The man in the picture is N Arvind, the aide to the Head priest at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple in Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu.
He has been undergoing treatment in Bengaluru since July. Arvind's family has exhausted all their savings and needs our help now. (1/n)
He has been undergoing treatment in Bengaluru since July. Arvind's family has exhausted all their savings and needs our help now. (1/n)
The 30-year-old used to live on the generosity of the temple devotees and had no health insurance.
Local doctors in Krishnagiri had treated him initially but his condition deteriorated thereafter.
He was shifted to Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Branch) in Bengaluru.
(2/n)
Local doctors in Krishnagiri had treated him initially but his condition deteriorated thereafter.
He was shifted to Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Branch) in Bengaluru.
(2/n)
His brother-in-law, Manjunath M, has sent me this picture for reference.
(3/n)
(3/n)
"We have managed with our savings and jewels so far. Arvind's father sold property that was not formally registered. I took 8 lakhs from Bajaj Finserv overdraft account and his uncle gave ₹10 lakhs."
- Manjunath told me over the telephone. (4/n)
- Manjunath told me over the telephone. (4/n)
An additional ₹1,13,506 was raised through 'Impact Guru', out of which ₹50,000 has already been transferred to the hospital authorities.
impactguru.com
(5/n)
impactguru.com
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Manjunath has sent me a 293-page compilation of all bills that have been incurred by the family so far.
You can check it here -
drive.google.com
(6/n)
You can check it here -
drive.google.com
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The family had initially hoped that Arvind's treatment would be completed within ₹10 lakhs.
However, due to prolonged hospitalisation, the bill has increased by several folds and is likely to be concluded at ₹60 lakhs.
The family has so far managed on their own.
(7/n)
However, due to prolonged hospitalisation, the bill has increased by several folds and is likely to be concluded at ₹60 lakhs.
The family has so far managed on their own.
(7/n)
Manjunath M has messaged me today and informed me that surgery is scheduled for Arvind in the upcoming week.
He has pinned his hopes on us to get the temple priest through this time of crisis. Please contribute using the above link.
He has pinned his hopes on us to get the temple priest through this time of crisis. Please contribute using the above link.
My small contribution to the cause -
#Update1: Glad to inform everyone that Mr Arvind has been discharged from Manipal Hospital after several months of treatment.
The hospital bill has also been settled using the generous contribution of donors.
The hospital bill has also been settled using the generous contribution of donors.
#Update2: For now, Mr Arvind is staying with his sister Praveena and brother-in-law Manjunath in Bengaluru.
Once a week, he visits the hospital for a review of his health.
Once a week, he visits the hospital for a review of his health.
#Update3: Based on his recovery speed, Arvind will undergo one more surgery (either in Jan/Feb 2023).
The remaining fund of ₹4 lacs should be enough to account for that expense. In case the bill exceeds by a large margin, then, Arvind's family might need a little help from us.
The remaining fund of ₹4 lacs should be enough to account for that expense. In case the bill exceeds by a large margin, then, Arvind's family might need a little help from us.
#Update4: For now, things look great. I wish Arvind a speedy recovery and thank everyone who kept him in their prayers.
Thanks to those who made generous contributions, especially @ManMundra sir and helped his family in distress.
Regards.
Thanks to those who made generous contributions, especially @ManMundra sir and helped his family in distress.
Regards.
#Update5: Arvind was admitted to the hospital again on December 19 last year.
Date of surgery: January 2.
Date of discharge: January 19.
Thank you everyone for your generous contributions.
This is Arvind's latest picture and he is doing well now.
Date of surgery: January 2.
Date of discharge: January 19.
Thank you everyone for your generous contributions.
This is Arvind's latest picture and he is doing well now.
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