Daily Times

LAHORE: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre and Stylo Shoes organized an event on the hospital grounds in Lahore to create a ‘Chand Raat’ environment for paediatric cancer patients being treated at the hospital. The evening was filled with laugher and joy as young patients were seen enjoying themselves. There was a wide range of fun activities planned for them. Each patient was given vouchers for free food, bangles, and shoes.

Close to the entrance of the arena there were stalls of live burger stations, cotton candy, and popcorn. On the other side, there were stalls of free bangles and face-painting. There was a gaming lounge for older children. Children between the ages of one and ten spent their time enjoying themselves in the jumping castle and rides that included a very popular train. The Rafi Peer magic and puppet show also grabbed children’s attention and provided good entertainment. The highlight of the event was a mock shoe store that was set up just like an actual Stylo shop where patients could try and choose shoes of their choice. The whole event was very well-organized and patients were seen standing in a queue outside the shop until their turn came.

On the occasion, patients and their attendants expressed their happiness and said that, these moments will be memorable for us, because of which, we forgot our pain and misery for a while. The patients from other cities specially thanked Shaukat Khanum Hospital and Stylo Shoes for arranging a beautiful night to provide them an opportunity to celebrate Eid away from home. Shaukat Khanum Hospital and Stylo truly gave these patients a very memorable Chand Raat this year.

Published in Daily Times, June 25th, 2017.