Master Chandan
Master Chandan was a 14-year-old terminal cancer patient who was given the opportunity to operate a flight simulator of the Indian Air Force.
He was spotted by the Uday Foundation on the footpath outside All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the month of January 2013 during their annual blanket donation drive for the homeless.[1] The Foundation supported Master Chandan for his treatment for over two years and at the last stage of life, Master Chandan expressed his wish to become an Indian Air Force Pilot to the foundation.[2] In November 2014, the foundation approached the Indian Air Force and the wish of the boy was granted immediately[3]. He visited the Indian Air Force base in Ambala Cantt where he was given a near-real experience of flying a fighter aircraft when he got to fly the Jaguar Simulator wearing the India Air Force uniform.[4]
After 22 sessions of chemotherapy and with his last wish fulfilled, Master Chandan died on February 4, 2015, celebrated as World Cancer Day. [5] [6] [7] In a condolence message, Chief of Air Staff (India) chief marshal Arup Raha said that the Indian Air Force was fortunate to be a part of Master Chandan's dream and that he inspired the Indian Air Force with his deep desire to follow his dream[8].
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- ↑ "With a model jet next to him, Chandan passes away". The Indian Express, February 6, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015
- ↑ "In Memory of 14-Year-Old Chandan. So Many of You Helped Him". NDTV, February 4, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015
- ↑ "Cancer fighter's Top Gun moment on birthday". The Times of India, November 14, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2015
- ↑ "Cancer-stricken boy fulfils dream of becoming a fighter pilot". Rediff.com, November 14, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2015
- ↑ "With a model jet next to him, Chandan passes away". The Indian Express, February 6, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015
- ↑ "14-year-old Chandan loses battle with cancer". Business Standard Press Trust of India, February 5, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015
- ↑ "A child dies after fulfilling his dream to be Air Force officer". India TV, February 5, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015
- ↑ "Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha condoles death of cancer patient Chandan". CNN IBN, February 05, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015
