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Their pleasure knew no bounds

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Touching gesture: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala interacts with children at the launch of ‘Cup cake for a cause,' at Raj Bhavan on Friday. US Consul General Andrew T. Simkin is in the picture.

CHENNAI: Several young children undergoing treatment for cancer lined up in front of Governor Surjit Singh Barnala on Friday to share their joy in decorating the tiny cup cakes that were made by Oriental Cuisines Pvt. Ltd.

Their pleasure knew no bounds when the Governor thanked each child by presenting them a gift hamper. The programme was organised at the Raj Bhavan as part of the ‘Joy of Giving Week.'

The children are being treated at Cancer Institute, Adyar, with support from Mahesh Memorial Trust.

Oriental Cuisines Chairman M. Mahadevan said ‘Cup cake for a cause' project was launched last year and was a huge success. This year, 30 stores in the city would sell the cakes made by French Loaf and Hot Breads, until October 3. A pack of four cakes is priced Rs.250. The proceeds from the sale would be given to Mahesh Memorial Trust for treating children with cancer, he said.

U.S. Consul-General Andrew T. Simkin launched this year's sale by purchasing the first pack from Mr.Barnala. He later presented a cheque for Rs.10,000 to Ms. Chitra Mahesh of the Trust.

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