To help bring smiles to the faces of these children who have been undergoing painful treatment and to make them feel special, celebrations were held in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune.
In Mumbai, the Sion Hospital auditorium came alive with gleaming eyes and sunshine smiles as these children rejoiced dancing, singing, playing games and collecting their granted wishes.
Karan Anand, Head, Relationships, Cox & Kings, said, "We are committed to help bring positivity and joy into the lives of many children every year. Today, as the nation celebrates Children's Day, this is our effort to reduce the pains and struggles of children with life-threatening illnesses and fill them with happiness and enjoyment to make them feel better."
Different wishes, including bicycles, TV, remote controlled cars, mobiles and laptops, among others, were distributed to children across the nation.