ProBono Magazine- Issue 3 'Heart & Hope'

PROBONO MAGAZINE X STARGAZER LILY CANCER FOUNDATION

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Editor’s note...

Dear Readers, Welcome to this issue of ProBono Magazine! Whether you’re a regular or this is your first time here, we’re so grateful to have you with us.

Breast cancer is something that touches so many lives, whether it’s your own journey, someone close to you, or just a cause that speaks to your heart. This issue, created in partnership with the incredible Stargazer Lily Cancer Foundation, is all about creating a space of support and strength for everyone impacted: patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates.

The Stargazer Lily Cancer Foundation has been doing some amazing work, especially in rural India, raising awareness, providing life-saving screenings, and making treatment more accessible. Their dedication is inspiring, and it’s reflected in the stories and insights we’re sharing with you in this issue.

To everyone who’s navigating a breast cancer diagnosis: You are not alone. Your strength and courage inspire us every day.

To all the friends, family, and allies supporting this fight: Thank you for being there, showing love, and keeping the hope alive.

Together, with the foundation’s incredible efforts and this community, we remind each other that, even in the hardest moments, there’s always hope.

We hope the stories and features in this issue give you some comfort, inspiration, and a little more hope. Thanks for being a part of this journey with us. Stay strong, stay hopeful, and always take care of yourselves and each other.

With gratitude, Editor-in-Chiefs & Founders ProBono Magazine Avyackta

Aarushi Singeetham

Contents To Be a Phoenix

by Tansi

Artwork

by Aditri

Crazy Cocktails, Telegram, ProBono News

by Avyackta

Resilience: From one messed up human to another

by Dhanushka

The Promise of Tomorrow

by Aarushi

Milestones in Breast Cancer Research and Improvements

by Nakul Nahta

Credits and Additional

B B yy T T aa nn ss ii tt oo bb ee aa

Phoenix

Everything is covered in tones and shades of white There’s nothing in your mind but troubles It’s ironic how your head hurts from the light It feels weird how you were once so happy There’s reality knocking on your door, urging you to lose And fear sits down by the bed, holding your hand Your mind keeps driving you back to your blues To those old, bright pictures on your phone To the sting of the empty space around you And the prospect of major change becoming a brand Life is so different now Darker, much darker With huge changes that scare thou And the future becoming less starker But this isn’t the end No matter how hard it is How much it hurts This will never be your end Think of all the times you’ve felt loved All the times you’ve seen the colourful flowers being sold at night markets All of the times you’ve broken biscuits in streets for doves All of the children screaming as they run home from school All of the times you’ve eaten bad street food with your loved ones All of the times you’ve felt so proud of yourself All of the times you surprised yourself with how awesome you are All of the times you felt blessed to be who you are, to have what you have All of the tiny moments that linger in your mind like scenes from a movie All of the moments that make you, you Never forget you

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For life is ever-changing Your body is ever-changing Your experiences will be ever-changing But there’s always a flower growing after a long storm (You are that flower) Life is like a new and shiny canvas Painted with inks of darkness and blue With so many mistakes and changes that will overwhelm thou But just as many possibilities and people pushing you towards the light There are so many things you need to do, relations you need to fix But you are a warrior who has fought for so long Has been brave for so long Has once been happy, healthy, and smart You might feel as though this is your rock bottom, the end But remember dear reader, there is so much you still have to defend Because darling, for you to feel this sad, you must have once felt so happy You will find that feeling again, and it will be beautiful.

ARTWORK BY ADITRI

This piece depicts a pair of hands tenderly cradling the pink breast cancer ribbon, which floats gracefully with delicate white wings. The ribbon, a universal symbol of hope and solidarity, is imbued with a sense of serenity and strength. The wings suggest freedom, healing, and the resilience of those affected by breast cancer, conveying a message of support, compassion, and the enduring spirit of those who fight and overcome. The piece beautifully captures both the emotional and symbolic journey of healing and unity.

Crazy Cocktails Ingredients: ½ cup of hope (preferably organic) 1 oz. of frozen berries (any fruit you can’t pronounce for extra flair) ¼ cup of turmeric powder (the spice of life) A dash of kale (or one whole leaf if you feel adventurous) 3 cups of oat milk (to feel fancy) 1 sprinkle of crushed-up antinausea pills (optional garnish) Positive vibes (as much as you can muster)

Congratulations!

If you're reading this, you’re officially a badass. Fighting cancer isn't for the faint of heart, and you deserve a drink—minus the alcohol (doctor's orders). So instead, here’s a recipe for a deliciously questionable chemofriendly concoction that’s as vibrant as your spirit and just as unpredictable.

STEP 1: Grab a blender. Toss in the berries, turmeric, and kale like a culinary rebel. Feel free to shout, “For science!” as you add each ingredient.

Blend on high until you hear that RRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrRRRRRRRRrrrr RRrRrRrrrrrRrRrRrr sound that convinces you it’s all mixed—whether it is or not.

STEP 2: Pour your concoction into a funky looking glass (or just a hospital-issue Styrofoam cup; we won’t judge). For an aesthetic touch, smear a bit of the smoothie on the edge like it’s fine dining.

Crazy Cocktails Ingredients: 1 cup of “I can’t believe I’m still doing this” energy ½ cup of spinach (for the health nerd in you) 1 oz. of peanut butter (it’s the comfort food we all deserve) ½ cup of Greek yogurt (because you’re fancy like that) 2 tbsp of honey (or a sprinkle of pure optimism) 3 oz of coconut water (hydration is life) A handful of ice (just to chill out)

STEP 3: Pour the slop into the most questionable cup you can find. It could be a plastic cup, a mug, or, if you're feeling crazy, a hospital bedpan. We don't judge.

!IMPORTANT! Side effects may include: accidentally thinking you’re a genius, pretending you’re in a cooking show, and questioning why you didn’t just eat a cookie instead.

BUT! Enjoy your shake, genius. You earned it.

STEP 1: Shove everything into the blender. Just toss it in. Don’t overthink it. Spinach, peanut butter, yogurt, honey, coconut water—boom, it’s all in. Add ice, like a lot of ice, because who even knows how much? Just do it.

STEP 2: Hit the blend button. The blender should make an angry noise like a small robot having a tantrum. If you don’t hear RRRRrrrrrrrrRRRR, you’re doing it wrong. Just press harder.

STEP 4: Take a sip. Pretend like it’s the best thing you’ve ever tasted, even if it’s not. Make an "Mmm!" sound like you’re at a five-star restaurant.

TELEGRAM No.__________ Time Sent:__________ To: All warriors Subject: Operational Update from the Frontlines of Resilience This is a classified dispatch from the Coalition of Unstoppable Humans (CUH). Our mission? To conquer one day at a time armed with courage, snacks, and the occasional sarcastic comment.

Recent Developments: The Nap Approval Board has officially lifted all restrictions on mid-day snoozes.

Permission to rest is granted—no justification needed.

Reports confirm that laughter remains a tactical advantage. Recommended deployment: awkward nurse jokes, sitcom reruns, or YouTube fails.

The Chocolate Stockpile Task Force is working around the clock to ensure supplies remain steady. In case of shortages, hoarding is encouraged.

Strategic Advisory: Enemies Identified: Guilt, unsolicited advice, and that one overly optimistic relative. Recommended action: roll eyes, carry on.

Allies Identified: Warm blankets, supportive humans, and snacks that mysteriously disappear when no one’s looking.

Battle Tactic: When overwhelmed, go rogue—step outside, breathe deeply, and remind yourself that pajamas are always an acceptable uniform.

Urgent Reminder: The Comparison Police have issued a cease-and-desist order for any self-doubt or comparing journeys. Everyone’s battle plan looks different, and yours is working exactly as it should.

Thank you for your continued service to the mission of being extraordinary. As always, CUH Headquarters is standing by with reinforcements: memes, hugs (virtual or otherwise), and unwavering support.

Signed, Chief Strategist, Coalition of Unstoppable Humans

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Alright, let’s cut to the chase. I’m not here to throw some cheesy inspirational lines your way because, let’s be real—who even reads that stuff and suddenly feels like conquering the world? Not me, and probably not you either. Life isn’t some Bollywood movie where the hero gets punched in the face, only to stand up with a dramatic background score and a flawless comeback. And trust me, this is no “Karan Johar family drama” with everyone hugging at the end. So, if you’re expecting that, bhai, yeh sab chhodo, Netflix ka subscription le lo. Let’s just talk, human to human—no "pichle janam ka badla" stuff here.

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Life can be tough sometimes. Not, like having a day but more like a punch-you-in-the-gut unexpectedly... You know that sensation when everything seems too heavy and too loud and too much to handle all at once... It's like being trapped in quicksand where the harder you struggle to get out the further you seem to sink...

Yeah... I've definitely been through that before.

Let me share a story with you about a night. Resilience is often portrayed as a One, among many that sticks in my memory. deed by done people when, in I was lying in bed gazing at the ceiling and reality it's far, from easy to embody replaying all my mistakes in my mind. I was that strength continuously amidst unable to. I felt a weight in my chest and a challenges.With resilience comes constant chatter in my head, making me moments of vulnerability—crying wonder why I was doing all of this. Tears until your throat aches yet didn't bring any relief; they only intensified mustering the courage to face each the pain. Despite having caring people day; feeling overwhelmed like around me I felt alone. "I had no interest in you're sinking underwater yet speaking to them. Did I feel compelled to somehow managing to take in a engage in any activities with them?" breath of fresh air amid it all.

You know, there's this strange pressure to appear fine all the time. As in, you're weak or failing if you accept that you're having problems. Can I just point out something, though? Ignore that. It's acceptable to not feel okay. Sitting in the dirt and feeling it for a while is acceptable. That's all you can do at times.

R e s i l i e n c e d o e s n ’ t m e a n y o u d o n ’ t b r e a k . I t j u s t m e a n s y o u t r y — e v e n i f t r y i n g l o o k s l i k e t h e b a r e m i n i m u m .

Some days, my "resilience" is eating a bowl of cereal. On other days, it’s managing to get out of the house. And honestly? That’s enough. I’m not going to lie to you and say it gets easier overnight. It doesn’t. There are still nights when I feel like a mess. But then there are tiny moments that remind me why I keep going. Like when my favorite song randomly plays. Or when someone texts me out of nowhere, just to check in. Or even something stupid, like laughing at a meme at 3am and The thing is, resilience doesn’t come with fireworks or some big epiphany.

It’s quiet. It’s in the small things you do to keep moving. It’s in choosing to stay, even when your mind tells you to give up.

So, here’s the deal: if you’re reading this and feeling like everything’s falling apart, I’m not here to give you answers. I don’t have them. But I’ll tell you what I tell myself when it gets bad: just one more step. That’s it. Not the whole staircase, not the whole journey. Just one step. And if that’s all you can do today, that’s more than enough. And hey, maybe this is cheesy, but you’re not alone in this. We’re all out here, quietly surviving, finding scraps of hope where we can. So keep going, okay? For now, for later, for yourself. You’ve got this, even if it doesn’t feel like it.

Just remember

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As we grow as a human race within recent times, so does our realization and our empathy towards problems that may not afflict us but those who are human, the same as you, the same as me, and the same as the other 8 billion around the globe. By showing support as a human race, we grow to understand the dangers of breast cancer especially when the danger of it grows day by day. And two examples of bravery against the tides and the cruelty are the noble Sheryl Crow and Julia Louis Dreyfus.

The journey of Crow had begun within 2006, the year she was diagnosed with breast cancer but more importantly spirit as she braved against this null shadow upon us by combating it with routine screenings and her constant self care as well as lumpectomy surgery, several weeks through intense radiation therapy yet not needing chemo because of her early analysis, she went through all of this with nothing but sheer determination, a presence of mind and a cautious state.

The moment her treatment had concluded, Crow acted and still serves to act as a role model, describing how preparing one’s self for the possibility of their worst moment can let them come out at their best. Crow continued to emphasize on this fact by initiating funds to allow screenings to be easily accessible and spreading awareness of the danger that looms amongst us.

Another such example of triumph against all odds, is Julia Louis Dreyfus, a woman who had used her recognition amongst the public and her witty humor to spread awareness on breast cancer, showing a light of positivity within the darkness that is cancer, acting as an ignition to allow others to grow a spark of courage within themselves as well.

Now unlike Crow, Dreyfus was forced to enter into chemotherapy and a mastectomy yet through these traumatising events in her life, Dreyfus still looks back on it as if it was a hilarious moment in her life.

Courage is of two types, those that are given courage, and those that give courage, Crow and Julia distribute both of these qualities to the highest extent possible, providing an outlook on life which makes the lives of others facing the same problems, all the more easier.

To those out there reading this, suffering with a similar disease, I wish you all to adopt a sense of courage, to embody the essence that makes courage, to show what it means to break through your limits, through the odds and come out as a new person. A person who can look back at life, witnessing the trials and tribulations they have gone through crowd out most of it, yet still focus on the happy moments that life has given them.

To come out as a person, courageous enough to look forward, strong enough to laugh at the past, and hopeful for the future. Though I may or may not experience your pain in this lifetime, you have my support as well as those of millions of others like myself, embrace it to become a being who is willing to face off against death itself and surpass it. Support will breed courage, where courage breeds drive and in the end, it all comes out towards success.

Artwork by Aditri

Artwork by Aditri

Artwork by Aditri

A white pigeon with the renowned breast cancer ribbon in its beak soars effortlessly through a gentle pink sky in the artwork, a potent symbol of hope. With its wings spread wide, the bird's soft flight symbolizes perseverance and serenity.

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The wind was roaring outside the window as little light entered the once vibrant living room.

It was eerily quiet — not because there was no one inside but because no one chose to speak. The Livingston household had just found out that their daughter was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer.

Lydia sat by the window, her face pale, her eyes lost in the distance.

“Lydia,” her mother’s voice broke the silence, a tremble in it that was hard to ignore. Everyone else in the room looked up. She was seated on the sofa, her arms wrapped tightly around herself as if trying to hold herself together. Lydia didn't respond immediately, but her mother knew she didn’t need to.

She had always been able to read her daughter’s silences.

Eleanor sighed and walked up to her daughter, “Did they say anything today?” her mother asked, seating herself by the window sill. The question was asked gently, but Lydia could hear the weight behind it, the unspoken plea for hope.

Lydia nodded but didn’t look at her. "They say it's aggressive. They say it’s going to be a fight. They say…”

Her voice faltered, and she gripped the hem of her dress tighter. “I don’t know if I can do it, Mom.” Her mother reached out and placed a hand over her own. It was warm, familiar, but it did nothing to ease the cold that had settled in Lydia’s chest.

She thought of her career—she was a graphic designer, creative, passionate. She thought of her friends, the endless texts and calls offering support, but none of it could reach her. All she could think about was the cold metal of the biopsy needle, the sterile smell of the hospital, and the word cancer echoing in her ears, louder than any hope that tried to creep in.

“We’ll get through this together darling,” said her father, sighing as he looked at his wife and his youngest child. “I give you the promise of tomorrow.”

Days passed, and the reality of the diagnosis sank in.

The chemotherapy treatments were brutal. Each cycle left her weak, her hair falling out in clumps, her face gaunt from the relentless nausea. But it wasn’t the physical pain that tore at her. It was the realisation that her body—her very home —had betrayed her. A lump she had felt, dismissed as nothing. And now, it was everything.

She sat in front of the mirror one day after a chemo session, brushing the last strands of hair from her scalp. Her reflection seemed unfamiliar, a stranger in her own skin. Tears welled in her eyes, but she quickly wiped them away. I won’t break, she promised herself.

Not yet.

Her mother, always there, always with words of encouragement, sat beside her, brushing the short, stubbly hairs that had replaced the long curls. "We’re going to get through this, Lydia. You are not alone."

But in those moments, the isolation was suffocating.

Every breath she took felt like an effort, as though the weight of everything—of the cancer, of the treatments, of the uncertainty—was pressing down on her chest, making it harder to breathe. Then came the night when Lydia had had enough.

It was one of those dark, silent nights when the world outside seemed to sleep, but inside, the war raged on.

Lydia lay awake, staring at the ceiling, her mind a tangled mess of fear, anger, and exhaustion. The pain of the past few months—the unrelenting nausea, the loss of her hair, the constant ache in her bones—felt like it would break her. She picked up her phone, typing a single message to her best friend, Sarah: “I don’t know if I can do this anymore. I’m so tired.”

Before she could delete it, her phone buzzed. Sarah’s reply was immediate.

“I know you’re tired. You don’t have to do it all at once. One step at a time, remember? It’s okay to be tired. But you’ve still got this. You’re strong, and I’m here. Think of everything you’ve worked for, you’re one of the most passionate people I’ve ever known girl. Remember the promise you gave yourself?

The promise of tomorrow? Tomorrow you’ll try again and you’ll keep trying until you’ve beat it. Everyone’s here for you, now its time you’re here for yourself.

Hold fast my friend.”

Lydia let the words sink in. She stared at them for a long time. And in that moment, something shifted inside her. She wasn’t alone.

She wasn’t alone. Not really. She had her family. She had her friends. And there was still time—time to fight.

The next morning, Lydia made a decision. She would go to every treatment, face every side effect, endure every hardship—but she wouldn’t do it without a fight.

She would lean on her loved ones when she couldn’t stand on her own. And she would never forget that she was alive. That was the most powerful weapon she had.

As the weeks turned into months, Lydia’s body transformed—shrinking, struggling, and rebuilding — but so too did her spirit. There were good days, days when she felt like herself again, when she laughed with her friends, when she watched the sunrise and thought that maybe, just maybe, she could do this. And then there were the bad days, days when the pain was too much, when the uncertainty gnawed at her from the inside. But through it all, Lydia held on to one thing: hope.

One morning, months after the first diagnosis, Lydia woke up to a bright, crisp day. Her chemo treatments had been reduced, the doctors cautiously optimistic.

She still had a long way to go, but the light at the end of the tunnel felt just a little closer.

She walked outside, breathing in the cool morning air, her face turned to the rising sun. For the first time in a long while, she didn’t feel the weight of her illness pressing on her. Instead, she felt something more powerful—resilience.

A quiet, unspoken promise that she would keep fighting, even on the hard days. Even on the days when she felt like giving up.

Breast cancer is a disease that touches millions of lives each year. In 2023, an estimated 300,000 women in the United States alone were diagnosed with breast cancer, making it one of the most common cancers worldwide (American Cancer Society, 2023). For many, it’s a diagnosis that shatters dreams, brings fear, and tests every ounce of strength. But it is also a battle fought with courage, with hope, and with love. As Lydia’s story [though fictional, mimics many people’s story in real time] shows, it’s a journey not just of physical endurance but of emotional resilience. The fight may be long, and the road may be filled with tears, but it is a fight worth taking, for it is in the darkest moments that hope shines brightest.

Through her pain, Lydia found that the will to survive isn’t about avoiding the hardships—it's about embracing them, knowing that each day, each breath, is a victory in itself. And in her heart, she knew that no matter what the future held, she was not alone.

A quiet, unspoken promise that she would keep fighting, even on the hard days. Even on the days when she felt like giving up.

Breast cancer is a disease that touches millions of lives each year. In 2023, an estimated 300,000 women in the United States alone were diagnosed with breast cancer, making it one of the most common cancers worldwide (American Cancer Society, 2023). For many, it’s a diagnosis that shatters dreams, brings fear, and tests every ounce of strength. But it is also a battle fought with courage, with hope, and with love. As Lydia’s story [though fictional, mimics many people’s story in real time] shows, it’s a journey not just of physical endurance but of emotional resilience. The fight may be long, and the road may be filled with tears, but it is a fight worth taking, for it is in the darkest moments that hope shines brightest.

Through her pain, Lydia found that the will to survive isn’t about avoiding the hardships—it's about embracing them, knowing that each day, each breath, is a victory in itself. And in her heart, she knew that no matter what the future held, she was not alone.

To anyone who’s reading this I want you to know that you are not alone and losing hope should be the last thing that you should do. Please fight through this, live to the fullest even if you might know it won’t end well. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but advances in early detection and treatment have significantly improved survival rates. If you or a loved one are battling breast cancer, remember that you’re not alone. Support groups, advocacy programs, and medical professionals are here to help you navigate this journey. Together, we can continue to raise awareness and fight for a future free from cancer.

Milestones in

by Nakul Nahta

BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENTS Every day, researchers and medical professionals make unbelievable efforts to understand and treat breast cancer. These scientific advancements may seem like mere scientific achievements but rather they are a flicker of hope for patients and their loved ones. Let's explore how each breakthrough creates an everlasting impact on treatment and recovery.

01. Targeted Treatment (19741980s): When doctors first discovered they could target specific features of cancer cells, it changed everything. The story begins with tamoxifen, a medication that works by blocking certain hormones that power cancer growth. You could think of it as placing a protective shield around healthy cells. This approach meant that treatment could now be more precise, reducing unnecessary damage to healthy tissues. Today, this discovery has helped millions of women live longer, healthier lives.

For instance, take patients like Sarah Thompson, a 15-year survivor, who shares:

"When my doctor explained how tamoxifen would work specifically for my type of cancer, I didn’t understand anything but it sure gave me hope that I am gonna be fine."

02. Understanding Our Inheritance (1900s): In the late 1990s, scientists made another leap forward when they discovered the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. These genes, when altered, increase cancer risk within families. Let me paint a picture for you, Imagine if you knew that you have car sickness before going on a road trip, you know the exact preparation that needs to be done, this is exactly how this knowledge of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes was considered revolutionary, providing a deeper understanding of genetic predispositions to breast cancer. Due to this, Genetic testing became a powerful tool for risk assessment, empowering many women to take control of their health journey, offering options like prophylactic surgeries or more frequent screenings for those with high genetic risk.

Previously, doctors used a generalised approach with almost every diagnosis being treated similarly, leading to varied and often unpredictable patient responses. Building on previous discoveries, doctors learned that every person's cancer is unique – like a fingerprint which means each cancer requires a different diagnosis. The innovation of the Oncotype DX test introduced tumour profiling as the go-to technique. This approach allows for treatments to be precisely tailored to match each patient's specific situation!

It's a drastic leap from a one-size-fits-all model to a personalised medicine approach.

03. Personal Treatment Plans (2000-2010):

04. Teaching the Body to Fight Back (2010-2015):

05. Technology Joins the Fight (2015-Present):

Okay! Remember how tamoxifen taught us to target cancer cells? Scientists took this idea further by helping the body's immune system to recognise and fight cancer cells. It essentially trains the body's natural defence mechanisms to identify and destroy cancer cells more effectively. While this approach shows great promise, researchers continue working to make it more effective for more patients.

The latest chapter in our story involves artificial intelligence helping doctors detect cancer earlier and more accurately. AI algorithms can now analyse mammograms with incredible precision, identifying even the slightest of changes that might be missed by the naked eye. While this technology isn't perfect and still requires improvement, it's already helping many women receive faster, more accurate diagnoses.

06. Liquid Biopsies (2020Present): The ongoing chapter in the development of breast cancer research is the emergence of liquid biopsies. This innovative technique allows doctors to detect cancer through a simple blood test, searching for circulating tumour cells or tumour DNA. The best part about all of this, liquid biopsies are less painful, and a more convenient method of cancer detection.

This shown promise in tracking cancer progression, detecting recurrences, and understanding how tumours evolve during treatment is our bright future ahead.

07. Precision Medicine (Ongoing): The most exciting segment in breast cancer research in recent years is precision medicine. If you thought personal treatment was the best-personalised medicine approach, then think again as this takes personalised treatment to the next level. By conducting genomic profiling of tumours, researchers can now identify specific molecular characteristics that drive cancer growth. This allows for even more targeted therapies.

The only downside is that it is currently going through clinical trials and will take a couple of years to be released but this offers hope for more effective and less toxic treatments.

While we've made remarkable progress over the years, researchers continue working tirelessly to find even better treatments. Remember: Today's treatment options are more effective than ever before. Doctor’s expanding toolkit of options is here throughout your journey, and new discoveries are being made every single day. You're not alone on this journey – you're supported by decades of scientific progress and a community of researchers, medical professionals, and fellow survivors all working for you.

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CREDITS

Journalists: Avyackta Dhanushka Taran Aarushi Nakul Nahta

Editor’s in chief: Aarushi Singeetham Avyackta Artists: Aditri

SPECIAL THANKS TO

ProBono Magazine is extremely grateful to be collaborating with the Stargazer Lily Cancer Foundation. The foundation is a beacon of hope, tirelessly working to transform rural perspectives on breast cancer in India. Through its commitment to raising awareness, providing access to screenings, and ensuring affordable treatment, the Stargazer Lily Cancer Foundation is addressing a critical health concern with compassion and determination. This collaboration on the “Heart and Hope” issue is a meaningful step toward amplifying this vital mission and inspiring change in underserved communities. Thank you for the opportunity to support and share in this incredible work.

With gratitude, ProBono Team.

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