The Miracle of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital

From One Generation to the Next: The Miracle of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital Continues to Inspire

April 15, 2019

This post is by Maryam, a supporter of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre who is a Pakistani-Canadian. Read her story to learn how love for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre travels from one generation to the next.

SKMCH&RC: An Inspiration since Childhood

My father, Commander Shaukat Jawaid, always spoke highly about Imran Khan’s honesty and integrity—first as a cricketer, then as a politician and finally as Prime Minister. My parents had told me about the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital when I was a child, and the dedication Imran Khan took to establish a non-profit charity hospital for cancer patients in the name of his mother, Shaukat Khanum.

Creating Hope with Loss

When my father passed away suddenly in December 2018, I was struck with shock about this irreplaceable loss. During his life, he consistently gave to those who were not able to fulfill the basic human necessities of food, housing, education and health care. I heard about creating a sadaqa-e-jariya and I knew I wanted to honour him with an ongoing charity that was close to his heart. I looked around at a few options but decided on establishing him as a Founding Donor for the second phase of development for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Peshawar. As he grew up in Peshawar, I know it will be a place close to his heart.  Moreover, I know that my donation is going to a truly worthy cause, with staff that will uphold Imran Khan’s integrity and vision. I know that there is no way to bring back a loved one; we must honour their life instead. I also know that this donation is for a cause and organization my father cared deeply about. I look forward to the development of phase three of SKMCH&RC, Peshawar  and the ongoing success of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital’s initiatives in providing cancer treatment for all—regardless of race, religion and ability to pay.  Thank you for carrying out the wishes of so many.

You can also honor the life of a loved one by exploring our dedication opportunities. You can keep the memory of your loved one alive by donating to your Shaukat Khanum Memorial Fund. Create a Shaukat Khanum Memorial Fund from anywhere in the world at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/memorial-fund.

Online Donation Box

Donate any amount of your choice or be an official online fundraiser of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre by following these simple guide lines: Step-1: Sign up http://bit.ly/2kJuvwn Step-2: Create your fundraising page Step-3: Donate and pass it on to your friends If we all do a little, we can do a […]


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SKMT Denies Misuse of Funds

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) was established in 1994 with the mission to provide state-of-the-art and comprehensive cancer treatment services for all patients, irrespective of their ability to pay. Through the generous support of the Pakistani nation, within Pakistan and overseas, we have consistently provided world class cancer treatment completely free […]


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Notices & Tenders

Properties for Sale: Bids are invited for the sale of following properties owned by Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust   Lapsed Notices & Tenders: Tender Notice: For the regular supply of Medicines, Nursing & Surgical Supplies / Disposables, Laboratory Supplies, Office Stationery & Accessories, and Engineering & Maintenance Supplies from July 1st, 2024 to June 30th, […]


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