Organ donations are increasingly saving lives and organs are being transplanted across gender, caste and religious identities in many states of India. These acts of solidarity and generosity are something to celebrate. However, there is a spoiler in this inspiring tale.
Organ transplants in India are prohibitively expensive
A huge number of organ failure patients are not benefiting from this life-saving procedure advancement in medicine. They are ill-equipped to bear the financial burden of the transplant and subsequent follow-ups and therefore cannot avail this option.
There are very few public hospitals performing transplants. More than 95% of organ transplants, especially of organs like the liver and heart are currently performed only in the private sector where costs range from Rs. 20 to 25 lakhs. Even the relatively less complex kidney transplants cost between Rs. 8 to 10 lakhs.
Like in many other spheres, the poor by the accident of their birth stand little chance of receiving life-saving transplants.
More State Governments need to pave the way for making transplants affordable and help patients with post-transplant medication support. Until then, NGOs and such entities need to come forward to bridge the gap.
MOHAN Foundation has been working relentlessly to increase the deceased organ donation rate in various states, across India. It gives us great pleasure to now announce our endeavour, Anudaan ' Making Transplants Affordable for providing help to the economically poor and needy patients, so that they also can have access to life-saving organ donation and transplantation.
This endeavour has been made possible by the generosity of philanthropic individuals, corporates and other entities. We encourage contributions to the corpus so that more patients can be supported under this initiative.
Support
- To honour the memory of a loved one
- To commemorate a special day
- To show your gratitude
- To simply celebrate life
Grants
- Individual Grants
Mr. T.N.Venkatesan, a philanthropist, has been supporting various causes in education and health. When his own daughter, underwent a kidney transplant in the year 2010, he realized the need for supporting the underprivileged so that they may have access to such life-saving treatment.
This contribution made by Smt Sunita Ashok is in the memory of her son Sunil Kumar (in the picture) who she lost to Hodgkin's Lymphoma at the very young age of 32 years. Through this contribution she hopes to be able to help young patients requiring life-saving transplants so that parents don't have to undergo the pain of losing them.
This contribution made by Mr. Srinivasan V. is in honour of and in gratitude to Ms. Sripriya, his sister-in-law and a liver donor, on the special occasion of her birthday. Through this, they wish to help other potential transplant recipients get closer to their surgery and cure, and hope that apart from saving lives, this noble gesture inspires other people to shed their inhibitions and donate their organs to save their loved ones.
- Our Partnering Trusts & Foundations
- Corporate Partners
Century Plyboards India Limited decided to undertake the cause of organ and corneal donation in collaboration with MOHAN Foundation. They have contributed towards 'Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable' to support corneal transplants of 10 underprivileged patients, thereby giving them the gift of sight. They also created a motivational film on corneal donation. Watch Video
Ethos has been supporting the work of MOHAN Foundation since the last 6 years. On February 27, 2021, they partnered with the Foundation for an online concert to raise funds for Anudaan. Read More
Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance (ETLI) has been partnering and supporting the work of MOHAN Foundation since past 3 years, through the campaign #NoMoreWaiting. In 2020, a fundraiser, 'End the wait for someone awaiting a life-saving transplant' was set up with the objective of raising funds for the underprivileged sections of the society, who are unable to afford organ transplantation. Go To Fundraiser
Through their campaign called LIFE (Liver Care for Everyone), Abbott India Limited aims at raising awareness about Liver care, during the month of July, which is observed every year as Abbott fatty liver month. This year, Abbott India has collaborated with MOHAN Foundation, with the objective of providing quality and timely help to to underprivileged patients suffering end-stage liver disorders and who are in need of life-saving liver transplants, by partially supporting them, under MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable.
Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) and Adani Foundation have partnered with MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable for extending part support to those patients who cannot afford transplants and yet are battling life-threatening health conditions due to organ failure.
ANG Centre for Liver and Biliary Surgery Pvt Ltd: CLBS@Max has been one of the first Centres in India to engage in liver transplantation and since the year 2000, we have carried out over 4500 liver transplants which includes over 500 pediatric transplants. More importantly, we have been at the forefront for reducing costs of liver transplant and in the last 20 years, the cost of liver transplant has remained the same. This has been possible by simplification of technique, reducing blood loss and by reducing complications. The group is keen to promote liver transplant is children and has carried out many transplants in children after raising money from charitable organisations. From the hospital side, the operation is carried out on no-profit basis.
- Our Crowdfunding Partner
- School Partners
1. Delhi Public School, Sector-40C, Chandigarh
Students of DPS, Sector-40C, Chandigarh, under the leadership of their charismatic Principal, Ms Reema Dewan collectively raised an amount of INR 3 Lakhs towards supporting transplants for poor children. This is their modest beginning for the noble cause.
Delhi Public School, Chandigarh with a strength of nearly 3300 students is one of the leading educational institution in the region. The motto of the institution "Service before Self" reflects the underlying principle of prioritizing selfless acts and promoting a strong sense of social responsibility. The school believes that fund raising provides an opportunity for students to step out of their comfort zone, recognize their privileges and take action to support those in need.
The school took up three causes in the current academic year: Adopt an animal, Sustainability and Organ Donation.
2. Delhi Public School Bengaluru North
During her flight travel from Dubai to Bengaluru, Ms. Manjula, the Principal of Delhi Public School Bengaluru North, happened to see the movie "Aye Zindagi," and was very moved by what she saw. Aye Zindagi is a film depicting the life of Ms. Lalitha Raghuram (Country Director, MOHAN Foundation), who tragically lost her teenage son, Swamy, in a car accident and took the courageous decision to donate his organs.
Inspired by the movie, Ms. Manjula proposed a collaboration between MOHAN Foundation and Delhi Public School, Bengaluru for a fundraising initiative, through the crowdfunding platform, "Fuel a Dream" to raise funds for underprivileged children requiring lifesaving transplants.
The collaboration between MOHAN Foundation, Delhi Public School Bengaluru North, and Fuel a Dream proved to be a resounding success. Close to 100 students raised money to support this initiative which paved the way for five children receiving a paediatric transplant.
Who is Eligible?
- Economically underprivileged patients as determined by the grant criteria
- Kidney / Liver / Heart / Lungs / Pancreas / Small bowel transplant candidates may apply
Application Form and Supporting Requirements
The Application Form for Financial Aid can be downloaded by clicking below.
Application Form
- This form is required to be submitted to us by the hospital authorities where the transplant is planned.
- Applications must be made at least 15 days prior to the transplant date.
- The final decision on the applications (based on eligibility criteria), will depend on the discretion of the internal committee set up for this purpose.
#1
Baby Aaradhya Akunuri, Liver Transplant, January 16, 2021
On January,21, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Hyderabad requesting financial aid for Baby Aaradhya, who was admitted to the hospital on January 11, 2021 with the diagnosis of fulminant liver failure due to Wilsons Disease. The family was given the option of liver transplant and Aaradhya's mother volunteered to donate a part of her liver.
Anudaan Team contacted Mr. Winner Akunuri, the father of Aaradhya. He was in despair and shared that as if the agony of knowing that his 6 year old daughter had to undergo a liver transplant and that his wife was to donate a portion of her liver, they had the added distress of raising an exorbitant amount 18 lakhs for the transplant. After selling a piece of an ancestral land, asking friends & relatives and dipping into his savings, he had managed to raise 7.5 lakhs. This desperate father also set up an online fundraiser on MILAAP and raised another 2 Lakh.
Read More
The Anudaan team could hear the fear and desperation in the father's voice, but at the same time, there was a firm determination to save his daughter. After connecting with Mr. Akunuri, Anudaan team decided to support the transplant of his daughter. The team approached Transplants Help the poor Foundation, one of the Anudaan's partner, and they committed 2 lakhs towards Aaradhya's transplant. MOHAN Foundation also connected with Mrs. Bhavna Jagwani, Convener of MOHAN Foundation Jaipur Citizen Forum (MFJCF), who garnered more support through her network of family and friends. Anudaan team approached Gleneagles Global Hospitals and motivated them to give some concession on the total cost of the transplant as the family's economic situation was very poor and the child needed an immediate transplant. The hospital then offered a discount on the transplant.
MOHAN Foundation managed to raise 6.5 lakhs for Aaradhya through Anudaan. Through this collaborative effort, the transplant successfully took place on January 16, 2021.
Baby Aaradhya, hailing from Sirsapalli village, Huzurabad, Telangana, belongs to a low-income family that could never afford such an expensive transplant, without the support provided by 'Anudaan ' Making Transplants Affordable'. Mr. Winner Akunuri was working as an executive in a small company near his village. He had to quit his job so that he could take care of her daughter. The family's journey till Aaradhya's transplant was very sad and heart- wrenching. The family was living a very happy and smooth life until they heard about Aaradhya's liver disease. In November, 2020 Aaradhya had mild fever which went on for 2 weeks. Mr. Akunuri then took his daughter to the local pediatrician and took medication for 5 days. Unfortunately, the child's health condition was not improving and her stomach started swelling. On December 12, 2020, she was found unconscious on the bed. She was immediately taken to a hospital in Warangal, which is 40 kms away from their village. As her health condition was critical, doctors' referred the child to Rainbow Children's hospital, Hyderabad. After treatment and observing Aaradhya for 2 days, the doctor informed the family that she was diagnosed with fulminant liver failure and needed liver transplant and that was the only way to save her life. The family was shocked after receiving this information and to hear that the liver transplant would cost around Rs. 20 Lakh. They could have never imagined that this young, ever-smiling child would be diagnosed with such deadly disease.
Because of the poor economic situation of family, the child was then shifted to a Government Hospital called ESI Hospital, Hyderabad where Aaradhya could not receive proper treatment and care. She was admitted there for 20 days but no improvement in her health could be observed. Her health condition was getting worst day by day. In desperation Mr Akunuri asked the doctors, 'How can I save my daughter? Tell me where should I go to save her life??' But he did not receive any response. But he was determined to save her daughter's life and decided to be strong and never lose hope. That is when, he started seeking help and information from his relatives and friends for Aaradhya's transplant. He then heard about MOHAN Foundation from one of his seniors in the company where he used to work. He immediately contacted the Foundation's team in Hyderabad. Aaradhya was admitted to Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Hyderabad and Anudaan came into action.
'I thank everyone who worked round the clock to bring back smiles to our family. We will always be grateful to MOHAN Foundation, MFJCF and Transplants Help the poor Foundation'. Says Winner Akunuri, Father of Baby Aaradhya.
Both Aaradhya and her mother have recovered and slowly started living a normal life. Mr. Akunuri is a very good father. He is currently taking care of his two children as his wife is unable to look after children as she needs enough rest.
Aaradhya is very happy to receive a new life. She can be seen playing with her younger brother or doing her favourite activity that is drawing & painting. After a long health battle, she has been gifted with her precious childhood, when she can laugh, play, study and achieve her dreams. While she was admitted to Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the surgeon lovingly asked her- 'What do you want to become in future?' With a bright smile,she replied- 'I want to be a liver transplant surgeon so that I can also save lives of many people like you'.
#2
Ms. Susmitha, Kidney Transplant, April 1, 2021
On February 10, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable' team received a mail from one Ms Shirisha Guntaka from Houston, USA requesting help for a young 27 year old woman, J. Susmitha, requiring a kidney transplant. She had come to know about Susmitha as they both hail from Telangana. Moved by the plight of this young girl, Shirisha set up an online fundraiser.
'I got their case as a request for donation. Looking at their condition & after studying their financial issues, I started a fundraiser for them, but was unable to raise the money needed for surgery. I anyway told them to go ahead with the surgery and promised them that I will personally pay if I am unable to get donations.' This Good Samaritan had raised 40% of the surgery cost on the online fundraising campaign on 'gofundme' but had hit a roadblock thereafter. That's when she reached out to MOHAN Foundation.
Anudaan Team looked closely at the request and after receiving the required information and the requisite documents, decided to support Susmitha with her transplant. MOHAN Foundation contributed 2 lakhs and also worked closely with the hospital to bring the transplant cost down and Susmitha successfully underwent a kidney transplant on April 1, 2021.
Read More
J. Susmitha hails from a small village called Aagapet in Telangana. She is a housewife and mother of a 5 years old son. Susmitha is a Bachelor of Arts in literature (Telugu) and wishes to be a teacher but her dreams are on hold currently because of health problems. While they lived in the village, she had to go to Warangal for dialysis thrice a week. She was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease which started due to Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH). They lost their child at 7 months of pregnancy which is the first time Susmitha got high BP during pregnancy. While she lost the baby, she herself survived but with failed kidneys.
Susmitha's husband was an employee at an airport, but had to quit his job when he learned that his wife was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and needed to be taken for dialysis thrice a week. The family has obviously been undergoing financial struggles. When the doctor advised an immediate Kidney Transplant, her mother happily came forward to donate kidney to her beloved daughter. But due to their poor economic situation, the family could not have borne the entire expense of the transplant. That is when they started reaching out to friends and relatives and the word spread.
Both she and her mother have recovered and are slowly returning to a normal life. 'I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation from the bottom of my heart for giving me a second life.' - says Susmitha.
Somani Jatothu, Susmitha's husband says, 'I am very happy now. With support from MOHAN Foundation, the transplant went very smoothly without any fear. MOHAN Foundation is truly God's gift to us.' He now feels confident about returning to a full time job.
After the transplant, Shirisha wrote to the Foundation saying, 'We can't thank you enough for your kind donation! This is a moment where expressing gratitude is beyond words. In addition to helping by donating, you had also sincerely requested hospital management to reduce the surgery cost & got the estimate revised to 8.8 lakhs. You also worked with the transplant coordinator directly and showed that the family is not alone. MOHAN Foundation's presence and support has made a big difference in making the hospital management understand Susmitha's financial background & need to reduce cost.'
#3
Ms. Sujatha Chowgule, Liver Transplant on April 19, 2021
On March,2, 2021, Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore requesting financial aid for 21 year old Sujatha Chowgule, hailing from Selcete, South Goa diagnosed with decompensat liver diease (Autoimmune hepatitis). Sujatha belongs to a poor family and was in need of an urgent liver transplant and hence the hospital took the decision to find financial support for the transplant.
The total cost of Liver Transplant was Rs. 15 Lakhs, out of which, the family could only manage to contribute Rs. 2 Lakhs. So, raising the rest amount for the transplant became a major challenge for the Hospital. To begin with, Aster CMI Hospital started a crowd funding on KETTO for Sujatha's transplant. At this time, they approached MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team to help them in raising additional funds.
Anudaan team contacted Mr. Somnath N. Chowgule, Sujatha's father who shared that they could not afford the transplant as as he was a poor man and worked as a civil contractor in his village. Due to COVID-19, he was not getting much work. He could hardly feed his family of 6 members with his meager income.
Read More
He had somehow kept aside one Lakh from his savings borrowed one Lakh from his family members. The family had no means of raising the balance Rs. 13 lakhs that they had been quoted for the transplant. The disheartened father requested Anudaan team to support and save his daughter.
Anudaan team also contacted Sanika Chowgule, age 23, elder sister of Sujatha. She informed that Sujatha had been a fighter and stayed positive and strong since the day, when she heard about her liver disease. Though, she was aware that the family could not afford her transplant, she never lost hope. She kept telling us ' Don't worry. Everything will be fine. I am not going to die.' Sanika said it was her strong will power, which gave hope to all the family members.
After thorough discussion with the family members, Anudaan team decided to support Sujatha's transplant. The team coordinated with Transplants Help the poor Foundation, one of the Anudaan's partner, and they committed their support towards Sujatha's transplant. The Praveen Aggarwal Foundation also decided to provide financial aid for the transplant. MOHAN Foundation raised Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Through this collaborative effort, Sujatha successfully underwent liver transplant on April 19, 2021.
Sujatha is a hardworking and determined young girl. Since her childhood, she has an ambition to be a Fashion Designer. Sujatha has now returned to her hometown and is slowly resuming a normal life. She has restarted her studies and looks forward to becoming financially independent so that she can support her family.
Testimonials:
'Thank you so much MOHAN Foundation for showing so much concern towards me. I am now living a new life with your grace'- Sujatha Chowgule
'I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation as they have done a very good job. Without them, my sister's liver transplant was not possible. They have given her a new life.'- Sanika Chowgule, elder sister of Sujatha
#4
Ms. Kaminiben Parmar, Liver Transplant on June 22, 2021
On June 7, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Kaminiben Parmar's Liver Transplant.
Anudaan team also received an email from Mrs. Sherryna Contractor from Ahmedabad, Gujarat requesting help for Kaminiben as she is the daughter of one of her employees, associated with her for a long time. The generous family of Mrs. Sherryna had been supporting Kaminiben's family in the time of need.
Kaminiben's father, Mr. Shankarbhai Parmar informed Mrs. Sherryna about the failing health condition of her daughter and how there was no improvement in her health despite treatment from many hospitals. He told her, 'What life is this for our girl?' She vomits blood and is extremely weak. She is losing her best years to a failing liver and we are unable to save her life due to our financial status. The pain and fear filler in her eyes are a constant reminder of how we are failing as parents.' Disheartened and confused Kaminiben's family was losing all hope.
Read More
Mrs. Sherryna's family decided to help Mr. Shankarbhai's family and started contacting other big hospitals for Kaminiben's better treatment. After visiting many hospitals, she was taken to Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad, where her treatment and liver biopsy was done. That's when, the family received the shocking news that Kaminiben would die if she did not get a liver transplant at the earliest.
Kaminiben Parmar, age 23 belongs to Dohad, Gujarat. Her father works as a driver in Mrs. Sherryna Contractor's house. He earns Rs. 15,000 per month which is the only source of income for the family.
Kaminiben's heart-rending story started when she was studying in 7th standard. One day, after waking up in the morning, she suddenly started vomiting blood and had a gnawing pain in in her stomach. She was then immediately taken to Gastro Care Hospital in Vadodara, where her CT scan and liver biopsy was done. The family was informed that Kaminiben was suffering from a perilous liver disease, which is a rare genetic disorder characterized by excess copper stored in the liver. The family was in shock to hear this information. She was then referred to Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad for further treatment and tests.
In March, 2021, Mr. Anil Srivatsa, Managing Trustee of Gift of Life Adventure Foundation met and spoke to Kaminiben's family making them aware about living donation and advised them to contact Dr. Sonal Asthana from Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru. This positive discussion gave hope to the entire family and many of them stepped up to donate a portion of their liver to save their beloved Kaminiben's life. After consulting Dr. Sonal Asthana and conducting few diagnostic tests, it was confirmed that the mother was a suitable match.
Though Mrs. Sherryna's family supported the family with travel expenses from Gujarat to Bengaluru, pre transplant hospital charges and medical expenses but to support Kaminiben's liver transplant, which cost Rs. 15 Lakh, was beyond their limits. That's when Aster CMI Hospital and Mrs. Sherryna approached MOHAN Foundation for financial aid.
Anudaan Team looked closely at the request and after receiving the required information and the obligatory documents, decided to support Kaminiben with her liver transplant. MOHAN Foundation motivated the hospital to give some discount in transplant cost as the family's economic condition is poor. MOHAN Foundation contributed 2 lakhs and with support from other NGOs, Kaminiben successfully underwent a liver transplant on June 22, 2021. Both surgeries of mother and daughter were successful. Each new day has found her stronger and healthier. Kaminiben has developed a good appetite and is eating well. Her mother is also recuperating.
MOHAN Foundation wishes for their speedy recovery so that they can embrace the new life awaiting them, especially young Kaminiben. After receiving the gift of life, she has decided to continue her bachelor's degree in Arts as she aspires to be a lawyer in future. She is now committed to fulfill her dreams.
'I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation from the core of my heart for giving me a second chance to live and to fulfill my dreams.'- Kaminiben Parmar
'A young girl, who had to let go of all her dreams, her education, aspirations of a career, of marriage, of a future family just because she suffers from a rare liver condition. We were aware that Kaminiben was fighting a rare liver condition. We have been supporting her medical treatment. Unfortunately, her health condition worsened and she required a lifesaving liver transplant. The cost of the transplant was something beyond most families reach and Mr. Shankarbhai could not have afforded the transplant. We approached MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for help and we are so grateful for their financial aid. Thank you so much for helping Kaminiben dream again'- Mrs. Sherryna Contractor
#5
Ms. Sandya Debbati, Kidney Transplant on June 30, 2021
On June 28, 2021, Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Star Hospitals, Hyderabad requesting financial aid for 21 year old Sandya Debbati, hailing from Nizamabad, Telangana. She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, stage 5 and was on maintenance hemodialysis and required an immediate kidney transplant. Sandya belongs to a poor family. Her family could not afford to pay the huge cost of kidney transplant so the hospital decided to seek financial support for the transplant.
The total cost of kidney transplant was Rs. 5.3 Lakhs, out of which, the family could initially manage to contribute Rs. 3.5 Lakhs which they borrowed from their relatives and friends. As the family was determined to save Sandya's life, they managed to collect Rs. 80,000 more from their friends. Still, raising the balance amount for the transplant became a major challenge for the Hospital. They approached MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team to help them in contributing additional funds.
Read More
Anudaan team contacted Transplant coordinator at Star Hospitals and Sandya's brother who shared that they could not afford the transplant as his father, Mr.Chinna Sailu Debbati works as a daily wage laborer earning Rs. 10,500 per month. He could hardly feed his family with his meager income. The disheartened family requested Anudaan team to support and save the precious life of their beloved Sandya.
After thorough discussion with the family members, Anudaan team decided to support Sandya's transplant. She successfully underwent kidney transplant on June 30, 2021.
Sandya Debbati is a trained singer in classical singing. She loves music. Pre Transplant, she was pursuing Bachelor Degree in Arts. Being a hardworking young girl, she aspires to be a renowned singer since her childhood. Her misery began in July, 2019 when she suddenly fell down on the floor, having breathing issues. She was immediately taken to Star Hospitals, Hyderabad where she underwent several tests. She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and was on dialysis for a very long time.
In June, 2021, Sandya's health condition got critical. The doctors at Star Hospitals informed the family members that she needed an urgent kidney transplant to live and there is no other option. Her mother was the suitable donor who happily donated her kidney to her loving daughter. MOHAN Foundation contributed Rs. 1 Lakh for Sandya's kidney transplant.
Both Sandya and her mother are slowly resuming a normal life. Sandya is planning to continue her studies as well music classes soon so that she can fulfill her ambition.
Testimonials:
'Thank you so much MOHAN Foundation for giving me a new life'- Sandya Debbati
'I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation. Without them, my sister's kidney transplant was not possible '- Sandeep Debbati, younger brother of Sandya
#6
Mr. Rohit Singh Rajawat, Kidney Transplant on July 30, 2021
On July 13, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team received an email from Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Rohit Singh Rajawat's kidney transplant. He was suffering with chronic kidney disease. Rohit belongs to a poor family and could not have afforded the urgent kidney transplant that he was in need of, so the hospital took the decision to raise financial support for the transplant.
Anudaan Team contacted the hospital and Rohit's family. After thorough discussion with the transplant coordinator at Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre and Rohit's family members, Anudaan team decided to support the transplant. As part of the core principles of Anudaan, the team believes in collaborative efforts by the treating hospital, applicant's family, other NGOs to support underprivileged people. Hence, Anudaan team encouraged the hospital team to offer a discounted price for Rohit's kidney transplant. MOHAN Foundation contributed Rs. 1 lakh.
Read More
The family had also raised some money through crowd funding (Impact guru). Rohit successfully underwent kidney transplant on July 30, 2021.
'No matter how hard life is, don't lose hope' ' The saying stands true for 33 year old Rohit Singh Rajawat, a resident of Bhind, Madhya Pradesh. His father, Mr. Jagatpal Singh Rajawat is a farmer, earning approx. Rs. 60,000/per year. Farming is the only source of income for the family. With family's meager income, his father could not afford the cost of son's transplant which was initially Rs. 8.4 lakhs but thankfully was reduced to Rs. 4 lakh with efforts of MOHAN Foundation and with help from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Mumbai. For a farmer, Rs. 4 Lakh is a huge amount to collect and give to the hospital. Hence, Rohit's father had to borrow money from his relatives/friends and sold some part of his land but unfortunately, a huge part of the money was spent on Rohit's regular dialysis, pre transplant health checkups and bed charges at the hospital. That is when; the hospital approached MOHAN Foundation for financial aid.
Rohit is passionate about computer hardware work and programme coding. Pre Transplant, he used to run cyber caf' and to get Annual Maintenance Contracts form the local companies for hardware installation, programme coding etc. A father of twin sons and a daughter, he was living a beautiful life with his family until he heard about his kidney disease which completely changed his life.
In July, 2020, he started feeling uneasy. He was having breathing problem and coughing. His legs and hands started to swell. During that time, novel COVID-19 had hit India for the first time and everyone in the family suspected it to be COVID. He was immediately taken to Pariwar Hospital Multi Speciality & Research Center, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. After several tests, the doctors informed the family that it was not covid but chronic kidney disease. This information of course came as shock for Rohit and the family.
Since Rohit's health condition was not improving, the family members took him to SMS Hospital, Jaipur. But they had to return from there as SMS was not doing any elective transplants given their rising COVID load. Disheartened family returned back to Gwalior unsure about future course of action.
One of their relatives suggested them to take Rohit to Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre. Rohit was immediately admitted when he reached there. He had to start regular dialysis as his kidneys were no longer functioning. He was on dialysis till July, 2021. The doctors counseled the family and advised them for kidney transplant which was the best option for Rohit to live a normal and happy life again. The family was informed about living kidney donation. After several tests, Rohit's mother was found suitable to donate one of her kidneys. She gladly came forward to donate her kidney as it was a matter of her beloved son's life.
Both Rohit and his mother are now doing well.
A post graduate in Masters of Commerce and a trained person in hardware networking, Rohit, now wants to fulfill his dream that is to become a successful businessman in the field of computer hardware and networking.
'My family and I thank MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan Team for supporting us in the time of adversity and helping us to get through the tough time. Our family will always be grateful to them.' - Rohit Singh Rajawat
#7
Mr. Gowtham Phanitej, Kidney Transplant on August 25, 2021
On July 3, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team received an email from Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad requesting financial aid for Gowtham Phanitej's kidney transplant. He was a patient of CKD stage V-ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) on maintenance Hemodialysis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy. At this stage of CKD, the opportunity to treat a patient with drug therapy is almost lost. Hence, the doctors affirmed that kidney transplant is the only option for improving Gowtham's heart function. Gowtham belongs to a poor family and the kidney transplant was required on an urgent basis and therefore the hospital took the responsibility to raise financial support for the transplant.
Anudaan Team was contacted by the hospital. After thorough discussion with the transplant coordinator at Kamineni Hospitals and Gowtham's family members, Anudaan team decided to support the transplant and encouraged the hospital team to offer a discounted rate for Gowtham's kidney transplant. MOHAN Foundation contributed Rs. 50,000 as the family had also raised some money through their friends and relatives.
Read More
Gowtham successfully underwent kidney transplant on August 25, 2021. Hailing from Kheratabad, Hyderabad, Gowtham Phanitej, age 32 is a true fighter whose strong will to survive and live his dreams again, made it possible for him to endure the transplant. He got married recently and was enjoying his new life with his spouse, K. Shyamalatha, when the news of his kidney failure turned the couple's life upside down. It came as a big shock as Gowtham did not have any symptoms that indicated an imminent kidney failure. He even lost his job because of his deteriorating health condition. The burden to run the family came on Shyamalatha's shoulder and she became the sole breadwinner in the family. She works as a Telecom Engineer in a private company, earning Rs. 25,000/per month.
In June, 2021, Gowtham started feeling pain in his lower abdomen and had persistently foamy urine. They went to ShriKanth Kidney Care situated in Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. After doing several tests, it was found that Gowtham's creatinine level went upto 2.9 which was very high than normal level. He received further treatment and medicines from ShriKanth Kidney Care till February, 2021.
By the end of February, 2021 he was critically ill and was immediately admitted to Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad, where it was discovered that his creatinine level had gone up to 10 and both his kidneys had failed. This information stunned the couple. The doctors decided to put him on dialysis for some months with a hope of improvement in his health. He was on dialysis till August, 2021. Since no improvement in his health was observed, the doctors informed the couple that kidney transplant was the only option available for them in order to save Gowtham's life.
A huge part of the family's money was already spent on Gowtham's regular dialysis, pre transplant health checkups and other expenses of hospitalisation. It was difficult for them to pay the balance money to the hospital at the time of discharge. That is when; Gowtham's wife, K. Shyamalatha and the hospital approached MOHAN Foundation for financial aid.
Gowtham is slowly resuming a normal life. As he lost a lot of time battling with chronic kidney disease, he is now determined to find a job and wants to be a successful executive in a reputed firm.
Family testimonials:
'It is my honour and pleasure to thank MOHAN Foundation's life-saving initiative Anudaan from the bottom of my heart for supporting my husband financially during his kidney transplant. You are the only Foundation that came forward and helped us financially when we were in dire need. It means a lot to us. All of us are now very happy only because of your support. MOHAN Foundation gives hope to many people and we strongly wish that your foundation continues its kind support to many people in future. I wish your Foundation reaches greater heights' - K. Shyamalatha, spouse.
'My sincere heartfelt thanks to MOHAN Foundation for their financial help during my son's kidney transplant. Our family was very fortunate that we received your valuable support at the times when our family was in a most tragic situation. With your support, my beloved son's kidney transplant was done smoothly. Our family will always be thankful to your Foundation' - K. Nagamani, mother.
#8
Master Goutham BM, Liver Transplant on September 17, 2021
On September 16, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Master Goutham BM's Liver Transplant. He was presented to the hospital with acute liver failure, also known as fulminant hepatic failure, which can cause serious complications, including excessive bleeding and increasing pressure in the brain. It's a medical emergency that requires hospitalization. The child was immediately shifted to ICU as he needed an urgent liver transplant.
Goutham, aged 3 years, belongs to a poor family in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. His mother, Madhulatha G is the sole breadwinner in the family. She works as a coolie, earning Rs. 5,000/per month. With the meager income, it was very difficult for her to take care of the family going as well as bear the huge medical expenses of her son. Goutham was just 8 months old when he first showed signs of illness. His eyes were pale and he complained of stomach ache.
Read More
His liver had started to fail but with early diagnosis and preliminary treatment at a local hospital in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, he was able to recover. But, the mother's pain didn't end there. Her husband left her stranded with their only child.
'I stood strong to be both his mother and father. I was somehow managing our expenses and trying my best to put food on the table by working hard as a daily wager. But, the challenges in my journey kept becoming bigger.' Shared the mother, with immense sadness in her heart.
In August 2021, Goutham fell severely sick. He was shaking uncontrollably and his teeth were chattering. At first Madhulatha thought that her son was feeling cold. But, her gut told her that something was not quite right. She rushed her son to the hospital, took multiple opinions but the Gouthma's health condition did not improve. Goutham was then referred to Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore. His health continued to deteriorate on their way to the hospital. The 3-hour-long ride in the ambulance felt like the mother's worst nightmare as she saw her son slip into unconsciousness. Upon reaching the hospital, the doctors told her, that Goutham was having a seizure and needed to be operated immediately and put on ventilator support.
'Every day, it felt like my son was growing distant from me and that I was losing him. No child should have to go through such misery and for so long. I didn't want to lose my only child... My husband had already abandoned us. His health was deteriorating significantly as a result of this rare disease that was consuming him. It broke my heart to see my son in such pain' Madhulatha said.
Madhulatha shared her poor economic condition with the treating team and that she was helpless and could not afford to bear such a huge cost of her son's liver transplant, i.e. Rs. 15 Lakh. It was simply beyond her means. A ray of hope came to her when she heard about MOHAN Foundation's lifesaving initiative- Anudaan by Dr. Sonal Asthana, a Senior Consultant of HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery at Aster CMI Hospital. She was informed that Aster CMI Hospital would approach MOHAN Foundation for financial aid in an effort to save her beloved son's life.
Anudaan Team closely considered the request and after receiving the required information and the relevant documents, decided to support Master Goutham BM with his liver transplant. MOHAN Foundation motivated the hospital to give some discount in transplant cost as the family's economic condition is poor. MOHAN Foundation contributed 3 lakhs and with support from other NGOs, Goutham successfully underwent a liver transplant on September 17, 2021. The mother happily came forward to donate a portion of her liver for saving her son's life. Both surgeries of mother and son were successful.
'I am very happy now. I would like to express my happiness and gratitude towards MOHAN Foundation for saving my son's life by giving financial support. Only because of MOHAN Foundation, my child is alive today. I am a poor lady, hardly able to feed my child, how could I then afford the transplant cost? Now both my son and me are happy and slowly trying to come to a normal life. My special thanks to MOHAN Foundation.' - Madhulatha G, mother
#9
Master Kabyaneel Parashar, Liver Transplant on September 24, 2021
On September 14, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Max Super specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi requesting financial aid for Master Kabyaneel Parashar's liver transplant. The child was suffering from liver cirrhosis and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Kabyaneel Parashar, age 9 months, belongs to a poor family in Darrand, Assam. His father works as an office boy and being a sole earner of the family, it was very difficult for him to afford the huge cost of his son's liver transplant. In spite of the fact that he could not contribute much financially, he donated a part of his liver which was transplanted to his beloved son. At a very young age, Kabyaneel had to suffer from a chronic liver disease and had to go through terrible and endless pain. He was born by cesarean section weighing 2 kg. When he was just 9 days old, he was diagnosed with Jaundice. After being treated, he once again got Jaundice when he was 2.5 months old. His health condition was getting worst day by day.
Read More
He started having high fever, vomiting and stomach ache. Since his health was critical, he was admitted to Excel Care Hospital, Guwahati but there was no sign of improvement and the doctors referred Kabyaneel to Narayana Hospital, Bengaluru for further treatment. Unfortunately, he was tested corona positive so he was kept at COVID centre and with critical care and supportive treatment, he recovered.. But after some extensive tests, it was found that the child was suffering from liver cirrhosis and needed urgent liver transplant.
The parents were stunned to hear that their only son's life is at risk and transplant was the only option to save his life. Due to their poor economic condition, the parents decided to go back to their hometown and do the transplant later when they would have borrowed some money from their family and friends as the cost of transplant was beyond their reach. It was estimated that his liver transplant would cost around Rs. 19 Lakh including hospital charges, tests and medicines.
After some days, Kabyaneel started vomiting blood and became very sick. He was again taken to Excel Care Hospital, Guwahati, where he received treatment for a few days and was referred to Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi. The parents received some positive responses from the doctor at Max Hospital. They were informed about crowd funding and MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan for financial support for Kabyaneel's liver transplant. The family and the hospital immediately approached Anudaan Team.
MOHAN Foundation contributed Rs. 2 Lakh for the liver transplant and with the support from few other NGOs and Max hospital's subsidized cost for transplant, it was made possible for Kabyaneel Parashar to successfully undergo a liver transplant on September 24, 2021.
Kabyaneel is recovering and slowly resuming a normal life. His mother's happiness is unbounded when she watches her son playing and smiling. His parents wish that he becomes a teacher in the future.
'Thank you so much for saving my child's life with your financial support' - Mrs. Sumi Kalita, Mother.
'I want to express my gratitude towards MOHAN Foundation for offering financial aid for my son's transplant. Please keep up the lifesaving work that you are doing' - Mr. Mridul Kalita, Father.
#10
Master Aryan Kumar, Liver Transplant on September 29, 2021
On September 22, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi requesting financial aid for Master Aryan Kumar's Liver Transplant, who was suffering from liver cirrhosis and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Master Aryan Kumar, age 6 months, belongs to a poor family in Shahbad Dairy, North West Delhi. His father is the sole breadwinner in the family, who works as a field boy in a private company, earning Rs. 7,500/per month. With the meager income, it is very difficult for him to keep the family going as well as bearing the huge medical expenses of his son. The father donated a part of his liver which was transplanted to his only beloved son. Aryan's mother is the real hero of the tragic journey of her son undergoing a successful liver transplant. She used to work as a sales executive in a private firm but she had to quit her job after the birth of her son.
'Aryan is our first and only child. We had been waiting excitedly for his arrival for months. I thought the day he was born would be the happiest of my life.' - mother said.
Read More
Unfortunately, the newborn had to go through lot of suffering and pain. A few days after his birth, Aryan's whole body started getting pale. The nurses had noticed that his skin and eyes were pale so they took him to be tested for jaundice. 'I had barely got any time with my newborn when he was taken away from me. I prayed that his condition wouldn't be serious and the doctors assured me that it was common for newborns to be diagnosed with jaundice.' - mother said with fear. Aryan was shifted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). After carefully examined and intense treatment, he recovered and was discharged from the NICU after a few weeks.
However, Aryan's condition was deteriorating again. His eyes were still pale yellow and his stomach was slowly swelling more and more each day. He was just 21 days old when he was again admitted to a local hospital but his health was not improving. The parents decided to take their child to a prominent child specialist in Delhi with a hope that their child would receive better treatment and his sufferings would come to an end.
The parents were disappointed again when Aryan showed no sign of improvement. His health condition was getting worst day by day and the parents were terrified and confused about their son's life. But they did not lose hope especially the mother. She was determined to save her son's life. After some discussions with friends and relative, the parents took Aryan to a big hospital named Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, where the doctor revealed that Aryan had biliary atresia, a blockage in his tubes and it had caused liver cirrhosis. The parents were told that their child urgently needed a liver transplant. Without it, he would lose his life. 'I was devastated. I could hardly believe my ears.' - mother said with extreme sadness.
Aryan was referred to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Unfortunately, there was no improvement in his health and doctors could not find any way to save his life. Then one of the doctors at AIIMS suggested them to visit Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. 'Aryan is so little and ever since his birth, he has known nothing but suffering and pain. No child deserves such a fate.'
Dr. Vikram Singh, one of the finest Pediatric Liver Transplant Surgeon at Max Super Specialty Hospital gave a new lease of life to Aryan as well as to his parents who left no stone unturned to save their child's life. Master Aryan had to go through 13 hour long surgery which was successfully completed on September 29, 2021. Due to poor economic situation, the parents could not afford to pay the huge cost of the transplant which was very high i.e, Rs. 16.5 Lakhs. 'My husband barely earns Rs 10,000 a month. We spent all our savings on getting him proper treatment and medication up to this point. Now we have nothing left and nowhere to turn to.' - mother said. Dr. Vikram and his team informed the parents about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for financial aid for Master Aryan's liver transplant.
The liver transplant was made possible by the collaborative efforts of MAX Hospital who gave discount on the transplant cost, MOHAN Foundation and few other NGO's financial contribution. Anudaan Team contributed Rs. 2.5 lakh towards Master Aryan's transplant.
Both the father and son are recovering well and slowly resuming their normal life. The mother is very happy to see her son smiling and free from all the sufferings. She is finally learning to enjoy her motherhood unburdened of her constant anxiety. She wishes to work hard and to give Aryan good education. Her dream is to see her son becoming a liver transplant surgeon so that he can save many underprivileged children's life without any hustle and greed.
'Aryan is my first child and he is so special. Thank you MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for supporting my child's liver transplant and saving his life' - Mrs. Pinki Kumar, Mother.
'I am very happy now to see my child free from suffering and pain. When my health condition would improve with God's grace, I would like to donate fund to MOHAN Foundation to support their lifesaving and noble work' - Mr. Devender Kumar, Father.
#11
Baby Deeksha, Liver Transplant on October 19, 2021
On August 31, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan-Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Baby Deeksha's liver transplant, who was suffering from congenital hepatic fibrosis and needed an urgent liver transplant. Congenital hepatic fibrosis (CHF) is a rare disease that is present at birth (congenital) and affects the liver.
Deeksha, age 7 years hails from Channagiri, a town in Davanagere district Karnataka. The family is poor. Her father works as a bus driver in a private college. But after the covid-19 pandemic started, their family income took a massive hit. They were surviving on their savings. With the meager income of the family, it was very tough for them to pay a huge cost i.e., Rs. 15 Lakh for Deeksha's liver transplant.
Read More
'I stood strong to be both his mother and father. I was somehow managing our expenses and trying my best to put food on the table by working hard as a daily wager. But, the challenges in my journey kept becoming bigger.' Shared the mother, with immense sadness in her heart.
In August 2021, Goutham fell severely sick. He was shaking uncontrollably and his teeth were chattering. At first Madhulatha thought that her son was feeling cold. But, her gut told her that something was not quite right. She rushed her son to the hospital, took multiple opinions but the Gouthma's health condition did not improve. Goutham was then referred to Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore. His health continued to deteriorate on their way to the hospital. The 3-hour-long ride in the ambulance felt like the mother's worst nightmare as she saw her son slip into unconsciousness. Upon reaching the hospital, the doctors told her, that Goutham was having a seizure and needed to be operated immediately and put on ventilator support.
'Nothing is more valuable than the life of my daughter. My husband and I gave away everything. Everything! We have been in the hospital for many weeks now. And there's hardly any money to afford medicines, let alone an expensive liver transplant. What do I do now? Can a parent let their child die because they don't have money? I'll beg if I have to, I just want my daughter to live!' said the devastated mother.
It all started some months ago, when Deeksha was crying a lot and there was blood coming from her mouth. The parents felt like they were trapped in the worst nightmare. They immediately rushed her to Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, where the doctors immediately performed several tests. 'My husband and I ran from one corner to another as we only had nearly Rs.600 at the time. So, we immediately made phone calls asking for help.' mother said.
After proper health examination and tests, it was found that Deeksha was suffering from chronic liver disease. The parents were shocked to hear the earth-shattering news. 'Deeksha needs an urgent liver transplant. Her liver failure won't let her live long. It will affect other organs and even her brain at some point. To prevent that, we must make no delay in the liver transplant,' the doctor explained to the parents.
A couple of tests later, the mother found out that she was a perfect match for her child and that she will be able to save her by donating a portion of her liver. But that sigh of relief didn't last long. The estimated cost of the liver transplant was Rs.15 lakh.
After the parents discussed about their poor economic situation, the doctors at Aster CMI Hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope. With support from Anudaan, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Baby Deeksha successfully underwent a liver transplant on October 19, 2021. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2.5 Lakh for her liver transplant.
Both mother and daughter are recovering well. 'Police officer, mumma. I will be joining the police,' Deeksha would say. Her ambition is about serving the society.
'Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving our daughter's life with their financial support. We are impressed by their good and lifesaving work.' - Mr. Prasanna Kumar P, Father.
#12
Master Addwikh Tejj, Liver Transplant on December 24, 2021
On December 13, 2021, Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Master Addwikh Tejj, who was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and decompensation. He was in need of an urgent liver transplant.
Master Addwikh Tejj, age 5.8 years hailing from North, Bengaluru, belongs to a poor family. His father works as a civil work labor. Due to poor economic condition, the family could not afford the huge cost of their son's liver transplant.
In August, 2021, Addwikh started experience drastic changes in his health. He frequently started to fall sick. Abdominal swelling, fever and paleness were the major issues that he was facing. His parents were frightened to see their son in such a terrible state.
Read More
They immediately rushed to a local child specialist, where Addwikh underwent several health checkups and blood test. 'What was happening to our son all of a sudden? He always seemed to be normal and healthy.' - father said with a baffled voice.
Addwikh was diagnosed with jaundice. The parents were informed that his liver was getting infected and with proper medication, he would recover well but unfortunately his health was not improving. He was continuously falling sick, having fever and stomach pain. He was then admitted to another local hospital from where he received treatment for 4 weeks.
Since Addwikh's health was getting critical day by day, he was referred to Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru. After few tests and liver biopsy, it was announced by the doctors that the child was suffering from liver cirrhosis and needed an urgent transplant so that he could survive. The parents were shocked to get this information. They could have never imagined that their son would be diagnosed with a chronic disease.
Addwikh's mother was found to be the perfect match to donate a portion of liver to her son but collecting huge amount, i.e, Rs. 15 lakh for the transplant was a big challenge for them. They were then informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan for financial support. The hospital also assured that they would give concession on the transplant cost. The parents were excited and overwhelmed by the positive response and support from the doctors at Manipal Hospitals. A few other NGOs also contributed funds towards Addwikh's transplant.
MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 1.5 Lakh for Addwikh's liver transplant. He successfully underwent liver transplant on December 24, 2021. He has been doing well since the transplant and is recovering fine.
Addwikh has been a jovial and fun loving child. Since childhood, he is fond of cars and bikes and that's why he wishes to be adventurous and wants to be a biker so that he could travel the world and gather new experiences.
'I will be grateful to MOHAN Foundation for lifelong as they have saved my son's life with their generous support.' - V. Lavanya, Mother.
#13
Master Devyansh Dev, Liver Transplant on December 31, 2021
On October 29, 2021, Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi requesting financial aid for Master Devyansh Dev, diagnosed with Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia (EHBA), an inflammatory sclerosing cholangiopathy, which is the leading indication for liver transplantation in children. Devyansh required an urgent liver transplant and given the fact that family wasn't well off, the hospital undertook to support the transplant by raising funds for the same.
Devyansh, age 6 months hails from Madhubani, Bihar and belongs to a low-income family that could never afford such an expensive transplant, without the support provided by 'Anudaan ' Making Transplants Affordable'. Devyansh's father works as a social worker, earning a meagre salary which is not enough to pay even for the family's living expenses.
'Losing a child is every parent's worst nightmare. I never imagined I would have to stand by helplessly as my son fought for his life,' the anguished father said. Devyansh was born healthy, weighting 4 kgs and nobody could have ever imagined that after a few days, he would be experiencing the most painful journey to undergo an intense liver transplant.
Read More
When he was just 15 days old, his eyes and body started turning pale with intermittent fever and his stomach started to swell. The parents immediately rushed to Sewa Sadan Hospital in Darbhanga, Bihar, where he was admitted for 5 days. He was kept on a ventilator and tests were performed. Unfortunately, there was no improvement in his health. The lockdown due to corona pandemic worsened the family's situation. There were fewer doctors and staff at the hospital and limited services due to lockdown which affected Devyansh's health.
As advised by some senior family members, Devyansh was taken back to his hometown. Some family members thought that ayurvedic home remedies could improve his health but his health was getting worst day by day, so the parents decided to take him to a well-known hospital for children in Darbhanga. They went to Jai Maa Shishu Seva Sadan, where they received a shocking news that their son was having some serious problem with his gallbladder and that it had to operated soon to avoid further infections. The tiny infant had to bear the terrible cuts and pain. After few days, Devyansh was discharged from the hospital with a hope that his health would improve. 'I was filled with relief when he was discharged. Since the day he was born, I have been a wreck, and anxious about my baby's health. I thought the worst was behind us when we were told he was fit to go home.' - father said.
After 3 months, Devyansh's health again started deteriorating. He was then taken to Ramwati Nursing Home, Patna, where few tests and liver biopsy were done. The parents were informed that their son was suffering from chronic liver disease and needed immediate liver transplant so that his life could be saved. The parents were stunned!
He was referred to AIIMS, New Delhi for further treatment. The doctors informed that Devyansh was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia and there was no other treatment to improve Devyansh's health condition. The parents were also informed that liver transplant was the only option to save their son's life. The cost of the transplant was estimated to be around Rs. 19.5 lakh, which was beyond the family's financial limit. During the discussion with the doctors at AIIMS, the parents came to know about Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, where they could receive some hope and financial support for their son's liver transplant.
MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 1.5 Lakh for Addwikh's liver transplant. He successfully underwent liver transplant on December 24, 2021. He has been doing well since the transplant and is recovering fine.
Devyansh was taken to Max Super Speciality Hospital, where the parents had a discussion with the Senior Consultant, Pediatric Neonatology about their son's health condition and their financial status. 'After spending all our savings on his previous medical bills, we no longer have the means to help our son. We are afraid that we are going to lose our baby before even his first birthday. We need your support to save his life. Please, help us before it's too late for our little boy.' - parents requested the doctor. They received positive response and were informed about crowd funding and MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan for financial support for the transplant.
MOHAN Foundation contributed Rs. 3 Lakh for the transplant and with the support from few other NGOs and Max hospital's subsidised transplant cost, Devyansh successfully underwent a liver transplant on December 31, 2021.
Both Devyansh and his mother, who happily donated a portion of her liver to his beloved son, are recovering well. His body has accepted the new organ. All his reports so far have also been showing positive progress. The parents are excited to see their son growing and enjoying his childhood. They have a desire that their son joins Indian Army one day so that he could serve his country in a same way as he received support and blessings from well-wishers from different parts of the country.
'We are extremely grateful to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for all their support.' - Jyoti Gupta, Mother.
'Thank you so much MOHAN Foundation for supporting our son's liver transplant. May your Foundation continue to grow and keep helping underprivileged people like us.' - Rajiv Prasad Gupta, Father.
#14
Mrs. Rukman Ahirwar, Corneal Transplant on November 02, 2021
In November, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Niramaya Charitable Trust, Gurugram, Haryana requesting financial aid for Mrs. Rukman Ahirwar's corneal transplant.
Mrs. Rukman Ahirwar, age 70 belongs to Chattarpur, Madhya Pradesh. She has struggled so much in her life. She has been widowed for many years. Her husband passed away in 1993. From raising four children alone to taking care of her home and small agricultural land, she has done it all single handedly. Her youngest son is the sole earner in the family who works as a daily wage labourer.
Read More
She had been suffering from a corneal eye condition called cataracts. A cataract is a layer that has grown over a person's eye that prevents them from seeing properly. Her left eye cataracts has resulted in serious sight loss and has affected her ability to work and be independent.
Mrs. Rukman's major eye complications started in January, 2021. She suffered from left eye pain, irritation and cloudy vision. After getting medication for some months, she was taken to a local eye clinic in Chattarpur, Madhya Pradesh. After few eye tests, it was found that she was suffering from a serious eye syndrome called cataracts on her left eye. The family was in shock when they heard about it.
There was no sign of improvement in Mrs. Rukman's eye condition after several visits to local eye clinics and medications. Her left eye vision had completely vanished and eyeball stopped moving. The family was frightened to see her condition. The family had already spent huge amount of money in her treatment and lost all hopes.
Mrs. Rukman's youngest son, who works as a daily wage labourer in Rewari, Haryana was informed about Ahooja Eye & Dental Institute in Gurugram for affordable and better treatment. He brought his mother to Gurugram and after few check-ups, the family was informed by the eye specialist at Ahooja Eye & Dental Institute that Mrs. Rukman was in urgent need of a corneal transplant as her eye condition was critical. The family informed Ahooja team that they had spent all the money they had in Mrs. Rukman's eye treatment and that they could not afford to pay for the transplant. The family was informed about Ahooja Eye & Dental Institute's trust, Niramaya Charitable Trust.
Niramaya team approached MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for financial aid to support Mrs. Rukman Ahirwar's corneal transplant. Anudaan team contributed Rs. 20,000 towards the transplant which was successfully performed on 02-11-2021.
'I am thankful to MOHAN Foundation for supporting my corneal transplant and giving me a gift of sight.' - Mrs. Rukman Ahirwar.
'Thank you MOHAN Foundation for all your support. It is great to now see my mother out of pain and suffering.' - Satya Prakash Ahirwar, youngest son.
#15
Mr. Kashi Nath Dixit, Corneal Transplant on November 06, 2021
In November, 2021, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Niramaya Charitable Trust, Gurugram, Haryana requesting financial aid for Mr. Kashi Nath Dixit's corneal transplant.
Mr. Kashi Nath, age 70 belongs to a poor family in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. He is a retired serviceman who used to work as a support staff in a private firm. His story began in the month of November, 2020. One day, he realized something was really wrong. He started feeling pain on his left eye, cloudiness and burning.
Read More
His family contacted an eye specialist in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh and was shocked after hearing the news that Mr. Kashi Nath was suffering from serious corneal perforation which is an anomaly in the cornea resulting from damage to the corneal surface. A corneal perforation means that the cornea has been penetrated, thus leaving the cornea damaged. The doctor informed the family that Mr. Kashi Nath's eye condition was critical and he was in an urgent need of corneal transplant. Thus began his journey through not one, but three excruciating corneal transplants in his left eye.
The family initially opted for eye treatment and medicines to get rid of his eye pain but unfortunately, Mr. Kashi Nath's eye condition was not improving. So, the family decided to visit another affordable eye hospital. Mr. Kashi Nath's eldest son, who works as an auto driver in Faridabad, Haryana was informed about Ahooja Eye & Dental Institute (AEDI) in Gurugram for better treatment of his father.
By the time, Mr. Kashi Nath underwent his first transplant in June, 2021 at AEDI, he was experiencing pain and vision deficiencies demanding that his life revolve around his worsening eye condition. The pain was constant and he experienced daily headaches and eye exhaustion. His eye condition touched every facet of his life: his personal life, his children, his job, his social life and his ability to remain physically active. He was anxious to have the procedure, get through the recovery and return to living his life the way it was before.
Two weeks after surgery, Mr Kashi Nath's family was informed by the doctor that his new cornea was not responding or functioning as expected. At two months post-surgery, his transplant was deemed unsuccessful and a second transplant procedure was recommended. In August, 2021, he underwent his second corneal transplant at AEDI. Thus began his second round of recovery complete with multiple applications of anti-rejection eye drops and high hopes for success. Unfortunately, Mr. Kashi Nath's left eye vision was not improved and he again suffered from eye pain and irritation.
After taking medicines for some months, it was decided by the eye specialist at Ahooja Eye & Dental Institute that Mr. Kashi Nath had to undergo another transplant. By that time, the family's budget for the treatment had finished and they could not afford to pay for the third transplant. That is when, they discussed with the doctors that they did not have money to pay for the transplant and they needed financial support. Ahooja team then connected the family to their trust, Niramaya Charitable Trust, where they could receive some help. Niramaya team informed the family about MOHAN Foundation's life-saving initiative Anudaan-'Making Transplants Affordable'. The family and Niramaya trust approached Anudaan team for financial Aid.
Mr. Kashi Nath Dixit was supported for his third corneal transplant. Anudaan contributed Rs. 20,000 for the transplant which was successfully performed on 06-11-2021. Mr. Kashi's left eye vision is slowly getting better and the new cornea is clear with no cloudiness, best of all, no pain! He is hopeful for his future and to do things which he likes the most after he recovers such as watching news & cricket and doing agricultural work.
'Thank you so much MOHAN Foundation to support my corneal transplant and changing my life forever.' - Mr. Kashi Nath Dixit.
'I have no words to express my joy and gratitude. With support of MOHAN Foundation, my father underwent corneal transplant. I want to congratulate the foundation for their life-saving work. May the foundation continue its extraordinary work and supporting underprivileged people like us.' - Sailesh Dixit, elder son of Mr. Kashi Nath.
#16
Master Likhith SD, Liver Transplant on December 28, 2021
On December 19, 2021 MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Master Likhith SD's liver Transplant, who was suffering from Wilson's disease with decompensated liver disease and needed an urgent liver transplant. Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which copper isn't eliminated properly and instead accumulates, possibly to a life-threatening level.
Master Likhith SD, age 8 years hails from Sindigere village, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka. He belongs to a poor family. His father is a farmer, and also teaches the school children in his village. He goes house to house for giving tuitions. The child had health related issues such as fluid accumulation in his abdomen (ascites) and loss of appetite. He started to lose weight and was having on and off fever. The father was earning about Rs. 20,000 per month (which came from his agricultural land and teaching school children) but during COVID 19 pandemic, the family income took a massive hit. In addition, they also had to borrow money from relatives and friends for Master Likhith's treatment. With the meagre income of the family, it was very tough for them to pay a huge cost of Rs 15 lakhs for their beloved son's liver transplant. At St. John's Hospital, Bengaluru, the doctors informed the parents that child suffered from liver disease and referred the family to Aster CMI Hospital.
Read More
After physical examination and tests, it was found that Likhith was suffering from chronic liver disease. The doctors informed them that their son needed an urgent liver transplant. A couple of tests later, the mother found out that she was the potential liver donor for her son and that she would be able to save her son's life by donating a part of her liver. The sign of relief was for a short time as the hospital's estimation for transplant came around Rs. 15 Lakhs.
After the parents discussed about their poor economic background, the doctors at Aster CMI Hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope and confidence. With the support from Anudaan, few other NGO's and the hospital concession on transplant cost, Master Likhith successfully underwent a liver transplant on the December 28, 2021. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs 2 Lakh for his liver transplant.
Both mother and son are recovering well. Likhith is now very happy to receive a second life and he is excited for his future. His ambition is to become a cricketer and play for his country, India.
'Lots of gratitude to MF's Anudaan team for saving our son's life with their financial support. We are impressed by their good and lifesaving work' - Mr S.D. Dhananjay - Father.
#17
Mr. Kalu Nath, Corneal Transplant on January 10, 2022
On January 8, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Niramaya Charitable Trust, Gurugram, Haryana requesting financial aid for Mr. Kalu Nath's corneal transplant.
Mr. Kalu Nath, age 56 belongs to a poor family in Kadhai Village, Ujjain District, Madhya Pradesh working as an agricultural labourer.
He had been suffering from some eye problem from a long time. He realized something was wrong with his right eye five years ago. He started feeling pain, cloudiness and burning. His family contacted a local eye specialist in Ujjain for his treatment. They were in shock after hearing the news that Kalu was suffering from a serious corneal disease called Keratoconus which causes vision problems due to thinning of the cornea.
Read More
The doctor informed the family that Kalu's eye condition was critical and he was in an urgent need of corneal transplant. He then underwent his first corneal transplant. Though Kalu managed to get rid of the pain but his eye condition did not improve much. After four years, he started to feel the eye pain and was slowly losing the sight again.
Mr. Kalu's elder son, who works in Gurugram, Haryana, was informed about Ahooja Eye & Dental Institute (AEDI) in Gurugram for better treatment of his father. Looking at their father's critical eye condition, the family decided to visit AEDI with a hope that his eye problem would be fixed and he would improve his eye sight.
In January, 2022, Mr. Kalu was taken to AEDI, Gurugram for further treatment. After few check ups and proper eye examination, the doctors informed the family that he had to undergo second corneal transplant. Due to poor family economy, they could not afford to pay for the second transplant as all their savings were spent on travelling, previous corneal transplant and medical expenses. That is when, they discussed with the doctors that they did not have money to pay for the transplant and they needed financial support. Ahooja team then connected the family to their trust, Niramaya Charitable Trust, where they could receive some help. Niramaya team informed the family about MOHAN Foundation's life-saving initiative Anudaan-'Making Transplants Affordable'. The family and Niramaya trust approached Anudaan team for financial aid.
MOHAN Foundation-Anudaan contributed Rs. 20,000 for Mr. Kalu Nath's corneal transplant which was successfully performed on January 10, 2022. His right eye vision is slowly getting better with no pain.
'I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation for supporting my corneal transplant and giving me the gift of sight.' - Mr. Kalu Nath.
#18
Mr. Ganesh Ghorpade, Kidney Transplant on February 02, 2022
On January 17, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team received an email from Sahyadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune requesting financial aid for Mr. Ganesh Ghorpade, suffering from chronic kidney disease and requiring an urgent kidney transplant.
Mr. Ganesh Ghorpade, age 35.5 years hails from Indapur, Pune, Maharashtra. He belongs to a poor family. He was working as an executive in a private firm but had to quit due to his deteriorating health condition. The family was surviving on their savings and with support from relatives. It was hard for them to pay the exorbitant cost of kidney transplant. In November 2020, Mr. Ganesh started falling sick frequently. He suffered from high blood pressure, irregular sleep and stomach pain. He was taken to Savarikar Multispeciality Hospital and underwent few tests.
Read More
It was found that Ganesh was suffering from chronic kidney disease. The family was in shock after hearing this news.
Mr. Ganesh immediately started medication and was on dialysis till December, 2021. The family took him to Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune for further treatment in January, 2022. The doctor informed the family that Mr. Ganesh was in need of an urgent kidney transplant in order to survive.
A couple of tests later, Mr. Ganesh's mother found out that she was a perfect match for her son but that sigh of relief didn't last long. The estimated cost of kidney transplant was Rs.11 lakh as it was going to be an ABO incompatible transplant.
After the family discussed about their poor economic situation, the doctors at Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope. With support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Mr. Ganesh successfully underwent a kidney transplant on February 02, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2 Lakh for his kidney transplant.
Both Ganesh and his mother are recovering well. Ganesh is very happy to receive a second chance to live and he is now excited for his future. 'I am very much thankful to MOHAN Foundation, who saved my life.' Mr. Ganesh said. He wishes to be a successful business man in future.
'Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my husband's life with their financial support.' - Mrs. Monali Ganesh Ghorpade, Wife.
#19
Master Naitik Chugwani, Liver Transplant on February 10, 2022
On January 31, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi requesting financial aid for Master Naitik Chugwani's liver transplant, suffering from chronic liver disease and in urgent need for a liver transplant.
Master Master Naitik Chugwani, age 9 hails from Udaipur, Rajasthan. His father works in an optical shop and is the only earning member in the family, getting a meagre salary ill equipped to afford a transplant in the family.
Naitik started getting sick and weak at the age of 7. His stomach started swelling and he would get recurrent fever. His parents took him to S.R.S Hospital, Udaipur for treatment. The doctors gave him medicines and informed the parents that there was nothing to worry about and that the sickness was due to the extreme hot weather.
Read More
The parents went back home thinking Naitik would get better soon but instead his health condition progressively got worse.
Further tests at a bigger hospital revealed that the child was suffering from chronic liver disease and needed an urgent liver transplant. The parents were shocked and were worried for the huge cost of the transplant. Someone suggested Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. After the parents shared their poor economic background with Dr. Vikram Kumar Singh, Paediatrician Liver Transplantation, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, he informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan.
With the support from Anudaan, few other NGO's and the hospital concession on transplant cost, Naitik successfully underwent a liver transplant on the February 10, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs 2 Lakh for his liver transplant.
Naitik is slowly resuming a normal life. He has started his education. He is in fifth standard now. He is a bright student, aspiring to be a doctor. His parents are very happy and excited about his future.
'Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan for supporting my son's liver transplant. He has received a gift of life.' - Dheeraj Chugwani, Father.
#20
Baby Pihu Singh, Liver Transplant on February 16, 2022
On February 12, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi requesting financial aid for Baby Pihu Singh's liver transplant, who was suffering from portal hypertension and graft rejection. She underwent her first liver transplant in December, 2021. This is the second transplant which Pihu had to undergo.
Baby Pihu Singh, age 5 years is hailing from Chhatarpur, Hauz Khas, South Delhi. She belongs to a poor family. Her father works as a lab technician. With the meager income of the family, it was very tough for them to pay a huge cost i.e., Rs. 19 Lakh for Pihu's liver transplant, that too a second time round. Pihu started to have regular fever and stomach pain in March, 2021. Her stomach slowly started getting bigger. Her parents were worried and at the same time confused.
Read More
They could not understand that why all of a sudden their daughter was constantly falling sick. They immediately rushed to a private hospital in South Delhi, where she underwent several tests. The parents were shocked to hear that Pihu was suffering from chronic liver disease.
Pihu was on medication for a long time but unfortunately no sign of improvement was seen in her health. Her father was informed about MAX Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi for best liver treatment. Pihu was immediately taken there and was kept in ICU for some days. After some tests, the doctor declared that she needed an urgent liver transplant, without that she could not even survive. She underwent her first liver transplant in December, 2021 and slowly resumed normal and healthy life but after some days, she was again feeling weak, heavy stomach pain and mild fever.
In February, 2022, it was found that Pihu was suffering from portal hypertension & graft rejection and needed a second transplant. After the parents discussed about their poor economic situation, the doctors at Max Super Specialty Hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope. With support from Anudaan, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Baby Pihu successfully underwent a liver transplant on February 16, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2.5 Lakh for her liver transplant.
Pihu is very fond of teaching and wants to be teacher in future. Now that she has received a gift of life, she can pursue her dream.
'With support from MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team, my daughter's life has been saved. She got a chance to live again. I would like to thank them from the bottom of my heart.' - Mr. Vikram Singh, Father.
#21
Mrs. Amruta Rupesh Pakhale, Kidney Transplant on February 21, 2022
On February 8, 2022, Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Center, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Mrs. Amruta Rupesh Pakhale's kidney transplant. She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and was on maintenance hemodialysis requiring an immediate kidney transplant.
The total cost of kidney transplant was Rs. 7.25 Lakhs, out of which, the family could only manage to contribute Rs. 1 Lakh. Accumulating rest amount for the transplant became a major challenge for the family and hospital. That was the time when they approached MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team to support them.
Anudaan team contacted Transplant coordinator at Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Center and Mrs. Amruta's husband who shared that it was hard for him to pay the huge cost of the transplant as he worked as an office boy in a transport office, earning meager income of Rs.5000 per month. The disheartened husband requested Anudaan team to support and save the precious life of his beloved wife. After thorough discussion with him and hospital representatives, Anudaan team decided to support Amruta's transplant. She successfully underwent kidney transplant on February 21, 2022.
Read More
Mrs. Amruta Rupesh Pakhale, age 36 belongs to a poor family in Satara, Navi Mumbai. She is an ambitious woman who wanted to be an interior designer. After her marriage, she started working in a local library to support her husband to run their family. Her misery began in 2012 when she was delivering her first child at Modern Hospital, Satara, Navi Mumbai. Amruta suffered from protein leakage and high blood pressure. The new born baby was also weak and was kept in NICU for 25 days. She was feeling depressed and helpless to see her baby going through so much pain just after birth. Amruta underwent several tests and found out that her kidney was not functioning well.
In 2016, Amruta's health condition got critical. She was then taken to Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Center, Mumbai. She again had to go through painful tests. The doctors informed Amruta's husband that his wife was suffering from a serious kidney disease. She was on medication since then. But in December, 2021, her condition got worst and she was put under dialysis. In February, 2022, the doctor informed the husband that Amruta needed an urgent kidney transplant in order for her to survive. MOHAN Foundation contributed Rs. 1 Lakh and with support from few other NGOs, Amruta's kidney transplant was made possible.
After receiving a new life, Amruta is very grateful and excited for her future. She aims to fulfil her dream to become an Interior Designer.
'I am grateful to MOHAN Foundation for their financial aid. Without their support, my kidney transplant was not possible' - Mrs. Amruta Rupesh Pakhale.
'I thank MOHAN Foundation for supporting my wife's kidney transplant. Thanks for giving her a new lease of life' Rupesh Tukaram Pakhale, Husband.
#22
Master Sandeep K.B, Liver Transplant on February 21, 2022
On February 12, 2022, Mohan Foundation's Anudaan Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Master Sandeep K.B's liver Transplant, who was diagnosed with acute liver failure secondary to Wilson's disease. He was in need of an urgent liver transplant.
Master Sandeep K.B, age 10 belongs to a poor family in K Byadarahalli village, district-Hassan, Karnataka. His father works as a farmer, earning Rs. 5,000 per month. Hence, it was difficult for him to pay for medicines and treatment of his son. He spent all his savings, family loan amount in his son's treatment and there was not a single penny left with him at the time of child's liver transplant.
Sandeep used to be a healthy and active child but at the age of 8, he started falling sick.
Read More
He suffered from mild fever, paleness of eyes & stomach swelling. Baffled parents took him to a local hospital near their hometown. The doctor prescribed some medicines but Sandeep's health condition continued to deteriorate. For further treatment, they brought Sandeep to Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru where they were informed that the child was suffering from chronic liver disease and needed an urgent liver transplant.The shocked and confused parents were only worried for the huge cost of the transplant, i.e., Rs. 15 Lakh.
The parents discussed about their poor economic condition with the doctors at Manipal Hospitals and requested them for help. The parents came to know about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan, providing financial aid for transplants of poor patients. With the support from Anudaan, few other NGO's and the hospital concession on transplant cost, Sandeep successfully underwent a liver transplant on the February 21, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs 2.5 Lakh for his liver transplant.
Sandeep received a second chance to live and his parents are very happy and excited about his future. Slowing resuming a normal life, Sandeep has started going to school. He aspires to be an engineer.
"I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation for their financial support for my son's liver transplant. I wish they continue their life saving work" - Mr. Bulu Prakash R- Father.
#23
Master Iyan Gupta, Liver Transplant on February 23, 2022
On February 4, 2022, Mohan Foundation's Anudaan team received an email from Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi requesting financial aid for Master Iyan Gupta's liver Transplant, who was suffering from a chronic liver disease and liver cirrhosis. He was in need of an urgent liver transplant.
Master Iyan Gupta, age 7 months hails from Sonitpur district in Assam. He belongs to a poor family. His father is a shopkeeper, selling fruits. With the meagre income, it was difficult for him to pay for medicines and treatment of his son. Iyan suffered from mild fever, paleness of eyes & stomach swelling when he was 3 months old. Distressed parents immediately took him to Christian Missionary Hospital near their hometown. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all doctors were busy attending covid patients. The parents had to wait for a long period of time to be able to finally see a doctor.
Read More
Iyan was given some medicines with the assurance that he would be fine after some weeks. According to the doctor, due to extreme hot weather, the child got sick and that it was nothing serious.
Iyan turned 6 months but his pain and suffering was not over. His eyes were pale and stomach was still swelling. Many people suspected that Iyan was suffering from Jaundice and his blood test should have been done to understand the actual problem. He was again taken to Christian Missionary Hospital and after blood test, it was found the child was infected with hepatitis B. He was referred to Gauhati Medical College, Assam for further treatment.
The parent's relatives suggested them to go to Excelcare Hospital, Guwahati where Iyan could receive best treatment. After few tests, the doctor informed that the child was suffering from chronic liver disease and needed an urgent liver transplant. The parents were shocked. They were worried for the huge cost of the transplant! But a ray of hope came to their life when the parents met Dr. Vikram Kumar from Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, who used to visit Excelcare Hospital once in a month. After the parents discussed about their poor economic background, Dr. Vikram informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan.
With the support from Anudaan, few other NGO's and the hospital concession on transplant cost, Iyan successfully underwent a liver transplant on the February 23, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs 2 Lakh for his liver transplant.
Iyan is slowly resuming a normal life. His parents are very happy and excited about his future. They wish that their son becomes a doctor in future.
MOHAN Foundation team is like God for us. With their support, our son received gift of life. Thank you so much. - Mr Atchalal Gupta - Father.
#24
Baby Ishwari Ganesh Satav, Liver Transplant on March 11, 2022
On March 09, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, requesting financial aid for Baby Ishwari Ganesh Satav's liver transplant who was suffering from chronic liver disease called Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis which affects the liver.
Ishwari Ganesh Satav, age 5 years hails from Hadapsar, a town in Pune district of Maharashtra. She belongs to a poor family consisting of four members. Her father works on contract basis in a private company. A lot of family income had already been spent on Ishwari's treatment. They had to survive on their savings. With the meager income of the family, it was very tough for them to pay a huge cost i.e. Rs. 15 Lakh for their daughter's liver transplant.
It all started some months ago, when Ishwari was crying due to body itching and pain. She suddenly started to feel weak and lose weight.
Read More
The parents felt like they were trapped in the worst nightmare. They immediately rushed to Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune, where the doctors took her to an emergency room. She had to go through several tests. 'My husband and I ran from one corner to another, trying to survive. We only had nearly Rs.10,000 at the time. So, we immediately made phone calls asking for help.' mother said.
After proper health examination and tests, it was found that Ishwari was suffering from chronic liver disease. The parents were shocked to hear the earth-shattering news. The father underwent some tests and found out that he was a perfect match for her child but the transplant cost was huge i.e., Rs.15 lakh.
The parents shared their inability to pay with the hospital team and they were informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan initiative. With support from Anudaan, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Baby Ishwari successfully underwent a liver transplant on March 11, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2 Lakh for her liver transplant.
Both Father and daughter are recovering well. Ishwari is very happy to receive a new lease of life. 'I will became a Doctor, mumma. I will be working at the Hospital,' Ishwari said to her mother.
'I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my daughter's life with their financial support. Without their valuable support, the transplant would not have been possible.' - Mr. Ganesh Dattatraya Satav, Father.
#25
Master Hardhik Singh, Liver Transplant on March 17, 2022
On Feb 22, 2022 Mohan Foundation's Anudaan team received an email from MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi requesting financial aid for Master Hardhik Singh's liver Transplant, who was suffering from Biliary Atresia and needed an urgent liver transplant. Biliary atresia is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder. This congenital condition occurs when the bile ducts inside or outside the liver do not develop normally.
Master Hardhik Singh, age 8 months hails from SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab. He belongs to a poor family. His father works as a school bus driver in Chandigarh, earning a monthly meagre income. It was hard for him to run the family and at the same time, spend on medical expenses of his son.
When Hardhik was just 25 days old, he started to fall sick. Some muscle knots were starting to develop on his back. The family immediately rushed to PGI Chandigarh only to receive the shocking news that that the biliary drain tube (also called a biliary stent) was missing in his body and an external biliary drainage catheter had to be placed in his body through surgery.
Read More
Hardhik was just 2 months old when he had to undergo the excruciating surgery. He received medicines for 5 months but his suffering was not coming to an end. His eyes were getting pale and stomach started swelling day by day. He was then again taken to PGI Chandigarh. Endoscopy was done and doctors informed that Hardhik's condition was serious and he needed a liver transplant. The family was referred to MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. The doctors examined the patient. He had to go through several tests. After proper physical examination and tests, it was found that Hardhik was suffering from Biliary Atresia. The parents were shattered after hearing this news.
After the parents discussed about their poor economic background, the doctors informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope. With the support from Anudaan, few other NGO's and the hospital concession on transplant cost, Hardhik successfully underwent a liver transplant on the March 17, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs 2.5 Lakh for his liver transplant.
Hardhik's parents are happy and excited to see that their son received a new lease of life. He is slowly resuming a normal life. His parents wish that he becomes a surgeon in future and save many lives by his own hand.
'My heartfelt gratitude to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my son's life with their financial support.' - Mr. Harpreet Singh - Father.
#26
Baby Fariha Anam, Liver Transplant on March 24, 2022
On February 14, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable" team received an email from Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Baby Fariha Anam's liver transplant, who was suffering from ACKF (Acute on chronic liver Jaundice with decompensated liver disease) and needed an urgent liver transplant. ACLF is where liver failure occurs either suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
Baby Fariha, age 6 years hails from Chintamani village, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. She belongs a poor family. Her father is a farmer, growing and selling tomatoes, earning a meager monthly income of Rs. 1500 and after the corona pandemic, the family income took a massive hit.
It all started when Fariha was 3 years old. She had jaundice like symptoms and her face and hands started turning pale-yellow. She suffered from severe weight loss and mild fever. They immediately rushed her to Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, where the doctors admitted her and after multiple blood tests, it was found that Fariha was suffering from ACLF.
Read More
The parents were shocked to hear this. The baby needed an urgent liver transplant as her liver failure would not let her live long.
Fariha's mother was a perfect match for the transplant, but the family could ill afford the exorbitant cost of 15 lakhs for the transplant. The doctors at Aster CMI hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope & new life to their daughter. With support from Anudaan, few other NGO's & the hospital's concession on the transplant cost, Baby Fariha successfully liver transplant on the March 24, 2022. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 1 Lakh for her liver transplant.
Both mother and daughter are recovering well. She is active, playful and eating well now. She is disciplined and doing all the exercises as per doctor's advice. Fariha aspires to be a doctor and wants to serve the society.
'Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation team for saving our daughter's life with their financial support. We are impressed by their good and lifesaving work.' - Mr. Mohammad Enayathulla, Father.
#27
Mr. Anand Kadam, Liver Transplant on April 05, 2022
On March 24, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai requesting financial aid for Mr Anand Kadam's liver transplant. He had been diagnosed with end stage liver disease and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Anand Kadam, age 46, hails from Kharkopar, Distt- Raigad, Maharashtra. He is the sole breadwinner in the family. He is a farmer, who worked on his own agricultural land which he had to sell to be able to pay for his medicines and treatment of liver disease. With the meager income, it was very difficult for him to keep the family going as well as bear the huge medical expenses.
Read More
In November 2020, Anand started showing signs of illness. His eyes turned yellow and he complained of stomach ache. His liver had started to fail. After multiple hospital visits, he was informed of liver failure at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. He was told he needed an urgent liver transplant.
The family obviously could not afford the huge cost of liver transplant, i.e. Rs. 17.5 Lakh. A ray of hope came to their life when they heard about MOHAN Foundation's lifesaving initiative-Anudaan. They were informed that hospital would approach MOHAN Foundation for financial aid.
Anudaan Team looked closely at the request and after receiving the required information and the obligatory documents, decided to support Mr Anand Kadam with his liver transplant. MOHAN Foundation motivated the hospital to give some discount in transplant cost as the family's economic condition was poor. MOHAN Foundation contributed Rs 50,000 and with support from other NGOs, Anand successfully underwent a liver transplant on April 05, 2022. His wife happily came forward to donate a portion of her liver for saving her spouse's life.
Anand is slowly resuming a normal life and aspiring to start a construction business in future.
'I would like to express my happiness and gratitude towards MOHAN Foundation for saving my life with their financial support. MOHAN Foundation is doing commendable and life-saving work and I would definitely like to help the foundation whenever I can in future.' - Mr. Anand Kadam.
#28
Master Aryan Singh, Liver Transplant on May 10, 2022
On May 6, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from MAX Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi requesting financial aid for Master Aryan Singh's liver transplant, who was suffering from Wilson's disease, a rare inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in liver, brain and other vital organs. Master Aryan was brought to the hospital in a very critical situation. He was in need of an urgent liver transplant.
Master Aryan Singh, age 9 is from Mandawali Fazalpur, New Delhi. He belongs to a poor family. His father works as a housekeeping staff in a hotel, earning Rs. 8,000 per month which was not sufficient for his son's treatment and medicines. The family had to borrow money from their relatives and friends as they could not afford the huge cost of their son's liver transplant.
Read More
After receiving treatment from local hospital, Aryan was taken to MAX Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. His health condition deteriorated to the point where he had to be rushed to the ICU. He was in a critical condition after his bilirubin levels went up. He was unconscious for few days. That moment was very frightful for the family as they started thinking that Aryan was going to leave them all forever. Fortunately, his condition was stabilized after plasma therapy and few rounds of dialysis. But later, his disease surpassed the stage where medicines could help and only a liver transplant could save his life.
The family was relieved when they found out that Aryan's mother, was a suitable donor. But the hefty price of the surgery, i.e.; Rs 16.5 lakh left them completely disheartened. After a lot of discussion with the doctors at MAX Super Specialty Hospital, the family was informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them hope. With the support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Master Aryan Singh successfully underwent a liver transplant on May 10, 2022. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 1 lakh towards his surgery.
Both the mother and son are doing well. Aryan is very happy and excited now for his future. He has started his education. His ambition is to join the police force.
'I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team from the bottom of my heart for saving my beloved son's life with their financial support.' - Mr Jagmohan Singh - Father.
#29
Baby Kanika S.K, Liver Transplant on May 20, 2022
On May 7, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Baby Kanika S.K.
Kanika was suffering from Wilson's disease, a rare inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in liver, brain and other vital organs. The disease was detected too late and her liver had already sustained a lot of damage hence and therefore she required an urgent liver transplant.
Kanika, age 8, hails from Tumakuru, Karnataka. She belongs to a poor family. Her father is a small agricultural businessman, earning Rs. 20,000 per month which has been mostly utilized for his daughter's treatment and medicines. The family had to borrow money from their relatives and friends as they could not afford the huge cost of their daughter's liver transplant.
Read More
A Few months ago, Kanika started falling sick and things took a turn for the worse as she started experiencing stomach aches and would vomit everything she ate. After receiving treatment from local hospital, Kanika was taken to Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru. Soon, her condition deteriorated to the point where she had to be rushed to the ICU. She was in a critical condition after her bilirubin levels went up, and she was unconscious for few days. At that moment, her family thought she was going to leave them all forever. Thankfully, with plasma therapy and five rounds of dialysis, her condition was stabilized. However the family was told that her disease has crossed the stage where medicines could no longer help and only a liver transplant could save her life.
The mother immediately agreed to be the donor but they had no means to bear that huge transplant surgery cost of Rs 15 lakh. The hospital then approached the Anudaan team. With the support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Baby Kanika successfully underwent a liver transplant on May 20, 2022. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 1 lakh towards her surgery.
Both the mother and daughter are doing well. Baby Kanika is very happy and excited. She has started her education. Her ambition is to become a portraitist as she is very fond of art and craft.
'Many thanks and lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my daughter's life with their financial support.' - Mrs. Hema S.K - Mother.
#30
Master Anhadveer Singh, Liver Transplant on May 26, 2022
On May 23, 2022, Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi requesting financial aid for Master Anhadveer Singh, diagnosed with Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia (EHBA), an inflammatory fibrosclerosing cholangiopathy of infancy, affecting both the extrahepatic and intrahepatic bile ducts to a variable extent, which is the leading indication for liver transplantation in children. The child belonged to a poor family and was in need of an urgent liver transplant. Hence, the hospital made a lifesaving decision to provide financial support to the family for Master Anhadveer Singh's liver transplant.
Master Anhadveer Singh, age 10 is from Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab. He belongs to a low-income family that could never afford such an expensive transplant. His father has a small agricultural land which is the only source of income for the family.
Read More
He has been borrowing money from his relatives for his son's liver transplant.
The parents discussed their situation with the doctors at Max. They were told about crowd funding and MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan for financial support for the transplant.
MOHAN Foundation contributed Rs. 1 Lakh for the transplant and with the support from few other NGOs and MAX Hospital's subsidized transplant cost, Master Anhadveer Singh successfully underwent a liver transplant on May 26, 2022.
Both son and mother, who happily donated a portion of her liver to his beloved son, are recovering well. Anhadveer wants to join Indian Army one day so that he could serve his country in a same way as he received support and blessings from all his well-wishers from different parts of the country.
'I am grateful to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for all their support.' - Jaspreet Kaur, Mother.
'Thank you so much MOHAN Foundation for supporting our son's liver transplant. May your Foundation continuous to grow and keep helping underprivileged people like us' - Harjinder Singh, Father.
#31
Mr. Sugar Singh, Corneal Transplant on June 01, 2022
On May 09, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from SwaNetra Eye Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan requesting financial aid for Mr Sugar Singh's corneal transplant.
Mr. Sugar Singh, age 53 belongs to Karauli, Rajasthan. He is a farmer and the sole earner in the family. He works on his small agricultural land, which is the main source of income for his family. Due to poor economic situation, he could not afford to pay for his eye treatment and corneal transplant. He had been suffering from a corneal eye condition called cataracts. His right eye cataracts had resulted in serious sight loss and had affected his ability to work and be independent. The family informed SwaNetra team that they could not afford to pay for the corneal transplant. SwaNetra team approached Anudaan team for financial aid for supporting Mr Sugar Singh's transplant.
Read More
Anudaan team contributed Rs. 20,000 towards the transplant which was successfully performed on June 01, 2022. This support was provided from a grant received from Century Plyboards India Limited.
'With support from MOHAN Foundation, I was able to undergo my corneal transplant. Lots of gratitude.' - Mr. Sugar Singh.
#32
Master Mohd. Abbas Ali Haider, Liver Transplant on June 20, 2022
On March 16, 2022, Mohan Foundation's Anudaan Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from New Era Hospital & Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra requesting financial aid for Master Mohd. Abbas Ali Haider's liver Transplant, who was suffering from Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia with Cirrhosis. He was in need of an urgent liver transplant.
Master Mohd Abbas Ali Haider, age 9 months, hails from Mominpura, Nagpur, Maharashtra. He belongs to a poor family. His father works as a mechanical labourer, earning Rs. 5000/ per month. With the meagre income, it was difficult for him to pay for medicines and treatment of his son.
Abbas Ali suffered from mild fever, paleness of eyes & stomach swelling when he was 5 months old.
Read More
Since many people suspected that Abbas Ali was suffering from jaundice, he was given ayurveda medicine to cure jaundice. Later, he was also taken to a local hospital for blood test to understand the actual problem. It was found that the child was infected with hepatitis B. He was immediately referred to New Era Hospital & Research Institute, Nagpur for better treatment. After few tests, the doctor informed that Abbas Ali's health condition was critical as he was suffering from Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia with Cirrhosis. He needed an urgent liver transplant in order to survive. The parents were shocked. They were worried for the huge cost of the transplant. His family knew that if they could not arrange the money, their son would not be able to lead a normal life. Their income and savings were all used for his treatment and now they didn't know whom to turn to. They approached Anudaan team after they were informed of the same by the hospital.
With the support from Anudaan, few other NGO's and the hospital concession on transplant cost, Abbas Ali successfully underwent a liver transplant on June 20, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs 1 Lakh for his liver transplant.
Abbas Ali is slowly resuming a normal life. His parents are very happy and excited about his future. They wish that their son becomes a doctor in future.
'MOHAN Foundation team is like God for us. With their support, our son received gift of life. Thank you so much.' - Mr. Abdul Shafique - Father.
#33
Mr. Om Prakash, Corneal Transplant on July 22, 2022
On June 27, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from SwaNetra Eye Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan requesting financial aid for Mr Om Prakash's corneal transplant.
Mr. Om Prakash, age 63 belongs to Mahendragarh, Haryana. He used to work as a construction labourer but he had to quit his work due to his eye problem. Both his sons are also working as construction laborer.
Mr Om Prakash's eye complications started in April 2020. He suffered from left eye pain, irritation and cloudy vision He had been suffering from a corneal eye condition called cataracts and his left eye cataracts had resulted in serious sight loss and had affected his daily functioning enormously.
Read More
After getting medication for some months, he was taken to SwaNetra eye hospital for further treatment. He was given medicines for some months and later, he underwent his first corneal grafting surgery.
Due to the lack of care, treatment and follow up checkup, Mr. Om Prakash again started having complications in his eye and suffered from cloudy vision. He was once again taken to SwaNetra eye hospital, where the family was informed that his corneal graft had been rejected and he immediately needed a second corneal transplant.
The family informed SwaNetra team that they had spent all the money they had and could not afford to pay for the second transplant. SwaNetra team approached Anudaan team for financial aid for supporting Mr Om Prakash's second corneal transplant. Anudaan team contributed Rs. 20,000 towards the transplant which was successfully performed on July 22, 2022.
'After my second corneal transplant, I am not having any complications. I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for their support.' - Mr. Om Prakash.
#34
Mr. Santosh Shinde, Liver Transplant on August 05, 2022
On May 31, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra requesting financial aid for Mr. Santosh Shinde, who was suffering from HCV related chronic liver disease with Hepatocellular Carcinoma which is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma occurs most often in people with chronic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection. He was in need of an urgent liver transplant.
Mr. Santosh Shinde, age 45, hails from Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He used to work as a taxi driver, but he had quit work due to his poor health condition. Both his sons were pursuing higher education.
Read More
It was a very difficult situation for the family as the only earning member of the family was diagnosed with such life-threatening disease. The elder son had to start working to run the house and to manage his father's medical treatment. However, with the meager income of the family, it was very tough for them to pay a huge cost i.e., Rs. 18 lakh for Santosh's liver transplant.
The wife found out that she was a perfect match for her husband and that she would be able to save him by donating a portion of her liver. But the main challenge before the family was to raise funds for the transplant. They were worried and hopeless as they did not have money to pay for the transplant.
With the help of doctors and transplant coordinators at Nanavati MAX Hospital, the family could receive financial assistance from MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. With support from Anudaan, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Santosh Shinde successfully underwent a liver transplant on August 5, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 50,000 for his liver transplant.
Both Wife and husband are recovering well. Santosh is very happy to receive a second chance to live, and excited to begin work again.
'We are really thankful to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my father's life.' - Mr. Ganesh Shinde, Son.
#35
Mrs. Rupali Ajay Jadhav, Kidney Transplant on September 07, 2022
On August 13, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra requesting financial aid for Mrs. Rupali Ajay Jadhav, who was suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) from last four years. She needed an urgent kidney transplant.
Mrs. Rupali Jadhav, age 32 years hails from Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra. She belongs to a poor family. Her husband (who happily donated his kidney to his wife) is a mechanic in a garage in Mumbai. The family was surviving on their savings and with the meager income, it was impossible for the husband to bear the huge cost i.e., Rs. 8.70 Lakh for Rupali's kidney transplant.
After the husband discussed about his family's poor economic situation, the doctors and transplant coordinator at Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope. 'Nothing is more valuable than the life of my wife.
Read More
We have been in the hospital for two weeks now. And there is hardly any money to afford medicines and to pay the huge cost of the kidney transplant.
What do I do now? I just want my wife to live' said the distressed husband to the Anudaan representative.
With support from Anudaan, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Mrs. Rupali Jadhav successfully underwent a kidney transplant on September 7, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 50,000 for the kidney transplant.
Both Wife and Husband are recovering well. Rupali is very happy to receive a second chance to live and she is now excited for her future. She wants to start a new business and aims to be a successful entrepreneur in future.
'Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my wife's life with their financial support. We are impressed by their good and lifesaving work.' - Mr. Ajay Vijay Jadhav, Husband.
#36
Mrs. Kanchan B Pedhambekar, Liver Transplant on October 14, 2022
On July 5, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra requesting financial aid for Mrs. Kanchan B Pedhambekar liver transplant, who was suffering from decompensated chronic liver disease with HCV related etiology which affects the liver.
Mrs. Kanchan B Pedhambekar, age 34 years, hails from Pedhambe village, a town in Chiplun Ratnagiri (Kokan) district of Maharashtra. She belongs to a poor family. Both her husband and son work as daily wage labourers in a local farm. With the insufficient family income, it was difficult for them to pay the huge cost of Mrs. Kanchan's liver transplant which was Rs 15 Lakh.
Mrs. Kanchan was suffering from stomach pain, fever, urine problem. When her health condition got worst, she was taken to a local hospital, where the family received a shocking news. After few tests, it was affirmed that Mrs. Kanchan was suffering from a chronic liver disease.
Read More
She was then immediately admitted to Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune where the doctors took her to an emergency room. The doctors informed the family that the patient needed an immediate liver transplant in order to survive.
It was found out that the daughter was the perfect match for her mother and that she would be able to save her life by donating a portion of her liver. But still, the biggest challenge for the family was to arrange the huge amount to pay for the transplant.
After discussing about the family's poor economic situation, the doctors at Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope. With support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and hospital's concession on transplant cost, Mrs. Kanchan successfully underwent a liver transplant on October 14, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 50,000 for her liver transplant.
Both mother and daughter are recovering well. Mrs. Kanchan is very happy to receive a second chance to live.
'Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my wife's life with their financial support.' - Mr. Babaram Ramji Pedhambekar, Husband.
#37
Master Nibhish Yogesh, Liver Transplant on October 16, 2022
On September 27, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, requesting financial aid for liver transplant for Master Nibhish Yogesh, who was suffering from liver disease with PFIC-2, portal hypertension with decompensated CLD, which has been affecting his liver. Portal hypertension is defined as the pathological increase of portal venous pressure, mainly due to chronic end-stage liver disease, leading to augmented hepatic vascular resistance and congestion of the blood in the portal venous system.
Nibhish Yogesh, age 3, hails from Vikhroli, a town in Mumbai district of Maharashtra. He belongs to a poor family consisting of six family members. His father works in a private firm. With the insufficient family income, it was difficult for them to pay the huge cost of Master Nibhish's liver transplant which was Rs 17 Lakh.
Read More
Nibhish was suffering from swollen stomach with yellowing eyes. When his health condition got worst, he was taken to B.J. Wadia hospital, where the family received the shocking news that Nibhish was suffering from a chronic liver disease and needed an immediate liver transplant in order to survive.
The father was found to be a perfect match for his son and that he would be able to save his son's life by donating a portion of his liver. But still, the biggest challenge for the family was to arrange the huge amount to pay for the transplant.
After discussing about the family's poor economic situation, the doctors at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. With support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and hospital's concession on transplant cost, Master Nibhish successfully underwent a liver transplant on October 16, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 50,000 for his liver transplant.
Both father and son are recovering well. Nibhish is very happy to receive a second chance to live. His parents are excited for his future and want to see him as a police officer in future.
'I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my son's life with the much needed support'- Mrs. Supriya Yogesh, Mother.
#38
Ms. Priya Suresh Jadhav, Kidney Transplant on November 05, 2022
On November 2, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Center, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Ms Priya Suresh Jadhav, who was suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and was on maintenance dialysis. She needed an urgent kidney transplant to be able to survive.
Ms Priya Jadhav, age 23, hails from Pune, Maharashtra. She belongs to an underprivileged family. Her father is a farmer & a daily wage labourer in Pune. With the meager family income, her family could not afford to pay the huge cost of the kidney transplant, i.e.; Rs. 7.5 Lakh.
Few years ago, Priya started having pale eyes and stomach pain. She used to vomit whatever she was eating. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment, where it was found that Priya was suffering from a chronic kidney disease. She was then referred to Bombay Hospital for further and better treatment.
Her mother, Mrs. Manisha Suresh Jadhav came forward to donate one of her kidney to save her beloved daughter's life.
Read More
After the parents discussed about their poor economic situation, the doctors & transplant coordinators at Bombay Hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan.
With support from Anudaan, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Ms Priya Jadhav successfully underwent a kidney transplant on November 05, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 75,000 for her kidney transplant.
Both the mother and daughter are doing well. Ms Priya is very happy and excited for her future. She wants to be a doctor so that she can serve the underprivileged patients like her.
'Many thanks and lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my daughter's life with their financial support.' - Mr. Suresh Jadhav, Father.
#39
Master Fahim Shaikh, Liver Transplant on November 09, 2022
On September 20, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati Max Super specialty hospital, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Master Fahim Shaikh's liver transplant, who was suffering from Hepatoblastoma and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Master Fahim Shaikh, age 2 years hails from Mumbai. He belongs to a poor family. His father is a tailor. He has three more sons who are older than Fahim, pursuing their primary education. With the meager income of the family, it was very tough for them to pay a huge cost i.e., Rs. 16.5 Lakh for Fahim's liver transplant. The situation worsened when the father had to temporarily quit his work to pursue Fahim's medical treatment. At Nanavati Max Super specialty hospital, the family was informed that their child was in need of an urgent liver transplant.
Read More
A couple of tests later, Fahim's mother was found to be a perfect match for her son. The estimated cost of the liver transplant was Rs.16.5 lakh.
After the family discussed about their poor economic condition with the doctors at Nanavati Max Super specialty hospital, they were informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan from where they could receive financial support. This information gave them a new hope. With support from Anudaan, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Master Fahim Shaikh successfully underwent a liver transplant on November 09, 2022.
MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 1 lakh for his liver transplant.
Both mother and son are recovering well. Fahim's family is very happy to see their son resume a normal life and are excited to see him going to school. His parents aspire for Fahim to become a police officer.
'I am really thankful to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my son's life.' - Imtiyaz Shaikh (Father).
#40
Baby Hafsa Qureshi, Liver Transplant on December 02, 2022
On November 22, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati Max Super Specialty hospital, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Baby Hafsa Qureshi's liver transplant, who was suffering from autoimmune hepatitis with decompensated liver disease and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Baby Hafsa, age 7, hails from Jogeshwari West, Mumbai. She belongs to a middle-class family. Her father works as a site supervisor. But after the covid-19 pandemic started, their family income took a massive hit. They were somehow managing their family expenses, however Hafsa's multiple hospitalizations drained them completely. With the meager income of the family, it was very tough for them to pay the huge cost i.e., Rs. 16.5 Lakh for Hafsa's liver transplant.
'Hafsa needs an urgent liver transplant. Her liver failure won't let her live long. We must make no delay in the liver transplant,' the doctor explained to the parents.
A few tests later, the mother was found to be a perfect match for her child. The family then discussed about their economic challenges with the doctors at Nanavati Max Super Specialty hospital. The parents were informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan.
Read More
With support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Baby Hafsa successfully underwent a liver transplant on December 02, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 50,000 for her liver transplant.
Hafsa is blessed with a second life. She is excited for her future and wants to be an educator.
'It means a lot to me and I am so happy now to see that my daughter is doing well after so much pain and suffering. Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation for their quick and timely financial support.' - Mr. Farooq Qureshi, Father.
#41
Master Rick Adhikary, Liver Transplant on December 28, 2022
On December 28, 2022, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Max Super speciality hospital, Saket, Delhi requesting financial aid for Master Rick Adhikary's liver transplant, who was suffering from Wilson Disease and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Master Rick Adhikary, age 5 years, hails from North 24, Parganas, West Bengal. He belongs to a poor family. His father works as a daily wage labourer, with his meagre salary of Rs. 2,000 they were somehow managing their family expenses, however Rick's multiple hospital visits drained them completely. It was very tough for them to pay the huge cost i.e., Rs. 16 Lakh for Rick's liver transplant.
Rick was a healthy child a year of his birth. Then he suffered from jaundice. It was during the treatment in Belur, Gulmarg hospital where he was also diagnosed with Hepatitis B and C. His health kept on deteriorating leading him to critical health condition. Anxious parents then decided to take their only son to MAX hospital, Saket with the hope to cure their son.
After few tests father was found to be a perfect match for his child. Family although with their limited sources of income managed to raise Rs. 12 lakhs for transplant through borrowing from friends, relatives etc. The family then discussed about their economic challenges with the doctors at Max Super Specialty hospital.
Read More
The parents were informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan, with support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Master. Rick Adhikari successfully underwent a liver transplant in the month of December, 2022. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 1,50,000 for his liver transplant.
'Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation for saving my child.' - Rakesh Adhikary, Father.
#42
Master Advik Ambadgatti, Liver Transplant on January 23, 2023
On January 23, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan-"Making Transplants Affordable" team received an email from Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, requesting financial aid for liver transplant of Master Advik Ambadgatti, suffering from chronic liver disease.
Master Advik Ambadgatti, age 1, hails from Dharwad, Karnataka. He belongs to a poor family. His father works as a daily wage labourer, earning a meagre monthly income, which was not sufficient for all family expenses including Advik's treatment and to afford huge liver transplant cost, i.e.; Rs. 16.5 lakhs.
Advik was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma when he was just 8 months old. Hepatoblastoma is a rare tumour (an abnormal tissue growth) that originates in cells in the liver. It is the most common cancerous (malignant) liver tumour in early childhood. Most Hepatoblastoma tumours begin in the right lobe of the liver. Advik's early diagnosis was done at SDM hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka.
Read More
He was later referred to KLE society, Karnataka where, he underwent 4 cycles of Chemo Therapy. Since his cancer reached advance stage, he was further referred to TATA Memorial hospital, Mumbai. Advik's family had to shift to Mumbai for his better treatment. At TATA Memorial, he was advised to undergo liver transplant in order to survive and referred to Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital.
A couple of tests later, it was found out that Advik's father was the perfect match for his son and that he would be able to save his son's life by donating him a portion of his liver. But still, the biggest challenge for the family was to arrange the huge amount to pay for the transplant.
After discussing about the family's poor economic situation, doctors at Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope. With support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and hospital's concession on transplant cost, Master Advik successfully underwent a liver transplant on March 28,2023. MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan sanctioned Rs. 1.5 lakh for his liver transplant.
Both son and father are recovering well. Advik's parents are very happy to see that their son received a second chance to live. His parents wish that he becomes a successful businessman in future.
'We are very thankful to MOHAN Foundation for supporting our son's liver transplant. Advik received a new lease of life and we are so happy and excited'- Mr. Mahesh Ambadgatti, Father.
#43
Master Chethan K.M, Liver Transplant on February 17, 2023
On February 17, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Aster CMI hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Master Chethan K.M's liver transplant. The child was suffering from liver cirrhosis and needed an urgent transplantation.
Master Chethan KM, age 1.3 years, hails from Kolar Taluk, Kolar, Karnataka. He belongs to a poor family. His father is a primary school teacher (private job), earning poor monthly salary. He is the sole earner in the family. With the meager income, it was very hard for him to pay the huge cost of the liver transplant, which was estimated around Rs. 15 lakhs.
At the time of admission at Aster CMI hospital, his eyes were bright yellow filled with pain and fear. He was frequently crying and every tear was a reminder that he didn't have much time left if the transplant was not performed on time.
"For 8 long years, we yearned for someone to call us, mamma & papa. When we first learnt of the pregnancy, our happiness knew no bounds! And the day the doctors informed us that we were going to be parents of twin babies, we were over the moon.' -said the parents.
Read More
'We hoped and prayed for 9 months and welcomed two healthy babies, but we didn't know that just days after their birth, we would be fighting to save one of our babies.' shared the distressed parents.
Chethan started experiencing severe health issues right after his birth. The parents had taken him for a health checkup when the doctors at a local hospital, informed them to get their son checked for jaundice. His eyes were yellow, which was the matter of concern for the doctors. That was the beginning of the nightmare for the parents. He was referred to Aster CMI hospital for further treatment. After multiple tests and scans, Chethan was diagnosed with decompensated chronic liver disease. The child had already spent the previous year of his life in extreme pain. 'Our poor son kept crying all the time. He was just one year old, and no baby should be forced to fight for his life. The doctors informed us that our son's liver had completely failed and the only way to save his life was a liver transplant at the earliest.'-said the parents.
The estimated cost of the liver transplant was Rs. 15 lakhs. The parents had somehow brought their child at Aster CMI hospital and continued his treatment and medicines for the last one year by taking loans from their friends and relatives. After a lot of discussion with the doctors at Aster CMI about family's poor economic situation, the family was informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This news gave them an instant relief and a new hope. With the support from Anudaan, hospital's concession on the transplant and other NGOs, Master Chethan successfully underwent a liver transplant on March 07, 2023. Anudaan sanctioned Rs.1.5 lakhs towards his surgery.
Chethan is now doing extremely well. He is playful and mischievous. His parents wish that he becomes a professor in future.
'Many thanks and lot of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation for saving our son's life with their financial support. We regained our lives again.' Mr. Manjunatha K.M & Mrs. Shyamala A, parents.
#44
Baby Darshita Zore, Liver Transplant on February 18, 2023
On February 18, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan-'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, requesting financial aid for liver transplant of Baby Darshita Zore. She was suffering from chronic liver disease.
Baby Darshita Zore, 1 year and 10-month-old, hails from Buldhana, Maharashtra. She belongs to a poor family. Her father is a mechanic in a local garage, earning a meagre monthly income. He is the sole earner in the family. His relatives were supporting the family to be able to meet the basic needs as the father had to utilize all his monthly income in his daughter's pre transplant tests and medication. It was very hard for the family to afford the huge liver transplant cost, i.e.; Rs. 16.5 lakhs.
Read More
Darshita was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia by birth. Biliary atresia is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder. This congenital condition occurs when the bile ducts inside or outside the liver do not develop normally. At a young age, Darshita had to undergo a painful Kasai surgery which unfortunately failed. A Kasai portoenterostomy is a surgical treatment performed on infants with Type IVb choledochal cyst and biliary atresia to allow for bile drainage.
After taking treatment in various hospitals, the patient finally had to travel to Mumbai for advanced treatment and for her liver transplant. Darshita was later admitted to Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital. After couple of tests, it was found out that Darshita's grandmother was the perfect match for her granddaughter and that she would be able to save her granddaughter's life by donating her a portion of her liver. The biggest challenge for the family was to arrange the huge amount to pay for the transplant.
After discussing about the family's poor economic situation, doctors at Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope. With support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and hospital's concession on transplant cost, Baby Darshita successfully underwent a liver transplant on 24-04-2023. MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan sanctioned Rs. 1.5 lakh for her liver transplant.
Both child and grandmother are recovering well. Darshita's parents are very happy to see that their daughter received a second chance to live. Her parents wish that she becomes a doctor in future.
'We are very thankful to MOHAN Foundation for supporting us. It would have been impossible for our daughter to undergo such an expensive liver transplant without this financial support. Our daughter has a new life now.'- Mrs. Snehal Zore, mother.
#45
Mr. Monising Bungdon', Kidney Transplant on March 11, 2023
On March 11, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- "Making Transplants Affordable" team received an email from Shija Hospitals and Research Institute Pvt. Ltd, Imphal, Manipur, requesting financial aid for Mr. Monising Bungdon's kidney transplant. He was suffering with chronic kidney disease and needed an urgent transplantation.
Mr. Monising Bungdon, age 61, hails from Chandel, Manipur. He is a farmer, earning a meager income for his family. It was in any case difficult for him to take care of his family and to pay for his children's education. The additional expenditure on medicines and pre-transplant treatment was already taking its toll. He was finding it very hard to pay the huge cost of his kidney transplant, i.e., Rs. 6 lakhs.
At RIMS, after few tests, it was found out that his kidney was not functioning properly. Due to COVID 19 pandemic, no one was allowed to go outside the premises of Mr. Monising's residential area in his village.
Read More
Hence, the family couldn't visit hospital for further health checkup for almost six months due to which, Mr. Monising's health condition got worst, which led to chronic kidney disease, stage- V.
Because of his health condition, Mr. Monising had to stop working. He had to take rest and go for dialysis 3 times in a week. His children's education was stopped. They had to help their mother in cultivation in order to survive. For the family, Mr. Monising's health and his life, was the main concern, so they decided to get the kidney transplant done at any cost. The family later went to Shija Hospitals and Research Institute, Manipur for kidney transplant.
Mr. Monising's wife volunteered to donate one of her kidney but unfortunately, her blood sample was not matching with her husband. Now the question was that who will be the donor and how to deal with the financial issues?
The doctors and transplant coordinator at Shija hospitals informed the family about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. Later on, Mr. Monising's daughter made her mind to volunteer for donating her kidney to her father. As she was very dear to his father, he refused to receive her kidney and told the family that it was better to die. After repeated counselling, the family managed to convince Mr. Monising to receive her daughter's kidney. It was a difficult moment for the family. After few tests, it was confirmed that the daughter was a perfect match for her father.
Anudaan team also helped the hospital in connecting with other NGOs for some more financial support to be able to raise the full amount, which was needed for the kidney transplant.
With the support from Anudaan, Chief Minister Health Fund & other NGOs, Mr. Monising successfully underwent a kidney trabsplant on 07-04-2023. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 50,000 for the transplant.
Both father and daughter are doing fine now and their lives are back to normal.
"I want to thank MOHAN Foundation for supporting my husband's kidney transplant. Without him, my life is nothing".'-Mrs. Lunching Sengul, wife.
#46
Mr. Laimujam Premjit, Kidney Transplant on March, 2023
In March, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Shija Hospitals and Research Institute Pvt. Ltd, Imphal, Manipur, requesting financial aid for Mr. Laimujam Premjit's kidney transplant. He was suffering from chronic kidney disease and needed an urgent transplantation.
Mr. Laimujam Premjit Singh, age 44, hails from Imphal West, Manipur. It had been two long years since Laimujam was suffering from kidney disease. It was very painful and scary, when his family learned that Laimujam was having kidney problem. The doctors at Shija hospitals, informed the family that sooner or later, the patient will require a kidney transplant and it would be the best option to sustain his life. After hearing that word 'Transplant', the family was shaken and worried up as to whom would they ask for support and how much the transplant would cost.
Read More
Since Laimujam was not able to work due to his health condition, his wife had to earn money for the family expenses. 'He had to take rest. He kept smiling at me, hiding his pain. I couldn't bear the thought of living without my husband, and I consoled myself and decided to go to the local market for selling cloths as a street vendor to earn money.'-shared his wife with deep sorrow.
On February 12, 2023, Laimujam's daughter called his mother when she was in the market. She informed her mother that her father was very unwell and was having difficulty breathing. Laimujam was immediately taken to Shija hospitals.
Laimujam underwent an emergency dialysis at the ICU. His health condition was slightly improved and he got discharged after two days. The doctor explained the family that the patient had to undergo dialysis two times a week otherwise his health might be affected. The family was advised to start planning for kidney transplant. They were also informed about living donation and that one of their family members, above 18 years of age, could donate one kidney to the patient of his/her blood samples would match with the patient.
At first, Laimujam's wife underwent blood tests with a hope to save her husband's life but unfortunately, her blood group didn't match with her husband. But a ray of hope came to their lives, when Laimujam's younger sister's blood sample matched with her brother. She was very happy to be able to save his brother's life. But another challenge was waiting for them to collect the huge amount for the transplant. The estimate cost for the transplant was Rs 6 lakhs.
MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team played a major role in supporting Laimujam's kidney transplant at Shija hospitals. The doctors and transplant coordinator were informed about Anudaan from MOHAN Foundation's trained transplant coordinators at Shija hospitals.
Anudaan team also helped the hospital in connecting with other NGOs for some more financial support to be able to raise the full amount, which was needed for Laimujam's kidney transplant. It was the first time, when the hospital was trying to fundraise on behalf of a patient's family, considering the poor economic situation of the family.
With the support from Anudaan, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana & other NGOs, Laimujam successfully underwent a kidney transplant on March 03, 2023. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 1 lakh for the transplant.
Both brother and sister are doing fine now and their lives are back to normal. Laimujam is now aspiring to be an entrepreneur.
'I would like to thank the entire team of MOHAN Foundation for not only supporting my husband's kidney transplant but also supporting the hospital staff in connecting with other like-minded NGOs and helping in the whole process of documentation.' .'-Mrs. Hematombi Devi, wife.
#47
Master Rameswar Balu Sangale, Kidney Transplant on April 05, 2023
On April 5, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- "Making Transplants Affordable" team received an email from Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, Maharashtra, requesting financial aid for liver transplant of Master Rameswar Balu Sangale, suffering with chronic kidney disease.
Master Rameswar Balu Sangale, age 16 years, hails from Tamaswadi, a town in Nashik district of Maharashtra. He belongs to a poor family consisting of four family members. His father is a farmer. With the insufficient family income, it was difficult for them to pay huge cost of Rameswar's kidney transplant, which was Rs 6.50 lakhs.
Rameswar's health was deteriorating day by day. He was taken to B.J. Wadia hospital where the family received the shocking news that he was suffering from a chronic kidney disease. The doctors informed the family that the patient needed an immediate kidney transplant to survive.
Read More
Rameswar's mother was the perfect match for her son and that she would be able to save her son's life by donating him one kidney. But the biggest challenge for the family was to arrange the huge amount to pay for the transplant.
After discussing about the family's poor economic situation, the doctors at Bai Jerbai Wadia hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a new hope. With support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and hospital's concession on transplant cost, Master Rameswar successfully underwent a kidney transplant on 11-04-2023. MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan sanctioned Rs. 1 lakh for his kidney transplant.
Both son and mother are recovering well. Rameswar is very happy to receive a second chance to live. He is aspiring to be a teacher in future.
"I want to thank MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my beloved son's life with their financial support. It is an incredible feeling whenever I see my child smiling and out of immense pain now" .' - Mrs. Smita Sangale, Mother.
#48
Master Vrushank Ranjit Patil, Liver Transplant on April 05, 2023
On April 5, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- "Making Transplants Affordable" team received an email from Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, Maharashtra, requesting financial aid for liver transplant of Master Vrushank Ranjit Patil, who was suffering from chronic liver disease.
Master Vrushank Patil, age 9 years, hails from Kalmboli Node, Raigarh, a town in Navi Mumbai district of Maharashtra. He belongs to a poor family. His father works as a security guard. With the insufficient family income, it was difficult for them to pay the huge cost of Master Vrushank's liver transplant, which was Rs 10 lakhs.
Vrushank was suffering from swollen stomach with yellowish eyes and having liver infection. Since, his health condition was getting worst day by day, he was taken to B.J. Wadia hospital, where the family received the shocking news that Vrushank was suffering from a chronic liver disease. The doctors informed the family that the patient needed an immediate liver transplant in order to survive.
Read More
Mother was found a perfect match for her son and she was very happy to hear that she would be able to save her son's life by donating a portion of her liver. But the biggest challenge remained for the family, which was to arrange the huge amount to pay for the transplant.
After discussing about the family's poor economic situation, the doctors at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. With support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and hospital's concession on transplant cost, Master Vrushank successfully underwent a liver transplant on April 13, 2024. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2 lakhs for his liver transplant.
Both mother and son are recovering well. Vrushank is very happy and excited to receive a second chance to live. He is fond of computer, coding and gaming. He is aspiring to be a software engineer in future.
"I have learned about MOHAN Foundation's life-saving work, and I am quite impressed. I thank MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan for saving my son's life with their financial support".' - Mr. Ranjit Patil, Father.
#49
Baby Divya Namdev Jadhav, Liver Transplant on April 06, 2023
On April 06, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune requesting financial aid for Baby Divya Namdev Jadhav's liver transplant, who was suffering from chronic liver disease called liver cirrhosis.
Baby Divya, age 8 months, hails from Aurad village, a town in Bidar district of Karnataka. She belongs to a poor family, consisting of five members. Her father is a driver in a local school. The family was going through a tough phase. With the meager income of the family, it was very tough for them to pay the huge cost of Divya's liver transplant, i.e. Rs. 15 Lakhs.
'For us, nothing is more valuable than the life of our beloved daughter. We gave everything away just to save her life.' said the devastated mother. Divya's suffering began in the month of September, 2022, when she was having constipation for more than 4- 5 days.
Read More
She was crying due to stomach pain and fever. The parents immediately visited a local hospital, where Divya was treated for few days but to no avail. The parents were in shock to see their child in immense pain. She used to be an active and happy infant but all of a sudden, she was trapped in the worst nightmare. Divya was then taken to other hospital in Pune, where she was advised to undergo biopsy and other tests.
After biopsy, it was found that Divya was suffering from liver disease. She was referred to Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, Pune, where she underwent several tests. The doctors informed the parents that their child was suffering from chronic liver disease and was in need of an urgent liver transplant. The parents were shocked to hear the earth-shattering news.
After couple of tests, Divya's mother found out that she was a perfect match for her child and that she would be able to save her by donating a portion of her liver. But after hearing about the huge estimated cost of the liver transplant, the parents was in deep astonishment.
After the parents discussed about their poor economic situation, the doctors at Sahayadri Super Specialty Hospital, informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them a sign of relief. With support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Divya successfully underwent a liver transplant on 23-05-2023. Anudaan sanctioned Rs. 2 lakhs for the transplant.
Both mother and daughter are recovering well. The parents are now very happy to see that Divya received a second chance to live. Her parents wish that she becomes a surgeon in future.
'Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my daughter's life with their financial support. It is good to learn about the good work that they are doing.' .' - Mr. Namdev Dharmaji Jadhav, Father.
#50
Master Mohammed Hussain, Liver Transplant on April 11, 2023
On April 11, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- "Making Transplants Affordable" team received an email from Aster CMI hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Master Mohammed Hussain's liver transplant. The child was suffering from liver cirrhosis and needed an urgent transplantation.
Mohammed Hussain, age 10, is from Bengaluru, Karnataka. He belongs to a poor family with his father being the sole earner in the family. With the meager income, it was very hard for the family to pay the huge cost of the liver transplant, which was estimated around Rs. 15 lakhs.
When Hussain was born, the family was on cloud nine. They celebrated the birth of their second child with immense happiness and joy. However, fate had other plans for them. Hussain started falling sick, his stomach swell and he would cry in pain.
Read More
"I never thought fate could be so cruel to anyone. Every day was a struggle for him"-shared the mother. His skin was getting pale, and his eyes were getting yellower day by day. He started to have difficulties even in moving and performing small tasks. The parents decided to take him up for a health checkup at a local hospital. After few tests and scans, Hussain was diagnosed with Jaundice. He was then taken to multiple doctors and tried different medicines but the Jaundice persisted. Hussain was in immense pain and his stomach kept swelling. Finally, the parents decided to take their son to a big multi-specialty hospital.
After the family discussed about their poor economic situation, the doctors at Aster CMI informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. With the support from Anudaan, hospital's concession on the transplant cost and other NGOs, Master Hussain successfully underwent a liver transplant on 03-05-2023. Anudaan sanctioned Rs. 1.5 lakhs for his surgery.
Both mother and son are doing well. Hussain is very happy to receive a second life and is now excited for his future. The child is active, plays all indoor & outdoor games, goes to mosque for reading Namaaz, unlike earlier when he was bullied, ragged and made fun of for his bloated belly. His ambition is to become a police officer in future.
"Lots of thanks to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving our son's life with their financial support. We are impressed by their lifesaving work.".' -Mr. Mohammed Ghouse and Mrs. Shaheena, Parents.
#51
Master Bhaskar V, Liver Transplant on April 19, 2023
On April 19, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Aster CMI hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Master Bhaskar V's liver transplant. The child was suffering from liver cirrhosis with hepatopulmonary syndrome. It is a serious condition and can develop in any patient with chronic or acute liver disease. Bhaskar needed an urgent transplantation. His liver cirrhosis was characterized by jaundice and blood vomiting.
Master Bhaskar.V, aged 13 years, hails from Raichur district of Karnataka. He comes from a poor family. His father is a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus driver and mother is a homemaker. The father's meager monthly income was not sufficient for their son's medicines and treatment. The family income took a massive hit, as they already spent a lot of money in diagnosing Bhaskar's health issues and treatment. It was very tough for them to pay a huge cost of Rs. 15 lakhs for patient's liver transplant.
The child already had health related issues such as loss of appetite, jaundice and loss of weight when he was first admitted to Aster CMI hospital, Bengaluru. The parents were regular to the hospital for their child's health follow ups and tests and the family had already borrowed huge amount of money from their relatives and friends. But the family was ready for everything and anything to save Bhaskar's life. 'Can parents let their child die because they don't have sufficient money?' asked the disheartened parents.
Read More
At Aster CMI hospital, the doctors examined Bhskar and made him undergo several tests. It was found that Bhaskar was suffering from liver cirrhosis and needed an urgent transplant. This news shocked the parents.
Bhaskar's mother found that she was a suitable liver donor for her son after she underwent several tests. The estimated cost for the transplant was Rs. 15 lakhs. The parents were bewildered as to how they would arrange this huge amount.
After the parents discussed about their poor background, the doctors at Aster CMI informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan and gave them all the necessary information and details. This piece of information gave them a big relief, confidence, and hope.
With the support of Anudaan, hospital concession on transplant cost and other NGOs, Bhaskar underwent a liver transplant on 06.05.2023. Anudaan sanctioned Rs. 1.5 Lakhs for his transplant.
Bhaskar is doing well post the transplant and is excited about starting school. The child is very active, cheerful, and enjoys playing outdoor games, especially cricket. He wants to be a famous cricketer in future.
"Our sincere gratitude to Anudaan team for saving our son's life. Thanks for changing our lives."- Mr. Venkatesh and Mrs. Lakshmi, Parents of Bhaskar V.
#52
Baby Maleeha Malek, Liver Transplant on April 20, 2023
On April 20, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati Max Super Specialty hospital, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Baby Maleeha Malek's liver transplant, who was suffering from Biliary Atresia and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Baby Maleeha, age 6 months, hails from Surat. She belongs to a very poor family. Her father works in a courier office. With his meagre salary they were somehow managing their family expenses, however Maleeha's multiple hospital visits drained their resources completely. It was very tough for them to pay the huge cost i.e., Rs. 16.5 Lakh for Maleeha's liver transplant.
Baby Maleeha's parents were happy after birth of their first-born child.
Read More
After a month of her birth, she was diagnosed with Jaundice. Her health kept on deteriorating with eyes turning yellow and the stomach bloating. Anxious parents left no stones unturned to diagnose what was wrong with their little princess. Series of tests later parents were given a diagnosis that their daughter is suffering from Biliary Atresia. Doctors in Surat referred the child to Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital. Family was reluctant to go to Mumbai due to lack of finances and continued treatment in the Surat hospital, but the child's condition kept on deteriorating.
'Maleeha needs an urgent liver transplant. Her liver failure won't let her live long. We cannot delay the liver transplant,' the doctor impressed upon the parents.
Hearing this devastating news and with a hope to save their only daughter, the parents took the child to Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital. After few tests father was found to be a perfect match for his child. The family then discussed about their economic challenges with the doctors at Nanavati Max Super Specialty hospital. The parents were informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan, with support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Baby Maleeha successfully underwent a liver transplant on August 08, 2023. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 1,50,000 for her liver transplant.
'It means a lot to me. I am so happy now to see that my granddaughter is doing well after so much pain and suffering. She is slowly recovering. Lots of gratitude to MOHAN Foundation and wishing the foundation a great success.' - Maleeha's Grand Father shared
#53
Mrs. Anjum Bano, Corneal Transplant on June 12, 2023
On June 12, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from SwaNetra Eye Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan requesting financial aid for Mrs. Anjum Bano's corneal transplant.
Mrs. Anjum Bano, age 37 belongs to Jaipur, Rajasthan. Her husband is working in a private firm earning a meagre income.
Mrs. Anjum Bano's eye complications started since few years. She suffered from left eye pain, irritation and cloudy vision. She had been suffering from a corneal scar in left eye. Her condition resulted in sight loss and affected her daily functioning enormously. After getting medication for some months, she was taken to SwaNetra eye hospital for further treatment where a corneal transplant was recommended.
Read More
The family informed SwaNetra team that they had spent all the money they had and could not afford to pay for the transplant. SwaNetra team approached Anudaan team for financial aid for supporting Mrs. Anjum Bano's corneal transplant. Anudaan team contributed Rs. 20,000 towards the transplant. She successfully underwent Keratoplasty left eye surgery on July 01, 2023.
'I would like to thank MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for their support for my corneal transplant. I will always be obliged to MOHAN Foundation for giving me another chance to see the world.' - Mrs. Anjum Bano
#54
Mast. Om Ramadas Dhotre, Liver Transplant on September 27, 2023
On September 27, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati Max Super Specialty hospital, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Mast. Om Ramadas Dhotre's liver transplant, suffering with Hepatoblastoma Pretext IV and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Mast. Om Ramadas Dhotre, age 7 years, hails from Hingoli district Marathwada, Maharashtra. He belongs to a very poor family. His father works as a daily wage labourer and with the meagre salary, they were somehow managing their family expenses, however Dhotre's multiple hospital visits drained their resources completely. It was very tough for them to pay Rs. 16 lakhs for Dhotre's liver transplant.
Dhotre's parents were very happy after the birth of their son. However, after 6 months of his birth, the child began to fall sick. Gradually his eyes began turning yellow. Initially Dhotre, was diagnosed with Jaundice and underwent the necessary treatment. His health kept on deteriorating. A series of tests later at Tata Hospital parents were given a diagnosis of Hepatoblastoma Pretext IV, a form of cancer in the tissues of the liver.
Read More
Initially he underwent few cycles of chemotherapy but eventually doctors recommended an urgent liver transplant as a life saving option. Dhotre was then referred to Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai for liver transplantation. After a few tests mother was found to be a perfect match.
The family then discussed about their economic challenges with the doctors at Nanavati Max Super Specialty hospital. The parents were informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan, with support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Mast. Om Ramadas Dhotre successfully underwent a liver transplant on December 12, 2023. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 3,00,000 for his liver transplant.
"Sincere thanks to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving our son's life with their financial support.".' - Mr. Ramadas, Father.
#55
Ms. Minal Laxman Dhane, Kidney Transplant on November 18, 2023
On November 18, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Jehangir Hospital, Pune requesting financial aid for Ms. Minal Laxman Dhane, hailing from Solapur, Maharashtra. She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, stage 5 and was on maintenance hemodialysis and required an immediate kidney transplant. Minal belongs to a poor family and could not afford the cost of a transplant. Her son while finding organizations which supports transplants for poor patient came across MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan initiative and requested the hospital to help them in availing financial aid.
Minal, aged 44 years, belongs to poor family in Solapur, Maharashtra. Her husband is a daily wage labourer and is the sole breadwinner in the family. Both her sons are students.
Read More
Minal was diagnosed with Pneumonia in 2022 and was under medication for the same in Yashodhara Hospital, Solapur. Her health kept deteriorating and it was found that due to excessive intake of painkillers her kidneys had failed. She was started on dialysis. Eventually her blood count started deteriorating and doctors recommended kidney transplant as a life-saving option. Minal travelled to Jehangir Hospital in Pune for the transplant and her mother was found out to be a suitable donor.
The family had no means to bear the huge cost of transplant. This is when Mr. Akshay (Minal's son) came across MOHAN Foundation and reached out to the doctors of Jehangir Hospital to help the family to avail the financial aid. With the support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Minal successfully underwent a Kidney transplant on November 30, 2023. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 1.5 lakh towards her surgery.
'Many thanks and heartfelt gratitude to MOHAN Foundation and the Anudaan team for saving my mother's life.' - Mr. Akshay Dhane(Son)
#56
Baby Ruhi, Liver Transplant on December 22, 2023
On December 18, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan- "Making Transplants Affordable" team received an email from Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, requesting financial aid for liver transplant of Baby Ruhi, who was suffering from chronic liver disease.
Baby Ruhi, age 6 months, hails from Hongly, West Bengal. She was being looked after by her mother (a single parent) and her maternal grandparents who did farming and tailoring for their survival. With the insufficient family income, it was difficult for them to pay huge cost of Ruhi’s liver transplant, estimated around Rs 15 lakhs.
Ruhi's health began to deteriorate shortly after she was born. Her abdomen swelled, and her eyes took on a yellow hue, signaling the onset of jaundice.
Read More
Despite receiving medication that initially alleviated her symptoms, they soon resurfaced, worsening her condition. Following a battery of tests, her mother received the diagnosis of chronic liver disease, attributed to secondary hepatitis biliary arteria. With her liver function plummeting to just 10%, doctors advocated for a life-saving liver transplant. Despite being a single mother, she spared no effort in seeking the best treatment for her child, leading them to Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru. Subsequent tests revealed that the mother was a perfect match for the transplant.
The family then discussed about their economic challenges with the doctors at Aster CMI hospital. The parents were informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan, with support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Baby Ruhi underwent a liver transplant on December 22, 2023.
Sadly, despite the transplant, Ruhi passed away on January 23, 2024. The MOHAN Foundation extended support to the grieving family, recognizing their struggles, and disbursed the approved sum of Rs. 2,50,000 for the liver transplant.
#57
Mr. Akshay Kiran Tamaychikar, Heart Transplant on December 26, 2023
On May 03, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Jupiter Hospital, Thane requesting financial aid for Mr. Akshay Kiran Tamaychikar, hailing from Ambernath, Maharashtra. He had been diagnosed with ischemic cardiomyopathy with heart failure and required an immediate heart transplant.
Akshay, aged 28 years, belongs to Ambernath, Maharashtra. His elder brothers are breadwinners of the family. It was very tough for them to pay the huge cost i.e., Rs. 22.5 Lakh for Akshay's heart transplant.
In December 2021 Akshay had severe chest pain.
Read More
He was taken to local hospital in Dombivli and was diagnosed with a heart attack. In the next 6 months he had three major heart attacks. His condition kept deteriorating and in August 2022, he was diagnosed with prolonged case of heart failure. Eventually his heart functioning came down to 10% and doctors recommended a heart transplant as a life-saving option. Akshay was then referred to Jupiter Hospital, Thane for heart transplantation. He was then registered on the deceased donation waiting list.
The family discussed their economic challenges with the doctors at Jupiter hospital. They were then informed about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. With support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Akshay successfully underwent a heart transplant on December 26, 2023. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2,00,000 for his heart transplant.
"Sincere thanks to MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan team for saving my brother's life with financial support." - Mr. Vivek Tamaychikar, Brother
#58
Master Somu C, Liver Transplant
MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Aster CMI hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Master Somu's liver transplant, who was suffering with Cirrhosis of Liver with glycogen storage disease (type 4) and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Somu, aged 1 years 8 months, hails from Bellari district Gudadhuru village, Karnataka. He belongs to a very poor family. His father works as a daily wage labourer and with the meagre salary, they were somehow managing their family expenses. However Somu's multiple hospital visits drained their resources completely. It was very tough for them to pay Rs. 15 lakhs for Somu's liver transplant.
Since 2022, Somu frequently used to get sick and gradually his eyes began to turn yellow. The parents took him to a local clinic where he was given medication which only gave him temporary relief.
"We took him to many hospitals in our hometown of Bellary - nobody could tell what was wrong. Then we rushed him to Bengaluru when he started getting recurrent fevers. It was there that he was diagnosed with liver damage.
Read More
Doctors recommended urgent liver transplant." - Shruthi (mother of Somu)
After undergoing several tests, Somu's mother discovered that she was a perfect match to donate a portion of her liver to save her child's life. However, upon learning about the exorbitant estimated cost of liver transplant, the parents were devastated.
Following a discussion about their financial struggles, the doctors at Aster CMI Hospital enlightened them about the assistance provided by MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan program. This brought them a glimmer of hope. With support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Somu successfully underwent a liver transplant. Anudaan sanctioned Rs. 1.5 lakhs for the transplant.
"MOHAN Foundation not only financially supported us but also supported us morally during our grief. I want to thank the Foundation for supporting our son's transplant. Without him, our life is nothing" - Shruthi (mother of Somu)
#59
Master Nimesh Nitnawre, Liver Transplant on January 16, 2024
On April 17, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Master Nimesh Nitnawre’s liver Transplant, who was diagnosed with Autoimmune hepatitis related decompensated liver cirrhosis. He was in need of an urgent liver transplant.
Master Nimesh Nitnawre, age 7, hails from Nagpur, Maharashtra. His father works in a construction site as a daily wage labourer, earning a monthly meagre income. It was hard for him to run the family and at the same time, spend on medical expenses of his son.
Nimesh is the only child of his parents. When he was born, his parents didn’t believe such a miracle would happen to them because, they had earlier lost three girls.
Read More
Nimesh was the light after deep darkness for the unfortunate parents.
In February 2023, Nimesh complained of severe abdominal pain. Within no time, his stomach was swelling, and his eyes were turning yellow.
“When his eyes started turning yellow, I didn’t know what to do. I started thinking of the worst possibilities while I was also telling myself that nothing bad could happen.” - Nimesh’s mother
Nimesh was taken to Nanavati Max hospital immediately, where the doctors conducted some tests and concluded that Nimesh’s liver had failed and that he urgently required a liver transplant or else he would die. After undergoing several tests, Nimesh’s father discovered that he was a perfect match to donate a portion of his liver to save his child's life. However, upon learning about the exorbitant estimated cost of liver transplant, the parents were devastated.
Later parents discussed about their poor economic situation, the doctors & transplant coordinators at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan initiative. With support from Anudaan, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Mast. Nimesh successfully underwent a liver transplant on January 16, 2024. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 1.5 lakh for his liver transplant.
“May God bestow his blessings on each one of you who are working for this worthy cause. I never thought my child would ever be able to undergo lifesaving transplant all thanks to the generosity of Foundations like yours. “- Mr. Siddharth Nitnawre, Father
#60
Mast. Pranav Gorakhnath Domale, Liver Transplant on January 22, 2024
On September 26, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's helpline team received a call from Mr. Gorakhnath Domale requesting financial aid for his son’s liver transplant, suffering with Allagile Syndrome and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Mast. Pranav Gorakhnath Domale, age 2.9 years, hails from Aurangabad, Maharashtra. He belongs to a lower middle-class family. His father works as a money loader in the ATM and earns a meagre salary, it was very hard for the family to pay the huge cost of the liver transplant, which was estimated around Rs. 15 lakhs.
Pranav's parents were very happy after the birth of their son. However, after 5 months of his birth, the child began to fall sick. Gradually his eyes began turning yellow. Initially Pranav, was diagnosed with Jaundice and underwent the necessary treatment. His health kept on deteriorating. He was later taken to KEM Hospital, Pune, where he underwent liver biopsy and genetic test and was given a diagnosis of Allagile Syndrome. "I never thought fate could be so cruel to anyone.
Read More
Every day was a struggle for him"-shared the father. He was then referred to Jupiter Hospital for liver transplantation.
Pranav's mother found that she was a suitable donor for her son after she underwent several tests. The estimated cost for the transplant was Rs. 15 lakhs. The parents were bewildered as to how they would arrange this huge amount. This is when Mr. Gorakhnath Domale (Pranav’s father) came across MOHAN Foundation and reached out to the doctors of Jupiter Hospital to help the family to avail the financial aid. With the support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Pranav successfully underwent a Liver transplant on January 22, 2024. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 2 lakhs for his transplant.
“It means a lot to me and I am so happy now to see that my son is doing well after so much pain and suffering. Today my son is alive because of your Foundation’s generosity. God bless everyone who is working for this noble cause” - Mr. Gorakhnath Domale (Pranav’s father)
#61
Mr. Muneer Pasha, Liver Transplant on January 22, 2024
MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an urgent email from Aster CMI hospital, Bengaluru requesting financial aid for Mr. Muneer Pasha’s critical liver transplant. Muneer, aged 39, hailing from Vijayapura, Devanahalli Taluk, Bengaluru, Karnataka, was battling end stage liver disease compounded with ascites and sarcopenia, necessitating an immediate intervention.
Coming from a financially disadvantaged background, Muneer and his brothers eke out a living working in a garment shop, earning a modest income of Rs 15000. The daunting prospect of covering a staggering cost of Rs. 18 lakhs for Muneer’s Liver transplant loomed large over their heads.
In 2021, Muneer noticed swelling in his legs, prompting a visit to a local clinic where the doctors identified low platelet levels and prescribed medicines.
Read More
As his condition worsened with recurrent fever and blood vomits, he was rushed to Ramaiah hospital where he received the alarmin diagnosis of liver disease. Seeking a second opinion, he was brought to Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, where subsequent tests confirmed end-stage liver disease, necessitating immediate transplantation. Fortunately, Muneer’s brother emerged as a perfect match for donation.
Struggling to raise the requisite sum, the doctors at Aster CMI Hospital apprised them of MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan program. With the invaluable support of Anudaan and few other charitable organisations, Muneer underwent a successful liver transplant on January 22, 2024. Anudaan sanctioned Rs. 2.5 lakhs for the transplant.
"MOHAN Foundation has been a guardian angel in saving my brother’s life. We will be obliged to your foundation for a lifetime. In future, I will surely help your foundation financially to support poor patient’s transplant" - Tabassum (Sister of Muneer Pasha)
#62
Mr. Jay Gulab Adhav, Heart Transplant on January 23, 2024
On February 23, 2023, MOHAN Foundation's ‘Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Thane requesting financial aid for Mr. Jay Gulab Adhav, hailing from Vihasnagar, Thane, Maharashtra. He had been diagnosed with ischemic dam with heart failure and required an immediate heart transplant. Jay while finding organizations which supports transplants for poor patient came across MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan initiative and requested the hospital to help them in availing financial aid.
Jay, aged 22 years, belongs to Vihasnagar, Thane, Maharashtra. His father works as a tailor and is the only breadwinner of the family. It was very tough for them to pay the huge cost i.e., Rs. 22.5 Lakh for Jay's heart transplant. In November 2021 Jay had severe chest pain and felt uneasy.
Read More
He was taken to local hospital where he was diagnosed with a heart attack. He was under treatment for several months but, his condition kept deteriorating. He was later diagnosed with prolonged case of heart failure. Jay was then referred to Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Thane for heart transplantation. He was then registered on the deceased donation waiting list.
The family had no means to bear the huge cost of transplant. This is when Mr. Jay came across MOHAN Foundation and reached out to the doctors of Jupiter Lifeline Hospital to help the family to avail the financial aid. With the support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Jay successfully underwent a Heart transplant on January 23, 2024. Anudaan sanctioned Rs. 3 lakhs towards his surgery.
"MOHAN Foundation is doing an incredible job in saving lives of economically underprivileged patients. In addition to donating funds, the team also advocated on our behalf with the hospital management to reduce the surgery cost. I wish them all the best in their life saving work" - Mr. Gulab Adhav- Father
#63
Md. Islam, Corneal Transplant on January 24, 2024
On January 20, 2024, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Niramaya Charitable Trust (Ahooja Eye and Dental institute), Gurugram, Haryana requesting financial aid for Md. Islam's corneal transplant.
Md. Islam, age 61 belongs to Ghasola village, Bhiwani district, Haryana. He is working as a tailor and earns a meagre income.
Md. Islam's eye complications started in December 2023 when one day while he was travelling, he got an insect in his eyes. When the pain did not subside, he went to Indrani hospital. Upon reaching there he came to know he was suffering from eye infection. After getting medication for few days, he was taken to Niramaya Charitable Trust (Ahooja eye and dental institute) for further treatment where a corneal transplant was recommended.
Read More
Following a discussion about their financial struggle, the doctors at Ahooja hospital enlightened them about the assistance provided by MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan program. Anudaan team contributed Rs. 20,000 towards the transplant. He successfully underwent Keratoplasty left eye surgery on January 24, 2024.
"May Allah bless the generous people who are working for this noble cause. I will always be obliged to MOHAN Foundation for giving me another chance to see the world." - Md. Islam
#64
Mr. Mahadev Rajendra Gaikwad, Kidney Transplant on February 09, 2024
MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an urgent email from Jehangir hospital, Pune requesting financial aid for an emergency kidney transplant for Mahadev Rajendra Gaikwad. Mahadev, aged 18, hailing from Bhondvewadi, Pune, Maharashtra. Mahadev was battling chronic kidney disease, necessitating an immediate intervention.
Mahadev's father works as a wage labourer and provides for the entire family. He was barely managing to cover the family's expenses when they learned about Mahadev's medical condition. The staggering amount of Rs. 8 lakh required for Mahadev's kidney transplant was extremely expensive. Mahadev had high temperature in October 2023. After being brought to a nearby clinic, he was given medicine though it only provided him with short-term respite.
Read More
Due to his persistent fever, he was taken to Jehangir Hospital in Pune. He was advised to get tested there and it was discovered that he had kidney disease. For four months, he underwent dialysis. He was then advised to have a kidney transplant as a life-saving measure as his condition deteriorated. Thankfully, Mahadev's mother turned out to be a matching donor.
The family could not afford the huge cost of the transplant. At this point, Jehangir Hospital's medical staff informed them about the MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan initiative. Mahadev received a successful kidney transplant on February 09, 2024, with the invaluable assistance of Anudaan and a few other charitable organizations. Anudaan approved Rs. 62,535 for the transplant.
“We were very concerned about how we were going to organize the transplantation cost. Anudaan appeared to us as an angel of protection. We were shielded from enormous debts from third parties.” - Mahadev Rajendra Gaikwad - Patient
#65
Mr. Mahmad Ayub Jineri, Kidney Transplant on April 23, 2024
MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an urgent email from Jehangir hospital, Pune requesting financial aid for an emergency kidney transplant for Mahmad Ayub Jineri’s. Mahmad, aged 37, hailing from Osmanabad, Maharashtra, was battling chronic kidney disease, necessitating an immediate intervention.
Mahmad is a mechanic by trade, but his health problems forced him to resign. The family was put in a very tough situation when the sole provider for the family was given a life-threatening diagnosis. In order to maintain the household and oversee his son's medical care,
Read More
his father was forced to go to work. Nevertheless, the family's low income made it extremely difficult for them to pay the enormous expense of Rs. 8 lakhs for the transplant.
In 2022, Mahmad started to experience swelling in his hands and limbs. He was sent to Ruby Hall Clinic urgently as his condition deteriorated due to frequent vomiting, and it was then that he was diagnosed with end-stage renal illness. He was brought to Raja Ram Hospital in Hyderabad for a second opinion, where medical professionals suggested a kidney transplant as a potentially life-saving measure. He received twice-weekly dialysis at Ashwini Hospital in Solapur for two years before being referred to Jehangir Hospital in Pune for a kidney transplant due to a decline in his condition. After undergoing several tests, Mahmad’s father discovered that he was a perfect match to donate a kidney to save his child's life.
The enormous expense of the transplant was beyond the family's means. At this point, medical professionals at Jehangir Hospital notified them of the Anudaan program of the MOHAN Foundation. On April 23, 2024, Mahmad had a successful kidney transplant thanks to the vital help of Anudaan and a few other nonprofit organizations. Anudaan approved a transplant cost of Rs. 1 lakh.
“We are so grateful for your thoughtful donation! There are no words to describe how grateful we are at this moment. Apart from your kind donation, you had also respectfully asked the hospital administration to lower the cost of the procedure and had the estimate changed to Rs. 8 lakhs. Additionally, you demonstrated that the family is not alone by working directly with the transplant coordinator.” - Mr. Ayub Mubarak Jineri - Father
#66
Mr. Salman Sikandar Pinjari, Kidney Transplant on May 02, 2024
The Anudaan - "Making Transplants Affordable" team at MOHAN Foundation got an urgent email from Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, requesting financial assistance for Salman Sikandar Pinjari, a 26-year-old Jalgaon, Maharashtra resident, to undergo an emergency kidney transplant.
Salman used to work as an IT professional in a company but was forced to resign due to his health condition. Coming from an agricultural family, they found themselves in an extremely difficult situation to arrange Rs. 7 lakhs for the transplant. In December 2023, Salman began to experience frequent vomiting, a few tests later, it was discovered that Salman had high creatine level and very low haemoglobin level.
Read More
He was immediately put into a dialysis treatment for 3-4 months. He was then, referred to Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai for the kidney transplant. Salman's father was found to be an ideal match for his son. But, the family's biggest challenge was the enormous sum needed to pay for the transplant.
Following conversations with Apollo Hospital's physicians, the family was notified about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan initiative. They felt hopeful after learning this. With the support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs and the hospital's concession on transplant cost, Mr. Salman Sikandar Pinjari successfully underwent a renal transplant on May 02, 2024. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 1 lakh towards his surgery.
“Since, I am from a farming family, it was very difficult for us to pay for the enormous expense for my transplant with our modest income but MOHAN Foundation gave us hope and I could undergo this life-saving transplant. I am leading a happy and healthy life and currently I am searching a job to restart my career.” - Mr. Salman Sikandar Pinjari
#67
Mast. Karthik M, Liver Transplant on May 07, 2024
The 'Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable' team of the MOHAN Foundation got an email on March 30, 2024, from Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru, requesting financial assistance for Mast. Karthik M, who is from Kalaburagi, Karnataka. He needed a liver transplant after being diagnosed with decompensated chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, and left lower limb cellulitis.
16-year-old Karthik comes from a middle-class household: his mother is an accountant and his father a cab driver making it was extremely difficult for his parents to afford the liver transplant
Read More
costing Rs. 15 lakh.
In 2020 Karthik began experiencing repeated bouts of illness. After being brought to the Sapthagiri hospital, a series of tests indicated he had problems connected to his liver. He was then referred to the Aster CMI hospital in Bengaluru, where doctors performed a liver biopsy and made the startling announcement that he had chronic liver disease and required a liver transpalnt. Karthik's father turned out to be the ideal candidate for donation.
The physicians at Aster CMI Hospital, who were having difficulty raising the necessary funds, informed them about the MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan program. On May 07, 2024, Karthik got a successful liver transplant thanks to the significant support of Anudaan and a few other philanthropic organizations. Anudaan approved a transplant cost of Rs. 2 lakhs.
“Our entire world collapsed in front of us when we learned that Karthik had liver failure; at that point, medical professionals at Aster CMI in Bengaluru told us about your organisation. We are really appreciative that you returned our Karthik to us in good health.”- Mr. Madivalappa Karthik’s father
#68
Mansi Sanjay Sonar, Kidney Transplant on May 14, 2024
The “Anudaan- Making Transplants Affordable” team of the MOHAN Foundation got an email on April 10, 2024, from Apollo Hospital in Nashik, requesting financial assistance for
Ms. Mansi Sanjay Sonar, who is from Nashik, Maharashtra. She needed a kidney transplant after being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stage-5.
21-year-old Mansi comes from a middle-class household. Her father works as a clerical employee in a private company, and her mother is a salesperson, making it extremely difficult for her parents to afford the kidney transplant costing Rs. 8 lakhs.
In August 2023, some discomfort in her legs and a subsequent blood test at a local hospital revealed that she had high creatine level and was immediately started on dialysis. She was then, referred to Apollo Hospital, Nashik for a kidney transplant and the mother was found to be a suitable donor.
The physicians at Apollo Hospital, who were helping the family raise funds for the transplant informed them about MOHAN Foundation’s Anudaan initiative. On May 14, 2024,
Mansi got a successful kidney transplant thanks to the hospital’s discounted cost,
Read More
significant support of Anudaan and a few other philanthropic organizations. Anudaan approved a transplant cost of Rs. 1 lakh.
Both Mansi and her mother have recovered and slowly started living a normal life.
“After a protracted battle, she has been gifted a new lease of life, in which she can laugh, study and achieve her dreams. This is a moment where expressing gratitude is beyond words. The presence and support of the MOHAN Foundation has had a significant impact.”- Ms. Ranjita Sonar, Mother
#69
Mr. Pushpraj Siddharth Gaikwad, Kidney Transplant on May 16, 2024
The Anudaan - "Making Transplants Affordable" team at MOHAN Foundation got an urgent email from Sahyadri hospital in Pune, Maharashtra, requesting financial assistance for Pushpraj Siddharth Gaikwad, a 30-year-old Pune resident, to undergo an emergency kidney transplant.
Pushpraj's occupation is security guard; however, he was forced to resign from it because of health problems. The family found themselves in an extremely challenging situation when their main caregiver was given a life-threatening disease. To assist in providing for the family and paying for the medical care, his wife started a modest business manufacturing and selling masalas. Due to their low income, the family still found it extremely difficult to pay the astounding Rs. 8 lakhs in transplant-related expenses.
Read More
During the Corona period, Pushpraj experienced oedema and leg pain. He was not getting better, so he went to a neighbouring clinic. There, a series of tests revealed that he had high blood pressure. His creatine level was increased, the physicians there suggested that he start dialysis. He was then sent to Sahyadri Hospital in Pune for a second opinion, where a kidney biopsy was done and the alarming diagnosis of chronic renal failure was made. For seven months, he received dialysis. Then, a kidney transplant was recommended in an effort to prolong his life. Thankfully, Pushraj's mother turned out to be a suitable donor. The biggest challenge for the family was, however, coming up with the huge amount required to pay for the transplant.
After discussing the family's challenging financial situation, the doctors at Sahyadri Hospital informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. Their newly acquired understanding gave them hope. Pushpraj Gaikwad received a successful kidney transplant on May 16, 2024, because of the hospital's contribution of the transplant's expenses, the MOHAN Foundation, and a few other NGOs. The kidney transplant he received was approved at Rs. 1 lakh by Anudaan of the MOHAN Foundation.
“I had a successful transplant and am looking forward to living a long, happy, healthy life. I was given a fresh start on life, and the MOHAN Foundation’s Anudaan initiative and other like-minded groups made this possible. My family and I will always be grateful of your charity.” – Mr. Pushpraj Siddharth Gaikwad
#70
Ms. Prema, Corneal Transplant on May 21, 2024
Anudaan - "Making Transplants Affordable" team at MOHAN Foundation received an urgent email from ICARE Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It requested financial support for 28-year-old Noida resident Prema to have an emergency corneal transplant.
Prema is a single mother to her daughter and works as a domestic servant. Eye problems forced her to resign from her position. Prema's elderly mother started doing odd jobs to help pay for the medical care and support the family.
Prema first experienced visual issues fifteen years ago.
Read More
She had previously had keratoplasty surgery, which helped her somewhat. She attended a nearby clinic in 2023 after suffering an eye injury, but her condition worsened, and she was unable to get better. After that, she was brought to ICARE Eye Hospital, where a comprehensive examination revealed that she needed corneal transplantation surgery due to corneal graft melt. Prema was informed by specialists at ICARE Eye Hospital about the assistance provided by the MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan program, who recognized her financial struggles. The transplant was carried out successfully on May 21, 2024, thanks to the contribution of Rs. 15,000 made by the Anudaan team.
#71
Mast. Aryan Anil Jagtap, Liver Transplant on May 24, 2024
MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Sahyadri hospital, Pune requesting financial aid for Master Aryan’s liver transplant, who was suffering with Chronic Liver disease and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Aryan, aged 4 years, hails from Solapur, Maharashtra. He belongs to an extremely impoverished household. His father makes a living by farming and as a daily wage labourer, raising Rs. 12.5 lakhs for his son's life-saving transplant was extremely challenging.
Read More
Aryan’s illness began when he was just a few months old; he used to constantly fall sick and was shown to various doctors and several hospitals. One day, while playing with his sibling, he was hit, resulting in profuse bleeding. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was diagnosed with a liver related ailment where he underwent treatment for a year.
He was subsequently referred to Sahyadri Hospital in Pune for advanced treatment, where physicians revealed that he needed an immediate liver transplant to live a healthy life.
“We never expected such an unfortunate thing to happen to us, nothing less than a nightmare.” – Komal Anil Jagtap, mother.
Following a few tests, mother was found to be a matching donor for her child. Physicians at Sahyadri Hospital assisted the family in raising finances for the child, with support from Anudaan and a few other NGOs, Master. Aryan had a successful liver transplant on May 24, 2024. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2,00,000 for his liver transplant.
“When the doctors at the hospital informed me of the expense of the transplant, I felt helpless but they assured me that they would raise the funds for my child. They assisted me in applying to MOHAN Foundation, for which I am really grateful. Foundations like yours helped my child to undergo the transplant at free of cost”- Anil Jagtap, father.
#72
Mr. Shiv Kumar, Corneal Transplant on June 28, 2024
On June 28, 2024, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Niramaya Charitable Trust (Ahooja Eye and Dental institute), Gurugram, Haryana requesting financial aid for Mr. Shiv Kumar's corneal transplant.
Mr. Shiv Kumar, age 21 belongs to Uttar Pradesh. Coming from a financially disadvantaged background, Shiv and his brother eke out a living working as a daily wage labourer, earning a modest income.
Read More
It all started a year ago when Shiv sustained an eye injury. He received an initial treatment at Ahooja Hospital, but had no relief. After a comprehensive examination, it was discovered that Shiv had vascularized corneal opacity in his right eye and that his vision may be restored with a corneal transplant. After hearing about their financial difficulties, the physicians at Ahooja Hospital informed them about the support offered by the MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan program. The Anudaan team contributed Rs. 20,000 towards the transplant which was successfully performed on June 28, 2024.
“My vision was restored thanks to the Anudaan initiative by the MOHAN Foundation. I appreciate the foundation for enabling me to experience this world once more.” – Mr. Shiv Kumar
#73
Mrs. Mohamadi, Corneal Transplant on June 28, 2024
On June 28, 2024, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Niramaya Charitable Trust (Ahooja Eye and Dental institute), Gurugram, Haryana requesting financial aid for Mrs. Mohamadi’s corneal transplant.
Mrs. Mohamadi, 62 belongs to Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Coming from a humble background, her husband worked as a farmer to make ends meet.
Mrs. Mohamadi's eye complications began in May 2024, when she visited the hospital with an eye injury; a few tests later, it was determined that she had an eye infection.
Read More
She was given medication, which only provided temporary relief. She was then, subsequently advised to undergo left-eye optical penetrating keratoplasty.
The family subsequently notified the Ahooja team of their financial challenges, and clinicians at Ahooja Hospital intimated them about the MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan initiative. The Anudaan team contributed Rs. 20,000 towards the transplant which was successfully performed on June 28, 2024.
“I thank MOHAN Foundation for their unwavering support during the toughest time of my life and for giving me the gift of sight”- Mrs. Mohamadi
#74
Baby Pawani Jain, Liver Transplant on July 06, 2024
On January 10, 2024, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra requesting financial aid for Baby Pawani Jain's liver transplant, who was suffering from Large VSD with Severe Pulmonic and infundibular Valve stenosis (Heart Disease) and Biliary Atresia with Failed Kasai Portoenterostomy (End stage liver disease).
Pawani Jain, five-month old, hails from Madhya Pradesh's Guna district. She belongs to a poor household. Her father owns a rental pan shop and earns Rs. 7,000 each month. With such a modest salary, it was extremely difficult to run a family; additionally,
Read More
Baby Pawani's unexpected diagnosis and frequent hospital visits drained all their savings. It was extremely tough for the family to raise Rs. 16.5 lakhs for their child's life-saving transplant.
Baby Pawani began to exhibit health troubles shortly after birth. After a few tests, it was determined that Baby Pawani had a hole in her heart; to make things worse, she was also diagnosed with Biliary Atresia. Doctors recommended Kasai surgery as a temporary remedy but her condition continued to deteriorate, resulting in the failure of Pawani's Kasai surgery. She later experienced respiratory difficulties, prompting urgent heart surgery. Although, her heart operation was successful, she still needed a liver transplant to lead a healthy life.
Baby Pawani’s mother proved to be a perfect match for her daughter. The family then discussed about their economic challenges with the physicians at Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital. Parents were then, informed about MOHAN Foundation’s Anudaan initiative. With support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Baby Pawani successfully underwent a liver transplant on July 06, 2024. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2,00,000 for her transplant.
“Kindly accept our heartfelt gratitude for the financial aid for Baby Pawani Jain. This financial aid enabled successful liver transplantation for a financially challenged family. We look forward for your continuous support for the future liver transplant patients.”- Transplant Coordinator, Nanavati Hospital.
“Pawani is recovering; at such a young age, our daughter has been through a lot. Foundations like yours have been very generous to us, I would like to donate fund to your organization in future, in order to help more innocent children, just as you saved our daughter. “- Mr. Vineet Jain, Father
#75
Baby Dhanshri Shashikant Patil, Liver Transplant on July 27, 2024
MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati MAX Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Baby Dhanshri, who was suffering from Decompensated with Chronic Liver Disease with HCC and needed an urgent liver transplant.
Baby Dhanshri Shashikant Patil, age 12 years hails from Nashik, Maharashtra. She belongs to a poor family. Her father is a famer and the sole breadwinner of the family consisting of five members, earning a modest wage that barely covers the family's daily needs. It was impossible for her father to bear the huge cost i.e., Rs. 16.5 Lakh for Dhanshri’s liver transplant.
Read More
Dhanshri was a healthy and happy girl until March 2024, when her eyes began to turn pale yellow. Her parents consulted a family physician and began ayurvedic treatment for her. Despite the treatment her health did not show any improvement. She was rushed to Apollo Hospital for further care, and a liver biopsy indicated that she has chronic liver illness.
She was then referred to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, where physicians determined that a liver transplant was the only viable option for the youngster to lead a healthy, pain-free life. Dhanshri's mother was found to be the perfect match to donate a portion of liver to her daughter.
“Fortunately, I was a suitable match to be a donor for her liver transplant. I of course did not think twice about donating part of my liver to my beloved daughter, but the cost of the procedure was far too high for us to bear”- Mrs. Sonali Patil, Mother
Family then, discussed about their financial constraints with the physician at Nanavati, they were informed about MOHAN Foundation’s Anudaan initiative. With the support from MOHAN Foundation, few other NGOs, Dhanshri successfully underwent a Liver transplant on July 27, 2024. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 1.5 lakh towards her surgery.
“We are amongst those who can’t afford to take a loan or get health insurance. We live off our daily earnings. MOHAN Foundation and other like-minded NGO’s turned out to be the lifesaver for our daughter. Our family will always be indebted to MOHAN Foundation”- Mr. Shashikant Patil, Father
#76
Mr. Ravindra Suresh Chavan, Kidney Transplant on August 02, 2024
On July 23, 2024, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Jupiter Life Line Hospital, Thane requesting financial aid for Mr. Ravindra Suresh Chavan, aged 44 years, hailing from Ambernath, Thane, Maharashtra. He was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, stage 5 and was on maintenance hemodialysis and required an immediate kidney transplant. Suresh belongs to a middle-class family and formerly worked as an accountant at a private form. As his health deteriorated, he was forced to resign from his job. As he was looking for organizations which financially supports transplants for poor patients, he came across MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan initiative and requested the hospital to assist him in availing the financial aid.
Read More
In April 2019, Ravindra’s blood pressure variants were unimaginably high. He underwent a few tests, which revealed fluctuations in kidney functioning tests. He was then, referred to a nephrologist at Jupiter Life Line Hospital, Thane where he received a startling diagnosis of a chronic kidney disease following a kidney biopsy. He was immediately started on a dialysis. With his kidney function plummeting to just 10%, doctors advocated for a life-saving kidney transplant. Few tests later, his mother was found out to be a suitable donor.
Ravindra was the family's sole breadwinner, and his unemployment made it difficult for him to meet household expenditures while also caring for his aging parents. He was somehow managing with his savings, but his regular trips to the hospital for dialysis had depleted all of his income. He found it difficult to raise the Rs. 6 lakhs required for the transplant surgery. This is when he learned about the MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan program and approached the doctors at Jupiter Life Line Hospital to assist the family in obtaining financial aid. With the support of the MOHAN Foundation and a few other NGOs, Ravinder successfully underwent a Kidney transplant on August 02, 2024. Anudaan sanctioned Rs 1 lakh towards his surgery.
“I was in no financial position to fully afford my transplant, but because of the support of Foundations like yours, I was able to successfully undergo the transplant surgery. I will certainly advocate the MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan program to any financially challenged patients who require life-saving transplants but find it difficult to raise the funds.” – Mr. Ravindra Suresh Chavan
#77
Baby Purvi Vishal Singh, Liver Transplant on August 03, 2024
MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan - 'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Nanavati MAX Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai requesting financial aid for Baby Purvi’s liver transplant, suffering with Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease Secondary to Biliary Atresia and requiring an urgent liver transplant.
Baby Purvi Vishal Singh, age 02 years hails from Surat, Gujarat. She belongs to a poor family. Her father is a mechanic in a garage in Surat. The family was surviving on their savings and with the meagre income, it was impossible for her father to bear the huge cost i.e., Rs. 16.5 Lakh for Purvi’s liver transplant.
Baby Purvi's parents were overjoyed when their first child was born, but their joy was short-lived. Within a month of her birth, Purvi was diagnosed with jaundice. Despite medication, her condition continued to deteriorate.
Read More
She underwent a liver biopsy, which revealed she had a serious liver disease and was suggested for Kasai Porto-enterostomy surgery. After two months of surgery, she became ill again, with recurring fever and oral bleeding, prompting her parents to admit her back to the hospital.
Baby Purvi was subsequently referred to Nanavati Hospital for a liver transplant. After a few tests, Purvi's mother was found to be a perfect match for her daughter. However, the estimated cost of a liver transplant (Rs. 16.5 lakh) was daunting and beyond their means.
After the family discussed about their poor economic situation, the doctors at Nanavati MAX Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them renewed hope. With support from Anudaan and few other NGOs, Baby Purvi successfully underwent a liver transplant on August 03, 2024. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2 Lakh for her liver transplant.
" We are really grateful to your organization, as Purvi can now lead a pain-free life ahead. We want her to become a doctor so she can save others' lives. ”- Mr. Vishal Singh, Father
#78
Divya Rajendra Mankar, Liver Transplant on August 07, 2024
On July 17, 2024, MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan-'Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from Sahyadri Hospitals Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, requesting financial aid for liver transplant of Baby Divya Rajendra Mankar. She was suffering from decompensated chronic liver disease with unknown etilology.
Divya Rajendra Mankar, 14, hails from Pune, Maharashtra from a poor household. Divya’s family comprises of six members, including her elderly grandparents. Her parents are daily wage labourers. However, due to Divya's deteriorating condition, her mother was compelled to leave her job
Read More
and take care of her daughter. Her parents were somehow making ends meet but it was impossible for the family to afford the high cost of a liver transplant.
Divya's health problems began when she was 9 months old and she was diagnosed with jaundice. She was given treatment but after few years, she began to complain about stomach aches frequently, which led to the discovery that fluid was building up inside her liver. Her condition continued to deteriorate, and she eventually began bleeding profusely from her nose and mouth. She was later diagnosed with chronic liver illness.
“Her courage gave us all strength. She deserved a chance to fulfil her dreams and live a happy, healthy life.”- Mrs. Vaishali Mankar, Mother
Divya was then referred to Sahyadri Hospital for liver transplantation. Following a few tests, Divya's mother was discovered to be an ideal match for her daughter. However, the estimated cost of a liver transplant (Rs. 15 lakh) proved to be prohibitively expensive.
After the family discussed about their poor economic situation, the doctors at Sahyadri Hospital, Pune informed them about MOHAN Foundation's Anudaan. This information gave them new hope. Baby Divya got a successful liver transplant on August 7, 2024, thanks to Anudaan and a few other few other NGOs. MOHAN Foundation sanctioned Rs. 2 Lakh for her liver transplant.
“Her ambition is to become a doctor, but with her diagnosis and the hefty expense of transplantation, we felt we had failed as parents. Thank you to foundations like yours for providing our daughter a second chance at life.”- Mr. Rajendra Mankar, Father
DONATE FOR ANUDAAN