May 8, 2026
On October 17th, the H T Parekh Foundation, in partnership with St. Judes India inaugurated five residential centres in Navi Mumbai.
The five new centres—including two dedicated exclusively to bone marrow transplant patients—will provide a free, safe and hygienic accommodation for 130 families each year.
The Foundation’s commitment to patient well-being also includes other infrastructure at the ACTREC site. H T Parekh Foundation has also funded the installation of three new elevators to improve accessibility, a sustainable waste management system, including composting units and part of the green cover area of the building. These efforts reinforce a shared mission to provide comprehensive, long-term solutions that enhance the dignity and comfort of every family member.
“Our association with St Judes started over a decade ago, for the operations of their centres across Indian cities; we then supported a centre at their facility at Cotton Green (Mumbai), and are now privileged to stand with them as they inaugurate their largest facility in Kharghar. With pediatric cancer on the rise and limited tertiary care facilities, we firmly believe India needs many more St. Judes models replicated across India, that will provide the necessary care, nutrition and hygiene in a safe space for children and their families during their intensive treatment in large cities like Mumbai,” said Ziaa Lalkaka, Executive Director & CEO, H T Parekh Foundation.
