17 year old cancer victim meets Pathan, Jayawardene
Press Trust of India New Delhi Arranged by Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, a 17-year-old girl named Lisa, who is suffering from Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), today met her favorite Delhi Daredevils cricketers, Irfan Pathan and captain Mahela Jayawardene.
Coming from a small village in Meerut, Lisha, who is studying in Class XII, has been suffering from Osteosarcoma for the past six months and is undergoing Chemo-Therapy at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj.
Meeting her favorite cricket players, was like a dream come true for Lisha. She spent good time with the players, discussing her hobbies and how she adores watching cricket.
According to a statement from the hospital, the players also presented her with cricket memorabilia.
Dr Harit Chaturvedi, Director, Surgical Oncology, Max Healthcare, said, "Surviving cancer and living with it is a fight in itself. We, at Max Healthcare, salute the courage and the fighting spirit of Lisha. It is necessary for a child with cancer to function in a normal environment, go to school and continue with daily activities.
"She deserves to celebrate life and what better way than to meet her favorite cricketers, Irfan Pathan and Mahela Jayawardene.