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Donate to the Karachi Hospital
Your Sadaqah will continue to save lives for all the many years the Karachi hospital continues its critical work. Click below to find out more.
Feed a Cancer Patient
Your Sadaqah can provide food to a needy patient undergoing cancer treatment at Shaukat Khanum Hospitals. Click below to find out more.
Fund Hospital Equipment
Your Sadaqah can fund the medical equipment we need to treat patients. Click below to find out more.

Our Vision

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital was established in 1994. Since then, we’ve spent in excess of £307 million on providing free cancer care in Pakistan.

Imran Khan Cancer Appeal helps run the only cancer hospital in Pakistan, which offers free cancer treatment to patients who can’t afford it. Annually, at Shaukat Khanum Hospitals, we are able to provide free cancer treatment to 75% of our patients. Other patients, depending on their financial situation, are offered subsidised treatment.

Annually, We Provide Free Cancer Treatment to 75% of Our Patients

Last year…

  • 14,952 new cancer patients were registered at our hospitals
  • We performed 19,276 surgeries
  • We provided 69,698 chemotherapy treatments

At Imran Khan Cancer Appeal, the bulk of our spending goes into the cancer care services we provide. Patients who can’t afford treatment are offered support from the outset. We cover everything from the cost of medication and pathology to treatment and surgery.

Shaukat Khanum Hospital was established in 1994 by Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan. Click below to find out more about Shaukat Khanum Hospital.

ABOUT SHAUKAT KHANUM HOSPITAL

Why Donate to Imran Khan Cancer Appeal

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Find out why ICU care demands a specialised kind of nursing

ICU Nurse, Asif: “Here, we tell patients whatever the reality of their case is. While being a critical care patient does not always mean the worst, we also never give fake hope.”

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Find out why Play Therapy is Vital to Cancer Care

Play Therapist, Bushra: “The basic idea of play therapy is to keep children psychologically stable as they go through prolonged cancer treatment.”

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URGENT APPEALS
  • Feed a Cancer Patient

    A small Sadaqah of £5 provides two hospital meals for a day. Can you share your food by giving £5 for every meal you have in a month? Most patients who qualify for free cancer care at Shaukat Khanum Hospital are undernourished, even before they begin cancer treatment.

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  • Build Shaukat Khanum Karachi

    Free cancer care in Pakistan is possible. We’ve seen it in action for over two decades across two cancer hospitals in Lahore and Peshawar. Now we’re bringing free cancer care to Karachi. Will you help us make history again in Pakistan?

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  • Support Shaukat Khanum Lahore

    In Lahore, we need your help to expand our capacity and buy essential equipment and resources. But the rising incidence of cancer around the world is also affecting Pakistan’s poorest. Can you help us meet demand so that no patient gets turned away from Shaukat Khanum Hospital?

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  • Treat a Patient with Your Zakat

    With your Zakat, one person facing a fatal disease in Pakistan can now get the help they need. By sponsoring the full or partial treatment of a poor patient, you can ensure they receive the best cancer care available in Pakistan.

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Latest News

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Imran Khan Cancer Appeal’s Pakistan Challenge, this summer, was full of surprises, and one of them was running into Simon Emmerson.
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YR | News Child | Master | 2023
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal’s Pakistan Challenge, this summer, was full of surprises, and one of them was running into Simon Emmerson.
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The Meaning of Muharram
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Meet our Supporters: the late Parveen Sheikh
P.A.C.E was launched in 2002, by Parveen Sheikh, who was undergoing cancer treatment at the time. It was her way of giving back...
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Maximise your last 10 days; be like Muhammad (ﷺ)
The effort we make during the last ten days of Ramadan, can have a profound impact on us. We may feel drained, don’t let that stop you!
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The History of SKMCH
Let's take a moment to remember how, together, we have been able to transform a personal tragedy into a national success story.
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Easy Upgrades for Your Sadaqah
Giving Sadaqah during Ramadan is a wonderful way to show our devotion and generosity. Help make a difference.
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The Spiritual Dimension of Zakat
Zakat is a form of worship with benefits that have both outward and inward dimensions. Do you know the spiritual benefits of Zakat?
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Demand Equality Through Zakat
To end poverty, we must tackle inequality. This Ramadan, we’re campaigning for the right of the poor through Zakat. Will you join us?
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Meet our Supporters: Mabeen Ali
Our lucky draw winner, Mabeen Ali had the opportunity to visit our Lahore hospital for a second time. Again, she was blown away...
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Meet Our Supporters: Dr Masood Manzoor
‘I know how hard it is for the poor people of Pakistan to manage day-by-day life, let alone afford any treatment for cancer.’
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Meet Our Supporters: Tasneem Habib
Our long-time volunteer and super fundraiser, Tasneem Habib is doing it again! This time she’s taking on her toughest challenge ever.
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Meet Our Patients: Laiba
Laiba is one of the thousands of children fighting cancer with the help of your Zakat. Read about her story here...
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Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust: 2022 Annual Report
In 2022, we spent £40m of your Zakat on providing direct patient care for 75% of our poorest patients. Our latest Feedback Report reveals all...
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Meet Our Patients: Essa
At only age four, Essa is battling Precursor T-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. He is one of thousands fighting cancer with the help of your Zakat.
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Meet Our Patients: Aqib
Little Aqib is battling Leukaemia. The estimated cost of his treatment is £10,000. Can you give him a hand this Ramadan?
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Meet Our Patients: Hania
At the tender age of 4, Hania has been battling Ewing's Sarcoma. She is one of the thousands of children fighting cancer.
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Meet Our Patients: Ahsan
At age 13, Ahsan is battling Soft Tissue Sarcoma and staying strong for his entire family. He is fighting cancer with the help of your Zakat.
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Meet Our Patients: Marwa
Marwa is a 10-year-old girl from Kohat in Peshawar, Pakistan. In 2021, she was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a type of bone and soft-tissue cancer.
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Meet Our Supporters: Amreen Rehman
‘It was the first time stepping out of my comfort zone since the passing of my Dad so that in itself, was the biggest challenge for me.’
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Meet Our Staff: Asim, ICU Nurse
Asim is an ICU nurse at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in Lahore. He tells us why ICU demands a specialised kind of nursing.
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Meet Our Staff: Bushra, Play Therapist
Why is play therapy vital to cancer care? Find out from Bushra, who works with child patients at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital.
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Meet our Supporters: Dr Hina Wahid
Dr Hina Wahid is one of our long-time supporters. On 11 September 2022, she cycled from London to Brighton to raise funds for cancer patients.
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Meet Our Patients: Saba
When Saba was three, her mother noticed a glassy reflection in her eye one night while telling her daughter a bedtime story.
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Meet our Supporters: Memoona and Nikky
Our die-hard participants Memoona and Nikky, took every curve ball that this trek threw at them in their stride. We caught up with Memoona and Nikky.
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The Best 10 days of the Year: Dhul Hijjah 2023
Can’t make it to Hajj this year? Don’t despair! The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, are considered the best ten days of the year.
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Meet Our Supporters: Simon Emmerson
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal’s Pakistan Challenge, this summer, was full of surprises, and one of them was running into Simon Emmerson.
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A Hospital Schooling programme for Child Patients
At Shaukat Khanum hospitals, we take extra care with our child patients, because battling cancer is no easy feat, even for adults.
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Meet Our Supporters: Saba
The 2022 Pakistan Challenge was life-changing for our participants as well as the patients who are receiving free cancer treatment as a result.
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Give Our Children Social Justice Through Zakat
Over two decades ago, Imran Khan envisioned equality in healthcare for Pakistanis. And he changed the way thousands give their Zakat.
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Meet Our Patients: Safi
Safi Ullah was just three-years-old when he was diagnosed with cancer. Safi’s family feared the little boy wouldn’t survive the intensive treatment.
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Fighting Cancer with Children’s Games
At Shaukat Khanum Hospitals, our staff know that half the battle with cancer is psychological. That’s why we go out of our way to boost patient morale.
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JCI Gold standard and Enterprise Accreditation
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital is the second organisation in the world to receive system-wide JCI Enterprise Accreditation.
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Imran Khan’s New Year Address
Did you know that Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital is the second organisation in the world to receive system-wide JCI Enterprise Accreditation?
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Giving Our Patients a Better Chance with Radiosurgery
Your donations allowed us to acquire a True Beam linear accelerator with radiosurgery capability, at our Lahore hospital. Read more...
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Positive Ramadan reminders in a post-pandemic world
This Ramadan, we have so much to be grateful for. Two years into a global pandemic, here’s what we’ve learned.
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Lung Cancer 101
Don’t smoke? That’s great – for you and your loved ones. But you should still know about lung cancer because smoking isn’t the only thing that causes it.
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Shaukat Khanum Hospital Specialists on Cancers Caused by Tobacco Use in Pakistan
Unless action is taken, smoking will kill over a billion people in the 21st century. And 80% of these deaths will occur in countries like Pakistan.
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Shaukat Khanum Hospital Specialists on Lung Cancer
Did you know that smoking shisha or chewing tobacco is just as harmful as smoking cigarettes? We spoke to Dr Butt to find out more.
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Winning for Pakistan – Imran Khan’s Journey in his own words
Imran Khan has always been winning for Pakistan. But how did a world-famous cricket star make his vision of a cancer hospital a reality?
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Meet our Supporters: Mehmoon Awan
Mehmoon Awan participated in Imran Khan Cancer Appeal’s Pakistan 2022 Challenge, one of the toughest in recent years because of the floods.
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The Story of Qurbani
This is a story that takes place long before Islam, with the Prophets Ibrahim (AS) and his son Ismail (AS). It is a story about the strength of faith...
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Is Your Qurbani Sunnah Compliant?
With Eid ul-Adha just around the corner, it’s great to have choices but can they really deliver without risking the validity of your sacrifice?
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10 things to consider when leaving a gift in your Will
Legacy giving is a wonderful thing. Here are 10 things to consider when leaving a gift in your Will. Find out more about different funding projects...
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Shaukat Khanum Hospital Specialists on Breast Cancer
What are some of the common misconceptions about breast cancer? What are the non-modifiable risk factors? Find out more...
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Breast Cancer 101
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, do better for yourself and the women in your life. Find out about the potential causes of breast cancer, and say, “no”.
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Put yourself first this Breast Cancer Awareness month
This October, we’re tackling the awkward silence around breast cancer. Join us by organising a special day for yourself and your favourite ladies.
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Meet our Supporters: Colchester Royal Grammar School
The Colchester Royal Grammar School held a cultural day to raise funds for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal this September.
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Why making a will can be a positive emotional experience
Making a will isn’t just a way to reflect on death, it’s also one of the best ways of preparing for it. We can give you guidance on preparing your will.
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Meet our Patients: Anam
At age 24, Anam holds a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology, but beating cancer is her biggest achievement.
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Shaukat Khanum Specialists on Childhood Cancer
For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, we spoke to Dr Sadia Javed Khan, consultant Paediatric Oncologist.
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Meet Our Supporters: Tariq Qadeer
Tariq Qadeer, from Leeds, is a man of the great outdoors and has been a volunteer and supporter of Imran Khan Cancer Appeal for over a decade.
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2022 Qurbani Feedback
We closed Eid ul-Adha 2022 with a total of 42,779 Qurbani orders. The Qurbani you offered allowed us to feed over 82,000 families.
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Our interview with Luke Grenfell
Luke Grenfell visited Shaukat Khanum Hospital, on the Pakistan leg of his Bristol to Beijing cycle in 2021. Here is what he had to say.
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Meet our Patients: Rizwana
When Rizwana was diagnosed with cancer, her first thought was for her children. Because she believed it was only a matter of time for the disease to win.
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Bristol to Bejing
Meet Luke Grenfell. Despite being diagnosed with cancer himself, Luke is cycling from Bristol to Beijing to raise funds for cancer charities.
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Lucky Draw Winner: Naveed Shaikh
Meet Navid Shaikh, our Lucky Draw winner for 2021. Naveed wrote to us about his visit to Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore.
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One Meal at a Time
Treating cancer is not cheap. And treatment does not include the cost of food, so this is where your small act of kindness comes in.
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The Conditions of Qurbani (FAQS)
Ignoring the conditions of Qurbani can make your sacrifice void. Here, we answer questions about which conditions your Qurbani must adhere to.
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2021 Qurbani Feedback
We closed Eid ul-Adha 2021 with a total of 41,200 Qurbani orders. UK supporters alone, helped create a record-breaking year of community impact.
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Meet our Patients: Ahmad
In 2017, Ahmad was diagnosed with cancer, and had to undergo treatment at Shaukat Khanum Hospital, in Lahore.
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Leaving a legacy in Islam
Leaving a legacy to benefit others is a Muslim tradition which has enriched our history. But it’s rapidly dying out. Will you join us to revive it?
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Holding Fast to Zakat Rules
In the 90s, you trusted Imran Khan with your Zakat, when he believed it would make free cancer care in Pakistan a reality. We’ve honoured that trust.
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Laylatul Qadr
Based on the hadiths, the popular belief is that Laylatul Qadr falls on the 27th night of the month of Ramadan.
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13 Reasons to Do These 13 Things this Ramadan!
Are you ready to return your heart to Allah (SWT) and His Prophet (ﷺ) this Ramadan? Then set yourself an ambitious target!
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Meet Our Patients: Iqra
Iqra lost her right leg, but your Zakat saved her life. It covered the full cost of her treatment, saving her father from debt.
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Embrace Prophetic Health
All Muslims who fast for Allah (SWT) know first-hand its spiritual benefits. But fasting also has amazing health benefits...
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Close the Care Gap
Where you live shouldn’t determine if you live. Our ‘Close the Care Gap’ campaign for World Cancer Day 2022, aimed to raise awareness of inequality.
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Meet Our Supporters: AMI’s Dragons
Muhammed Mehboob Ahmed’s family set up a legacy for him after he passed away from cancer this year. Read their story here.
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Meet our Patients: Marriam Rehman
Marriam Rehman was six months pregnant with her second child when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Childhood Cancer 101
Knowing more about childhood cancer and its potential causes can help us better protect our children. Learn the facts today...
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The Health Benefits of Fasting
Our bodies go through some incredible transformations in the month of Ramadan. Here is what happens to our bodies when fasting...
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Team Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Supporters Conquers Ben Nevis
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal concluded its Three Peaks Challenge for 2016, with the tallest peak in the British Isles.
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Meet our Nurses: Ammara
Ammara’s job is no less important than that of nurses who administer treatment. The care she provides is about giving ease...
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In Memory of Maha
‘The loss of Maha has strengthened our connection with Allah (swt) and inspired us to raise money to help others in need, especially children.’
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Meet our Supporters: Halima Nawaz on her Scafell Pike Climb
Halima Nawaz writes about her unforgettable Scafell Pike Climb with team Imran Khan Cancer Appeal. To help save the lives of those less fortunate.
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Meet our Supporters: Sobia Ahmad, Saima Khan and Junaid Khan
Sobia Ahmad, Saima Khan and Junaid Khan hosted a sell-out charity event at London’s Mumtaz restaurant.
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Say ‘No’ to EDCs
Many synthetic chemicals have been linked to health problems, but have you heard of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)?
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Join us in the Fight for our Children
This September, for Childhood Cancer Awareness month, we’re remembering a boy with unbreakable spirit.
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Meet Our Patients: Osama Shahzad
Osama Shahzad was one of the many children who grew up battling cancer at Shaukat Khanum Hospital. His story of sacrifice is a miraculous one. Here is Osama’s story, in his own words.
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Meet Our Patients: Waqar Ahmed
For his parents, Waqar’s cancer diagnosis in 2011, felt like a death sentence for their only son.
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Meet Imran Khan Cancer Appeal’s 2018 Prize Draw Winners, Wajiha Rafiq and Syma Shah
Wajiha and Syma were one of three ladies to win the Imran Khan Cancer Appeal prize draw earlier this year. Having recently returned from their all-expenses paid five-day trip to Pakistan, the ladies were keen to share their experiences and valuable insight with us.
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A Father’s Fight for His Son’s Life
When Waleed fell ill at age six, it was the beginning of a devastating time for his whole family.
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Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere
We’ve dedicated March to raising awareness for World Kidney Day, drawing attention to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Kidney Cancer, which claim the lives of 2.4 million yearly.
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British Muslim Heritage Centre Join Hands With Imran Khan Cancer Appeal
We’re proud to announce that Imran Khan Cancer Appeal has joined hands with the British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC), in an effort to help underprivileged cancer patients at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital.
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Meet Our Staff: Shafiq Rafiq
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal's ‘Volunteer and Events Coordinator’ Shafiq Rafiq, visited Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in Lahore last week. He had a lot of valuable insight to share.
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Meet Our Supporters: Asif Saghir
Everest Base Camp team member Asif Saghir who hails from Manchester, got back to us on his experience with regards to the climb.
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Meet Our Supporters: Halima Nawaz
Halima Nawaz has been fundraising for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal ever since she can remember. She’s been there with us every step of the way.
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Meet Our Supporters: Siddiq Khan
Siddiq is a British Pakistani personal trainer cum Occupational Therapist who’s currently braving Everest Base Camp with Team Imran Khan Cancer Appeal.
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In the News: Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Volunteer Tasneem Habib
Everest Base Camp Challenger, Tasneem Habib was in the Redditch Standard prior to her incredible adventure through the Himalayas.
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Team Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Reach Everest Base Camp
On the 14th of October, Team Imran Khan Cancer Appeal rose hours before the sun at the tiny Nepalese village of Luboche, for the final push to Everest Base Camp.
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Meet Our Supporters: Munawar Ahmad
Munawar is a British Pakistani living in Inverness. “I’ve been a long-time donor and supporter of the charity. This is the first time I will be fundraising for cancer patients in a marathon, so Imran Khan Cancer Appeal was a natural choice.”
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Meet Our Supporters: Dr Sana
Dr. Sana from Belfast will be running the Belfast Half Marathon for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal this coming Sunday. Read more about her efforts.
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Meet our Supporters: Tariq Parvez
Meet Tariq Parvez, an expeditionist who’s done it all! From braving K2, to conquering the highest peaks in the UK.
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Next Stop Everest Base Camp
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal volunteers have been raising the bar one charity challenge at a time this year with each challenge more daring than the last.
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Meet Our Supporters: Mohammed Shah
Meet Mohammed Shah, a British Pakistani living in Manchester with a passion for running. We caught up with Shah, on his fundraising efforts.
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Meet Our Supporters: Roaah Tariq, Student Ambassador for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal
21 year-old Roaah Tariq is our new Student Ambassador for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal at Aston University, Birmingham.
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Meet Imran Khan Cancer Appeal’s Grand Prize Draw Winner, Syma
Syma works as a hairdresser and beautician. “It's inspiring because I have been an Imran Khan Cancer Appeal supporter since day one,” she says.
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Meet Imran Khan Cancer Appeal’s 2017 Prize Draw Winner, Javaid Iqbal
On December 16 2017, following a long journey from London to Islamabad, Javaid Iqbal arrived at the PTI Secretariat for the meeting of a lifetime.
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Tasneem Habib sky dives for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal
At Imran Khan Cancer Appeal, we’ve elected Tasneem Habib as our very own Wonder Woman. And now she jumped out of a plane.
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Imran Khan Cancer Appeal at the Manchester Mega Mela
Representing Imran Khan Cancer Appeal at the mela was our veteran volunteer, Mr. Pakistan. He and our team of volunteers helped raise funds.
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Meet Our Supporters: Zubiya Jafri
“My grandfather was diagnosed with cancer, and that’s why I feel it is my duty to support people with cancer.”
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What do Yuvraj Singh and Talha Butt have in common?
In 2011, 15-year old Talha Butt was diagnosed with the same form of cancer in the same location as the star cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
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Meet Our Staff: Jennifer, ICU Head Nurse
"Sometimes I have to hold myself back from crying," Jennifer says, “because if you break down, you will break down a patient’s hope."
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What is Prostate Cancer?
75% of men over the age of 65 are diagnosed with Prostate cancer. In recent years, the incidence has increased in younger age groups. Find out more.
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Spirit in the Soul: Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital and Challenging Myths
Our donors, supporters and volunteers across Pakistan and the world, proved that 20 years down the line, we are still ready to do what it takes.
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Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital receives 2015 Patient-Centric Imaging Award
After two decades of providing free cancer care in Pakistan, Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital received the 2015 Patient-Centric Imaging Award.
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Meet Our Supporters: Haris Sohail
On July 8th 2016, our patients were paid a visit by none other than Haris Sohail. The star cricketer spent time at the children’s cancer ward.
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Meet our Supporters: Imran Mughal
Imran Mughal cycled the length of Route 66, for cancer patients in Pakistan. He completed 3,200 miles in just 46 days, and raised over £4,800.
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Meet Our Patients: Abdul Ahad
8 year old Abdul Ahad is fighting Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma –a cancer characterised by the formation of abnormal white blood cells.
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Fighting cancer costs. In a country where 65 million people live below the poverty line, most cancer patients in Pakistan neither have the means nor the support system to give them a fighting chance. Can you help?

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