Young Cancer patients experience a different kind of love

Jain University Sri Lankan Alumni Charity (JUSLAC), comprising Sri Lankan alumni from Jain University, Bangalore, India, collaborated with CCC Line1333 on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024, to spread joy and love to the children at CCC House, a sanctuary for young cancer patients as well as male and female adult cancer patients.

The day overflowed with touching moments, all thanks to the generous donations and support received. Notably, tricycles were distributed, boosting mobility and further elevating the day’s happiness.

A heartfelt thank you is conveyed to everyone who was involved in making this event possible as the kindness and generosity demonstrated truly made a difference in the lives of these brave children. As they danced, sang songs, and enjoyed lunch, the joy that was reflected on their faces was priceless.

CCC House is a 188-bed cancer transit home for outpatients at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Maharagama. It’s a similar concept to the Ronald MacDonald Houses in Australia. The CCC House is the largest facility of its kind for children and their carers as well as adult outpatients with cancer in Sri Lanka. CCC House is completed and is fully operational with 188 beds occupied by cancer patients from all across the country.

CCC House, The Transit Home Project is a collaborative effort endorsed by the Ministry of Health and Nutrition and the Apeksha Hospital. The patients are directed to the CCC House by the Consultants of the Apeksha Hospital where close contact with the respective wards are kept and operated with a good understanding, providing the best service required by them.

Approximately 25 percent of the inpatients at National Cancer Institute in Maharagama are outpatients who cannot afford to live in outside accommodation, or travel long distances to and from their rural homes for treatment. This results in overcrowding which leaves some outpatients and carers with no option but to sleep on the floors of the corridors, or under beds. Treatment such as chemotherapy for cancer, weaken the immune system and hence sleeping on the floor puts these outpatients at far greater risk and reduces their chances to resist the cancer.

This transit home for cancer outpatients and their carers is situated inside the premises of the Cancer Institute and allows outpatients easy access to their treatment. CCC House provides a safe and comfortable environment to ensure outpatients have a fighting chance for a speedy recovery.

Children and carers have rooms with attached bathrooms, and adults’ dormitory style accommodation with shared facilities. Other facilities include, TV lounge, reading area, meals area, counselling room and play area for children.

The resident patients, visit the hospital for treatment, as per the guidelines provided to them by the Consulting Medical Officer of the respective wards and the due process is facilitated by the CCC House. A team of dedicated people serve at CCC House who will ensure that the residents are provided the best of comfort, both physical and mental, during their stay. All their needs are looked after, during their stay and the team reflect the values of the organization – Courage, Compassion and Commitment.

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