Canton Repository, Dec. 3, 2007
Staff Report
A foundation established in memory of a child lost to cancer will provide stuffed animals to children undergoing treatment at Aultman Hospital.
An open house in the hospital's Memorial 5 East wing will occur 2-6 p.m. Wednesday. Light refreshments will be served. Small toy donations will be accepted.
Jayani's Army was established by Drs. Ajay and Kimberly Seth in memory of their daughter Jayani Asha Seth.
The toddler died May 30, 2006, after treatment for a malignant brain tumor diagnosed when she was five months old.
"She was the light of our life and taught us so many lessons about family, perseverance, courage and miracles," her parents explained.
"We decided to start a foundation to help other families facing what we went through during her battle with cancer.
"With the help of many, Jayani's Army can help make a difference in our community and to the families who have to deal with the pain and hardship that comes from childhood cancer," they said.
For information or a toy wish list, call (330) 363-2868.
To make financial contributions to the program, visit
www.AultmanFoundation.org
Choose "Jayani's Treasure Chest" on the donation form and mail it with a check and the program name written in the memo field to The Aultman Foundation, 2600 Sixth St. SW, Canton 44710, or by calling (330) 363-2366.
To contact the foundation, call (330) 966-3107, write to P.O. Box 8864, Canton OH 44711 or e-mail
JayanisArmy@gmail.com.
Divisions of the foundation include Jayani's Kitchen, which provides meals to families; Jayani's Helpers, which assists with household chores; Jayani's School, which helps finance and find tutors; Jaideep's Buddies, which provides recognition and support for siblings, and Birthday Club, which enables children to donate $5 on each birthday to fund transportation to medical treatment.
