Founding Member, Honorary Secretary (1969 – 2025)

A visionary community mobiliser who helped build CPAA’s foundation through courage, conviction, and unwavering belief in the cause.

As Honorary Secretary and a key founding member, Siloo Jasdanwalla played a pivotal role in shaping CPAA’s early identity and outreach. At a time when cancer support services were limited and awareness was low, she brought structure, credibility, and vital public engagement to the organisation’s mission.

Prior to CPAA, she worked with Mr. Y.K. Sapru at John Wyeth & Brother as a Family Planning Officer, where she gained valuable experience in public health communication and community engagement. Recognising her strength and integrity, Mr. Sapru invited her to join the newly formed CPAA in 1969.

Siloo organised CPAA’s very first fundraising programme — a concert by the legendary Begum Akhtar — setting the tone for future cultural and film premiere events in aid of the organisation. Early on, she understood the importance of engaging respected public figures as ambassadors, opening doors that seemed firmly closed.

She passed away in September 2025, leaving behind a legacy of determination, leadership, and institution-building that continues to inspire CPAA’s work today.