweet and gentle behaviour of the staff….’ Virendra Kumar Datta (patient at the GPH cancer clinic)

"My association with Ganga Prem Hospice is very special. The vision and concept of Ganga Prem Hospice has a great influence on me, changing my perspective of life.’ Anuj Gupta (volunteer worker)

“As a donor I can think of no better cause to help than that of providing loving care to those in the last moments of life.” Peggy Baldwin ( donor)

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ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008

Executive summary
The year 2007-2008 has seen tremendous progress for the Ganga Prem Hospice. In September 2007 Ganga Prem Hospice started a monthly cancer clinic in Rishikesh. In connection with the clinic, three more services-the Home Care Programme, the Support a Cancer Patient Scheme and the Bereavement Support Service- were started in January 2008. During the last eight months more than 200 patients have benefited from these services.
Financially it has not been such a successful year but a number of new volunteers have joined in the fund raising efforts and interest in the project has grown both on the national and international levels. Search for affordable land by the Ganga continued through out the year.

Thoughts from Rishikesh:
“I don’t know what we would have done if you hadn’t helped us…..”
A beneficiary’s son

“It made our mother feel happy and grateful that we were not alone and also that she had medical attention and care to the very end…..” A late patient’s son

“I wish I was rich so that I could help these people more….” Sarojini Murthy

“The work itself is satisfying and enriching…….” Bibi Hamel

“A good work is good for everyone………the people of Rishikesh very much appreciate this new facility…..” Mr Ghai


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