Our Impact
SDM started fundraising in 1985, and raised enough money to help two patients. Since then, SDM has distributed over $700,000 to over 5,000 patients
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What does your donation provide?
$100
A $100 donation can cover transportation costs for the patients to/from treatments
*The average cost of chemotherapy sessions across India varies based on the type of cancer being treated
$200
A $200 donation can support food for a family of four for 3-4 months
$1,000
A $1000 donation can cover 2-4 chemotherapy sessions*
India's Health Challenges
Cancer incidence rates are rising at an alarming rate in India and are expected to rise by 12% in the next 5 years
Most common cancer incidents in India are lip/oral and breast.​
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Families face severe financial hardships from the high costs of cancer treatment.
Kerala records the country’s highest out-of-pocket expenditure, averaging Rs 7,889 per person annually.