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Shridevi

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Story Date HCG FoundationWednesday, 28 April, 2021

About Shridevi

Shridevi is a one and half year old baby girl of the two children of Mr.Dinesh Shetty and Mrs.Ranjitha Shetty. The family hails from Mangalore and they live in their own house, Mr.Dinesh is an agriculturist and is devoted to his work. The house hold chores are managed by Mrs.Ranjitha, in her free time enjoys spending time with both her children.

Medical Details

On the 25th of September 2020, Shridevi was under high fever and was taken to a general pediatrician. Although she was under medication post her visit to the Doctor, her fever didn’t subside. A couple days later, her parents noticed a swelling in her left thigh and took her in for a consultation with a pediatrician at Manjula Nursing Home,Mangalore. Here, she underwent an X-Ray and MRI Scan; the reports revealed that her bone was infected.

On 29th September 2020, Shridevi underwent a biopsy in Mangalore and the sample was sent for testing. Ten days later, it was confirmed that Shridevi had been suffering from Ewing Sarcoma (A cancer that most often occurs in and around the bones). She underwent 8-cycles of chemotherapy, post which the family consulted with Dr.Pramod Chinder at HCG Hospital, Bangalore; for – Tumor excision & Limb Salvage surgery on 12th April 2021.

She has completed her surgery and will be continuing her further chemotherapy sessions in Mangalore.

Financial Details

By borrowing money and mortgaging their jewels, the family has spent close to 15-Lakhs for Shridevi’s chemotherapy and surgery. Due to the pandemic the family had to sell their Hotel, to recover losses.

They are now in need of your support, kindly do your bit and donate as much as you can.

Required Aid

Shridevi requires financial aid of 5-Lakhs for her further treatment.

Total Fundraising Goal: INR 5,00,000/-

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