Coimbatore: close to Madukkarai, on the outskirts of the city, 3,000 villagers have united to raise funds for 12-year-old boys, who need a heart transplant.
Prithiviraj, son of welder in Kurumbapalaryam, was diagnosed with heart failure in March.
PSG Hospital, where he admitted, had placed it on the waiting list of the heart transplant.
Operating costs for Rs 25 Lakh.
During the past month, Konumbapalary children approached every way they knew to raise money.
“We first did a door collection to the door through the entire village and began to approach neighboring villages,” said Senthil Kumar, a resident and a member of the fundraising team.
“We then appealed to our friends on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
We also contacted friends and relatives who settled in other countries, Tamil Diaspora, Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs and even filed a petition to the Collector Coimbatore, Minister of Health And the minister’s chairman to ask for help, “he told TII so far managed to raise.
Rs 10 lakh.
Prithiviraj is number six on the waiting list, but getting a challenging heart because he needs a small one and needs a young donor.
“Because the boy’s health has deteriorated, he is in the ICU where the price of Rs is 15,000 to Rs 20,000 a day, which is paid from the RS 10 Lakh collected,” said Senthil.
The family was also told that the operation would not get it.
Completely covered by the comprehensive health insurance scheme of Tamil Nadu.
“We are now making Facebook videos, including one presented by Harish Uthaman actors.
Team members who work for large companies trying to get their CSR funds, and seek NGO assistance,” Senthil added.
Prithiviraj was diagnosed with heart disease after he vomited while down the hill Palani Temple in March.
His father has spent RS 7 -8 lakh in his treatment.