Category: Patient

Sangamesh Simpi, a SSLC student, is an ambitious and talented 15 year old boy residing in a remote village in Bijapur. Sangamesh is an exceptional student. Despite his illness, which rendered him unable to walk to school, Sangamesh remains determined to overcome the odds to resume and flourish in his studies. Sangamesh aspires to be a successful engineer and is working hard to achieve his dreams and goals. One can see the immense potential he possesses. He is a boy of many talents and interests. Sangamesh is a learner. He spends dedicated time studying and reading books and newspapers. When he is not poring over books, he takes delight in playing football and cricket at school.

Sangamesh comes from a caring family. His father, an electrician, is the sole earning member in the family. His mother is a house-wife and his younger brother is in the 6^th standard. His parents praise his responsible nature and consider him the glue that keeps the family together. Armed with a thoughtful nature, Sangamesh has pledged to pay his way through higher education to reduce the financial burden on his parents.

Abhishek is a lively, sporty and active 19 year old living in a village near Dandeli, North Karnataka, with an extremely loving and supportive family. As a single child, he is exceptionally adored by his mother and father. Much like all energetic young teens, he thrives on playing sports like football and kabbadi. When he is not exerting too much physical energy, he enjoys being in the company of close friends, sharing a few laughs with an infectious demeanor. In addition, Abhishek is academically inclined and devotes concentrated time to his studies. He is studying PUC at ITI and is keen on resuming his studies. He comes from an impoverished background, consequently making it strenuous for his parents to finance his medical treatment. His father is a farmer who works as a laborer and his mother is a house wife. As an only child Abhishek bears the responsibility of taking care of his family in the future.

The journey over the last few months hasn’t been easy on the parents either, as they witness their daughter close of from the world. They have been a pillar of support day-in and day-out for Iqra and are doing everything in their power to make sure she gets better.

Iqra Banu is a 11-year old girl who comes from a middle-class family in Tumkuru, Karnataka. Her father is a butcher and mother is a home-maker. Iqra is the first child to her parents and has a younger sister. She is studying in 6^th Std and has currently discontinued from school due to her diagnosis. A once enthusiastic and loving child in the family, has now become very reserved, because of the pain she has been silently suffering.

The journey over the last few months hasn’t been easy on the parents either, as they witness their daughter close of from the world. They have been a pillar of support day-in and day-out for Iqra and are doing everything in their power to make sure she gets better.

Jaden, is a 3-year-old child who has been diagnosed with “T-Cell ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia). He comes from lower-middle class family, his Father is a gym instructor and Mother works at a private sector company. The family stay in a rented house in Bengaluru.

Jaden is an enthusiastic child and the only child to his parents. His parents love for him is boundless. So, one can imagine how devastated they would have been when they learnt of his diagnosis of T-Cell ALL They have been working extremely hard to arrange money for his treatment. This time has been extremely challenging for the family emotionally and mentally.

Manasvi is 5-years old and the only child to her parents, Mr.Siddalinga and Mrs. Vasundara. The family reside in a rented house in Bengaluru. An active and bubbly child, this family of three is only filled with joy, laughter and love. Manasvi, has been diagnosed with B-Cell ALL (Acute-Lymphoblastic-Leukemia), which is a form of cancer that affects the B-Cells in the immune system, the disease starts in the bone-marrow.  

As she is the only child, her parents are currently under a lot of mental and emotional stress that one cannot even begin to imagine. Despite their pain and trauma, they are doing all they can to make sure their daughter recovers soon.

Avinash, is an 11-year old child diagnosed with Pediatric Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) – a form of cancer manifested by an impediment in blood cell production. Avinash comes from Gulbarga, staying with his parents and brothers. Three years ago the family lost their eldest son who was also diagnosed with Pediatric MDS, they still mourn the loss of their beloved child each day.  

Avinash’s older, 8^th-standard brother Mukesh is Avinash’s only company at home succeeding the tragic demise of the family’s eldest son. Despite these insufferable circumstances, Avinash kindles the youthful effervescence within him by engaging in activities he enjoys such as playing football and consuming telecast media; most inspiring of all, Avinash values his academic life and is keen on returning to school after his treatment period elapses. Avinash’s parents devote every iota of strength they’re capable of mustering in pursuit of the wellbeing of their children.

The unfavorable financial scenario they find themselves in does little to inhibit the fervor with which they have committed themselves to ensure Avinash’s fate is different from that of their beloved eldest son’s; however, the economic deprivation that the family is subjected to renders them incapable of availing high quality medical intervention. 

Sidvin is an athletic, smart, studious and talented young adult who is pursuing his 1^st year Engineering. He is the eldest child in his family and has a younger sister. The unfortunate demise of his father Vidhyadhar last month; has left the family in a state shock. Mr.Vidhyadhar, was a farmer and the sole-breadwinner for the family.

Amidst all the grief and loss, Sidvin is managing to stay present and is focusing on his studies. Sidvin’s mother has been hoping and praying that her Son recovers completely. The loss of her Husband, has weighed down heavily on her and she cannot lose her son too. Her children are all that she has left.

Naveen is 42-years old, he is the sole bread-winner for his family. He currently takes care of his parents, his Father is aged 90-years and his Mother is 82-years old. He has a sister who is married. Naveen, was working with a transport agency associated with Jet-Airways, he has currently stopped working as he has been diagnosed with, ‘Carcinoma Colon Cancer’.

The family is currently surviving on the minimal pension fund that have accumulated and are currently seeking all the monetary support they can get.

Having lost her father and her brother, 13-year old Tejashree is the only daughter to her mother; who works as a house-maid. She is currently in 8th Grade, and is a studious young girl and also very active in participating in sports at her school. She is a girl who loves spending her time in the comfort of nature.

She has currently been diagnosed with, ‘Right Adrenal Mass’ and needs to undergo surgery immediately. Her Mother, has been praying day-in and day-out, for her daughter so that she gets better. 

Pavitra, is the 5-year old daughter; the 3^rd child out of the four children of Mr. Yankappa and Mrs. Devamma. The family hail from Yadgir, Karnataka. Mr.Yankappa, is a daily wage worker and earns about INR 8000/- per month. His wife, Mrs.Devamma is a homemaker. The family were planning on admitting their second child to school this year, they were shocked to learn that their daughter is diagnosed with, ‘Cellular Tumor’ and that she needed to undergo surgery.

As a parent it is not easy seeing their beloved child suffer at such a young age. The family have dedicated their entire time and effort focusing on one goal! ‘To see their beloved child laughing and active as she was’.