By Atma Tattva Das
In a recent initiative that merged health care with spiritual support, Bhaktivedanta Manor’s Devotee Care Office hosted a groundbreaking Cancer Workshop. The event, which Mahimarnava Dasa orchestrated in collaboration with One Vision NPO and Macmillan Cancer Support, sought to address a growing need within the devotee community: comprehensive cancer care. Inspired by the increasing number of devotees affected by cancer, Mahimarnava led the charge in bridging the gap between spiritual guidance and practical health care, ensuring that those dealing with this life-altering disease received both emotional and medical support.
“This wasn’t just about providing information—it was about creating a space for devotees to feel supported in important aspects of their struggle, from the physical to the emotional and spiritual,” explained Mahimarnava. He emphasized that the idea for the workshop had been brewing for some time, as he witnessed many members of the community dealing with cancer in isolation, unsure of how to navigate the challenges they faced. “I realized there was a need for more structured, accessible support and workshops,” he said, “and that’s when I thought, ‘Why not bring in professionals who specialize in this?'”
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/bringing-holistic-cancer-care-to-the-devotee-community/
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