Revive to Survive

Hello! We are Revive to Survive, a Houston-based non-profit dedicated to raising funds for projects that provide essential medicines, medical supplies, equipment, and other necessities to institutions both in Houston and around the world.

This Project

Every day, thousands of patients across Sri Lanka travel long distances to receive care at government-funded cancer units. Many embark on journeys that take an entire day or even multiple days to reach these hospitals. Once they arrive, they must stay nearby for treatment—often for a week or more.

Karapitiya Hospital, located in the Southern Province, is one such facility, but it currently lacks adequate accommodation options. The few available are neither financially accessible nor practical for the majority of patients.

Sapu Nikethana aims to address this critical need by providing subsidized housing for patients undergoing treatment at Karapitiya Hospital in Galle.

The first phase of construction is already complete, and Revive to Survive is partnering with The Cancer Care Association of Sri Lanka to raise the remaining funds necessary to turn Sapu Nikethana into a reality.

The Cancer Care Association of Sri Lanka, a registered non-governmental organization and approved charity (Reg. No: L147405).

Our History

Our journey began with a mission to fundraise for a critical, life-saving cancer drug for patients in Sri Lanka. Since then, we have successfully supported a variety of medical projects in both Sri Lanka and Houston, including the distribution of COVID-19 test kits in Sri Lanka and various facility upgrades and supplies in both regions.

Our goal is to identify institutions engaged in life-saving work and assist them in fundraising for impactful projects that support patients—many of whom are low-income and in dire need—across the globe.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

We are a 100% volunteer-based, so 100% of your donation goes to making impact!

As of March 2025, we have a donor willing to match what we raise up to $10,000!

Hello! We are Revive to Survive, a Houston-based non-profit dedicated to raising funds for projects that provide essential medicines, medical supplies, equipment, and other necessities to institutions both in Houston and around the world.

This Project

The Bandaranaike Memorial Cancer Home (BMCH) is a vital part of the Sri Lanka Cancer Society (SLCS), established in 1948.

BMCH provides care and accommodation as a transit facility for cancer patients, often low-income, undergoing treatment at the Maharagama Apekhsa Government Hospital. Patients at BMCH are supported by fully trained nursing staff, available 24 hours a day. This care includes attendants accompanying patients to their appointments at Apekhsa Hospital. All services—accommodation, meals, and care—are provided free of charge to every patient.

To date, all expenses at BMCH have been covered through voluntary funding. The total cost per patient per day is approximately 9.20 USD, covering essentials such as food, nursing staff salaries, utilities, janitorial services, repairs and maintenance, and administration. This amounts to roughly 300 USD per month per patient, or 14,000 USD per month for the entire facility at full capacity.

This project is in partnership with the SLCS, a leading non-governmental, non-profit organization that supplements the work of the National Cancer Program. SLCS is a member of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in Geneva and also of Sri Lanka’s Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (NCD).

Our Story

Our journey began with a mission to fundraise for a critical, life-saving cancer drug for patients in Sri Lanka. Since then, we have successfully supported a variety of medical projects in both Sri Lanka and Houston, including the distribution of COVID-19 test kits in Sri Lanka and various facility upgrades and supplies in both regions.

Our goal is to identify institutions engaged in life-saving work and assist them in fundraising for impactful projects that support patients—many of whom are low-income and in dire need—across the globe.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

We are a 100% volunteer-based, so 100% of your donation goes to making impact!