Lucknow: The evening was not merely a cultural gathering or a glittering celebration—it was a heartfelt tribute of reverence to the indomitable spirit of Cancer Warriors and Survivors. What unfolded was a moving confluence of resilience, compassion and collective responsibility, capturing the true soul of the occasion.
At the heart of this inspiring initiative stands the visionary founder, Sunil Mishra, who travelled specially from Delhi to grace the event. His gracious presence and unwavering belief infused fresh energy into the LCWW family. It was his faith and encouragement that gave wings to this symbolic “flight” of hope.
The seamless execution and grand scale of the programme were made possible under the dynamic leadership of Rajeev Saxena. His meticulous planning has etched this event in golden letters in LCWW’s journey. Senior Admin Shoaib Qureshi’s constant guidance remained a guiding torch, steering the team from excellence to distinction.
Adding dignity and grace to the evening were Chief Guest Dr. Lokendra Gupta and esteemed guests Dr. Padam Dixit, celebrated vocalist Monica Sai, Shailendra Singh, Sunil Satyavakta and Rajeev Srivastava. Their presence elevated the gathering into a memorable cultural milestone.
The event also shone brighter with the elegant presence of special guests . Neema Pant, Dr. Pallavi Tiwari, Nimisha Sonkar and Pratima Sonkar, who exemplified grace and strength.
The stage was masterfully anchored by Dr. Vishwas Verma and Naveen Kohli with poise and refinement, while Trupti Pandey’s velvety voice lent the proceedings a captivating charm.
Applause resonated for the shining winners who won hearts with their performances:
Singles: Anju Yadav (Winner), Pooja Tandon (First Runner-Up), Rachna Mishra (Second Runner-Up).
Couples: Sadhana Srivastava and Jyoti Prakash Srivastava.
Yet beyond trophies and titles, every participant who stepped onto the stage embodied dignity and courage. In truth, everyone present was a winner.
A special acknowledgment goes to the dedicated members and supporters—including Naveen Kohli, Rekha Kohli, Tulika Johri, Mamta Asthana, Rajeev Saxena, Chhaya Saxena, Vinu Chadha, Daya Joshi, Rinki Singh, Geeta Gupta, Amritpal Singh, Maninder Kaur, Nidhi Nigam, Shilpi Saxena, Ashish Saxena, Dr. Kusum and Jaswinder Kaur—whose commitment and time were the foundation of this noble cause.
Above all, the true inspiration of the evening—the Cancer Warriors and Survivors, including Salman Beg, Sudhir Kumar Srivastava, Mridula Pandey and Ankita Gupta—reminded everyone that courage is another name for life itself.
Heartfelt thanks are also due to Kailash Kumar Srivastava, Neerja Shukla, Vinod Srivastava, Deepak Bhatia, Chitra Venkataramanan, Nagendra Bahadur Singh Chauhan, Anil Shukla Jr., and Aditya Shukla ‘Banjara’, whose quiet yet steadfast support formed the steel backbone of this initiative.
Team LCWW deserves immense appreciation. They proved that when intentions are rooted in service, leadership is sincere and teamwork is loyal, every effort transforms into a movement.
This was not just an event.
It was belief taking flight.
It was courage finding a voice.
It was truly—an Udaan of Hope.
