The month of December was a busy period for MAHAK, packed with several programs. Among which, the two days Food Bazaar of 10 & 11 December 2009 with numerous booths for traditional, domestic and exotic dishes was a great success, attracting many benevolent donors as well as public to join the event.
On December 12^th a meeting was held with members of the Iranian Business Council (IBC) in Dubai to introduce the NGO of MAHAK and the Pediatric Hospital to the this council of businessmen with a view on the Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR).
The Fundraising reception of 17 December was also a success as the invited guests to the banquet enjoyed the live music and listened to the addresses by the Founder of the Society and the Managing Director.

Marek WYSOCZYNSKI the prominent Polish artist, connoisseur of celebrities' autographs and the Director of Culture Promotion Office of Gdansk, chose MAHAK for his tour of autumn 2009.
In his trip to Tehran, Wysoczynski had only appeared in MAHAK to hold a Workshop in December 1st, in which he joined the kids and collected some 30 of their SMILEY sketches. The SMILES that know no borders and will soon start traveling around the world, taking MAHAK's children and parents' message with them.

A program specially designed for children's joy and happiness took place in the most cheerful atmosphere on November 20-21, 2009 at the MAHAK Society to Support Children with Cancer. It was the first children's Circus in Iran and as it appeared the program managed to take the kids and adults into a fascinating world of fun!
The aim of the Circus was to raise funds in support of the children covered by and hospitalized at the MAHAK's Pediatric Cancer Hospital and their families. The Circus first day of performance, Nov. 19th was dedicated to the children of MAHAK and the public (including some kindergardens) made a great audience for next two days.

Since the beginning of launching the idea of distribution of clay and plastic made Donation Boxes, it appeared to become a major source of income for MAHAK and the most favorite to the public, children, adults, shops, banks, companies, etc.
Every year at the early weeks of autumn MAHAK celebrates the Breaking of the Donation Boxes in a cheerful day filled with programs and music for kids, booths for selling food and all sorts of fancy stuff. On October 22 – 23 the ceremony took place at the Society with hundreds of visitors bringing along their full boxes with them.
We are grateful to those who save their small money in these small boxes to save the lives of the innocent children suffering from cancer.

United Nations Women's Guild in Vienna has a special program to receive and study health or educational projects related to the civil society development, choosing the best for a special prize.
In the year 2009 the prize was granted to MAHAK's project of equipping the Genetics Laboratory of the Pediatric Hospital with the latest technology. On October 2nd a special ceremony was held in Vienna for presenting the prize to MAHAK.