Coimbatore Cancer Foundation

What Coimbatore Cancer Foundation does

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF) is a non-governmental, non-profit charitable organization founded in March 1991 by Padma Bhushan Late K. Sreenivasan in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to cancer care across awareness, screening, counselling, palliative care, and patient financial assistance. The organization delivers its core services through institutional partnerships rather than owned infrastructure: free cancer screenings are conducted every Tuesday and Thursday at PSG Hospitals' Oncology OP, subsidized palliative and hospice care is delivered via the SHANTHAM ward at PSG Hospitals (launched 2021) and through the Aravanaippu rural home-based palliative project in Karadivavi village, and counselling services cover pre/post-surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, pain/palliative, bereavement, and tobacco cessation needs. CCF also runs structured community programs including the Rainbow Community school initiative (since 2006), Tobacco Free Coimbatore across 13 NCC-partner colleges (since 2017), and cervical screening under AOGIN.

The business model is donation- and event-driven rather than fee-based. Funding sources include individual bank-transfer donations, payroll giving, corporate CSR sponsorships (notably Project V-Guard with VGIL and a palliative project with ZF Wind Power), government compliance registrations enabling tax-deductible giving (80G, 12AA, FCRA, CSR, NGO Darpan), and the annual Coimbatore Marathon jointly owned with Coimbatore Runners since 2013 — now Coimbatore's largest sporting event with 21,000+ runners as of December 2024. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is human-mediated clinical and psychosocial care supported by volunteer labor and partnerships with approximately 10 colleges for MSW student training. Governance sits with a Governing Body chaired by Ms. Sunitha Venkat, with Dr. T. Balaji (Director of PSG Institute of Oncology, recognized as 'Father of Palliative Care in Coimbatore') serving as Managing Trustee.

Operationally, CCF runs with a small core team of 11 staff plus 2 support members, supplemented by approximately 60 MSW student volunteers, NCC cadets, panchayat and SHG networks, and partner hospital clinicians. Geographic scope is concentrated in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, with rural reach into Karadivavi and surrounding villages. The organization holds multiple sectoral accreditations (FCRA, 80G, 12AA, CSR, NGO Darpan) and sustains brand visibility through recurring observances such as World Cancer Day, International Childhood Cancer Day, World Rose Day, and Pink October, in addition to its flagship marathon.

Name

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation

Legal name

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation

Website

https://coimbatorecancerfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation is a 32-year-old non-profit NGO in Tamil Nadu providing cancer awareness, free screenings, counselling, palliative care, and financial assistance through hospital partnerships and community programs, funded primarily by donations and its annual Coimbatore Marathon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit cancer care services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Cancer care services
• Palliative care
• Cancer screening
• Patient counselling
• Non-profit healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Coimbatore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: CCF raises funds through individual donations (bank transfers), corporate donations, payroll giving programs, and the annual Coimbatore Marathon. All marathon proceeds directly benefit CCF.
2. Coimbatore Marathon: Flagship fundraising event jointly owned by CCF and Coimbatore Runners. Held annually in December, with all proceeds directly benefiting CCF's cancer care programs.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate donations, payroll giving programs, and CSR initiatives where companies sponsor palliative care projects and cancer awareness programs. Project V-Guard with VGIL and palliative care project with ZF Wind Power are examples.
4. Subsidized Palliative Care Services: CCF provides palliative care services including hospice and respite care at subsidized rates through the SHANTHAM palliative care ward.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit organization providing comprehensive cancer care services across the care continuum. Its core offerings include free cancer screening at PSG Hospitals, psychological counselling for patients and families, home-based and ward-based palliative care (including the SHANTHAM ward), and financial assistance for cancer treatment. Operational community projects include Aravanaippu (rural home-based palliative care), Rainbow Community (school-based tobacco awareness), and Tobacco Free Coimbatore (college-based cessation advocacy), funded substantially through the annual Coimbatore Marathon and individual/corporate donations.

Product overview

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF) is a non-governmental organization providing comprehensive cancer care services for 32 years. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected services including awareness creation, cancer screening, psychological counselling, palliative care, and financial assistance. CCF runs distinct projects including Aravanaippu (rural palliative home care), Rainbow Community (tobacco awareness for schools), and Tobacco Free Coimbatore (cessation initiatives). Annual flagship events include the Coimbatore Marathon for fundraising. The organization partners with PSG Hospitals and G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital for clinical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Awareness Creation Cancer awareness sessions delivered across rural and urban regions through video clips, interactive sessions, and Q&A formats covering breast, cervical, and head and neck cancers. Targeted at general public, schools, colleges, and community groups.
• Free Cancer Screening (Facilitating Screening) Free cancer screening for breast, cervical, and head and neck cancer offered every Tuesday and Thursday at Oncology OP, PSG Hospitals. Community screening camps are also conducted free of charge across Coimbatore district. Open to all individuals seeking cancer screening.
• Counselling Services Psychological support services for cancer patients and families, including pre/post-surgery counselling, radiation therapy counselling, chemotherapy counselling, pain and palliative counselling, bereavement counselling, and tobacco cessation counselling. Offered to cancer patients and caregivers across the care continuum.
• Palliative Care (SHANTHAM Ward) Home-based and facility-based palliative care services to improve quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses, including pain management and emotional support. The SHANTHAM ward at PSG Hospitals provides hospice and respite care at subsidized rates. Targeted at terminally ill cancer patients and their families.
• Financial Assistance (Cancer Patient Treatment Funding) Cancer patient treatment funding initiative providing financial assistance for medical treatments, medications, supportive care, and related expenses for eligible patients facing financial hardship. Available to economically disadvantaged cancer patients in Coimbatore district.
• Training Programme (MSW Fieldwork and Internships) Fieldwork training and internship programme for MSW students covering counselling, cancer types, detection, palliative care, and social work roles in cancer care NGOs. Annual fieldwork partnerships with approximately 10 colleges including PSGCAS. Targeted at social work graduate students.
• Aravanaippu Rural Palliative Home Care Project Rural palliative home care service project focused on developing home-based palliative care for rural populations in Karadivavi village and surrounding Coimbatore district areas. Began with a house-to-house survey of 648 homes, identifying 63 patients needing palliative care.
• Rainbow Community Project (School Tobacco Awareness) Tobacco awareness project for school children aged 11-17 featuring doctor talks, video presentations, and educational materials on tobacco risks. Delivered across schools in Coimbatore district.
• Tobacco Free Coimbatore Initiative Initiative promoting public awareness about tobacco risks through NCC partnerships with 13 colleges and tobacco cessation counselling clinics. Includes Children Against Tobacco chapter activations. Targeted at youth and college students across Coimbatore district.
• Coimbatore Marathon (Annual Fundraising Event) Annual flagship fundraising event in 5K, 10K, and 21.2K categories promoting cancer awareness and healthy lifestyle while raising funds for CCF. Open to all runners; all proceeds directly benefit CCF's cancer care programs.
• Support Group Meetings Breast cancer support group meetings, palliative care support group meetings, and bereaved family sessions providing peer support, education, and encouragement among patients, survivors, and caregivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 people reached annually with cancer awareness programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Rotary Club CoimbatorecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 February 2025Collaboration for International Childhood Cancer Day 2025 observed at PSG Hospitals. Rotarian Varadarajan, President, Rotary Club Coimbatore Metropolis participated as distinguished guest. Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Crystals conducted 'Make a Wish' initiative.
• Brookefields MallminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 February 2025Partnership for childhood cancer awareness event. Children enjoyed outing including storytelling session at Crossword Bookstore and cinema experience at PVR Cinemas within the mall.
• PSG Hospitals / PSG Institute of OncologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Comprehensive partnership for cancer care delivery. CCF signed MoU with PSG Hospitals in 2020 to provide free screenings at Oncology OP, deliver palliative care, and conduct support groups. PSG Institute of Oncology serves as venue for World Cancer Day, childhood cancer events, and breast cancer support groups.
• PSGCAS (PSG College of Arts and Science)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201960 MSW students from PSGCAS conducted the initial house-to-house survey for Aravanaippu project covering 648 homes. Annual fieldwork training, internships, and block placements for social work students.
• National Model School CoimbatoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Students at National Model School raised INR 5 lakh through a fund-raising carnival and donated a vehicle to support Aravanaippu palliative care project.
• VGIL (V Guard Industries Ltd)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Project V-Guard partnership to increase cancer prevention information availability and provide cancer care diagnosis and treatment among the poor. VGIL sponsored cancer screening camps across Coimbatore district, with trained counsellors providing prevention education and supporting patients.
• ZF Wind PowerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018ZF Wind Power sponsored a palliative care project aimed at developing home-based palliative care service for rural communities. During the project, 81 cancer patients were identified and served.
• Airport Authority of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MoU signed in 2018 for Hippocratic program collaboration.
• NCC (National Cadet Corps)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 May 2017Partnership with NCC for Tobacco Free Coimbatore campaign launched on World No Tobacco Day. NCC students at 13 colleges were trained as advocates for tobacco-free communities.
• G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2017Joint organizer of IAPCON 2017 (24th International Conference of Indian Association of Palliative Care) held at Codissia. GKNM Hospital has been a long-standing partner since CCF started functioning there in 1992.
• AOGIN (Asian Oceania Research Organization on Genital Infections and Neoplasia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017CCF was selected as the implementing organization in the southern region for a cervical cancer screening programme under the AIAWWA-AOGIN partnership. Four screening camps organized annually from 2017-2020.
• Coimbatore RunnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-ownership of the Coimbatore Marathon, CCF's flagship annual fundraising event. The Coimbatore Runners contribute purely on a voluntary basis. Together with CCF, this partnership has been the driving force behind the marathon's success, growing from humble beginnings in 2013 to Coimbatore's largest sporting event with 21,000+ runners.
• South India Textile Research Association (SITRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 1991Founded by Kasthuri Sreenivasan in 1955. CCF's founder K. Sreenivasan (Kasthuri Sreenivasan) was the founder of SITRA, establishing a foundational connection between the organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tata Memorial Hospital: India's flagship tertiary cancer hospital and research centre. Overlaps CCF's cancer mission but operates at vastly greater scale with owned clinical infrastructure; functions more as a referral partner category than a same-size peer.

Direct peers

• Karunashraya (Bangalore Hospice Trust): Bangalore-based hospice and home-care provider for advanced-stage cancer patients. Directly comparable palliative and hospice care focus, with a similar hospital-partnered delivery model.
• CanKids KidsCan: National pediatric cancer NGO delivering treatment support, survivorship, awareness, and family services. Comparable cancer NGO service model, with a pediatric focus overlapping CCF's childhood cancer work.
• V Care Foundation: Mumbai-based cancer support NGO offering counselling, financial aid, awareness, and survivor support. Comparable counselling-led, patient-support service model serving cancer patients and families.
• Pallium India: Trivandrum-headquartered nonprofit focused on palliative care access across India, including training, home-based care, and policy advocacy. Comparable home-based palliative care orientation and training-driven operating model.
• St. Jude India ChildCare Centres: National nonprofit providing free accommodation and holistic support to children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. Comparable cancer-focused mission and hospital-partnered delivery model.
• Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA): Mumbai-based cancer support NGO delivering awareness, screening, patient aid, counselling, and rehabilitation services. Closely comparable service portfolio and non-profit funding model to CCF.
• Indian Cancer Society: India's oldest cancer-focused NGO, providing awareness, early detection, patient support, and rehabilitation. Highly comparable to CCF in mission and service mix, though operating at a national scale rather than a single district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles29 records

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