Ace cricketer Yuvraj Singh attended a charity event hosted by Mackenzie Homes to support his NGO - The YouWeCan Foundation. BBC broadcaster, comedian and Masterchef finalist Hardeep Singh Kohli hosted the evening. The conversation was centred around his comeback in cricket post illness, his work with YouWeCan foundation and YWC fashion.
Yuvraj spoke about his personal journey of dealing with cancer with a never say die spirit and the thought behind establishing the YouWeCan Foundation and making it sustainable with the recent launch of his fashion label brand YWC fashion. Yuvraj said “It is an honour to be here and also a privilege to open my heart out and share my personal journey from a cancer fighter to a survivor with everyone present here. I will feel fortunate even if I can motivate people to never give up and to continue to chase their dreams no matter how big is the obstacle. I live by two strong beliefs – to never give up and if one falls, one should get up and do it again.” Proceeds from the charity dinner went in aid to the YouWeCan foundation which brings Yuvraj's vision to life for the empowerment of cancer survivors.
YouWeCan Foundation
YouWeCan Foundation is an NGO started by Yuvraj in 2012. After he was diagnosed with cancer and survived, Yuvraj drew inspiration from the Livestrong Foundation in the USA and has emerged as a crusader in the fight against cancer. YouWeCan Foundation endeavours to help cancer patients and survivors to get access to the right treatment including raising funds for underprivileged patients. The foundation also supports survivors through the rehabilitation process and creating a better life for themselves without having to live in the shadow of the disease.
YWC Fashion
A home-grown lifestyle fashion brand, YWC’s diverse collection features clothing for men, women and kids of all age groups. The label features two very distinct categories: The Gold Line, and The Core Line. The Gold line is in collaboration with celebrated designers, Shantanu & Nikhil. The Core collection is all about everyday trends and reinventing activewear.
