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About Sabrcare Trust
Sabrcare Trust is free assistance offered to cancer patients in the form of information support, financial assistance, emotional support and medico-practical advice. We assist public health centers in bringing the right care in a systematic manner to patients, families and communities.With your help we provide the patients and communities with the knowledge, the supplies and the continued support to make small changes that make a big difference to their lives.
Sabrcare Trust is a registered Trust, registered with the Sub- Registrar, Goa on Jun 4, 2018 (PNJ-BK4-00024-2018).
Foundation story
Sabrcare was born out of a simple but powerful observation: families in Goa facing childhood cancer were not just battling a disease — they were battling alone. They were confused by medical language they didn’t understand, overwhelmed by costs they couldn’t afford, and emotionally exhausted with nowhere to turn.
Founder’s message
When I first began working in cancer care in Goa, what struck me most was not the disease itself — it was the loneliness families felt. Parents sitting outside hospital wards, unsure of what their child’s diagnosis meant.
Mothers choosing between buying food and buying medicine. Fathers missing work to attend appointments with no one to guide them through the system.
Dr. Rheane Da Silva
Management
Our Mission & Vision
We believe in a future where comprehensive cancer care available is to everyone without discrimination.
Our mission is to provide the right care to improve the lives of people living with cancer in and around Goa. Many of the communities that we support have extremely restricted resources which might mean that it is a constant struggle to feed their families, find clean drinking water or access even a basic level of healthcare.
Why childhood cancer
Sabrcare exists because we believe no parent should have to figure this out alone. Our work is about more than providing information or financial aid, it's about sitting beside a family and saying, "We are with you. All the way."
Childhood Cancer is Underdiagnosed
In India, many childhood cancer cases go undetected because the early signs, fatigue, weight loss, swollen lymph nodes are mistaken for common illnesses. Delayed diagnosis means delayed treatment, and for children, time is critical. Sabrcare works to raise awareness so families recognise the signs early and seek care sooner.
Treatment is Often Interrupted Due to Financial Barriers
Even when a child is diagnosed in time, families frequently have to pause or abandon treatment because they cannot afford the costs. A single cycle of chemotherapy can cost more than a family earns in months. We work to ensure that finances are never the reason a child stops fighting.
Families Need More Than Medical Help
The emotional, informational, and practical challenges that come with a childhood cancer diagnosis are enormous — and the medical system alone cannot address them all. Sabrcare exists to fill this gap, offering holistic support that treats the whole family, not just the disease.
Partner Organisations
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the UK’s leading cancer charities, providing medical, emotional, and financial support to people living with cancer. Sabrcare draws on Macmillan’s world-class resources and frameworks to inform the support and information we provide to families in Goa.
Collaborative programs
- Adapted informational resources for families in Goa
- Training and best-practice frameworks for our support team
- Shared learnings on emotional and palliative care models
Maggie’s Centres
Maggie’s Centres offer free emotional and practical cancer support through a network of centres built alongside NHS hospitals in the UK. Their model of warm, open-door support has inspired Sabrcare’s approach to making families feel welcome and cared for at every touchpoint.
Collaborative programs
- Person-centred support model adoption
- Emotional wellbeing programme frameworks
- Staff and volunteer training resources
Cankids
CanKids-KidsCan is India’s national society for children with cancer, working to improve outcomes and quality of life for children with cancer across the country. Our collaboration with CanKids connects SABRCare families to India-wide resources, advocacy, and a larger community of support.
Collaborative programs
- Access to national childhood cancer support networks
- Shared advocacy for policy change in paediatric oncology
- Joint awareness initiatives for World Childhood Cancer Day
Our Team
Dr. Rheane Da Silva
Management
Lourdes Soares
Trustee
Dr. Anupama Mukherjee
Trustee
Roma Dias
Trustee
Steffie Antao
Trustee
Namrata Desai
Trustee
Schalk D'Souza
Operations
Arushi Bafna
Operations
Aniruddh Lotlikar
Operations
Financial transparency statement
At SABRCare, we believe you deserve to know exactly where your generosity goes. Every rupee donated to our Trust is directed towards the families and children who need it most — for treatment costs, medicines, transport, nutrition, and emotional support services.
Donation usage breakdown
We are a registered Trust under the laws of India, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial accountability. Our accounts are independently audited each year, and our reports are available for anyone to review. Transparency is not just a policy for us — it is a promise to every family we serve and every donor who trusts us.
Independent Auditor information
Annual Reports
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Other Documents
- Audited Financial Statements
- 80G Certificate (PDF)
- 12A Registration (PDF)
- FCRA Certificate (if applicable)
- Form 10 (Annual Returns)
Independent Auditor information
Sabrcare Trust’s financial statements are independently audited each year by a qualified chartered accountant. This independent review ensures that our accounts are accurate, our funds are properly managed, and our donors can trust that their contributions are being used as intended.
Our audited statements, annual returns, and relevant certificates are available for public review in the documents section below. We welcome questions from donors, families, and the public at any time
Tax deduction information
Donations to Sabrcare Trust are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This means that when you give to Sabrcare, you may be able to claim a deduction on your taxable income.
After making your donation, you will receive a receipt and an 80G certificate by email. Please retain these for your tax records. If you have any questions about tax benefits or need assistance with documentation, please write to us at info@sabrcare.org and we will be happy to help.
Trust Registration
PNJ-BK4-00024-2018
Registration Date: 4th June 2018
Registration Address: 3rd Floor, Tamba Blg, Atmaram Borkar Road, Panjim Goa 403001 India
- Trust Deed
- Board Meeting Minutes
- Code of Conduct
- Whistleblower Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Grievance Redressal Mechanism