Financial Assistance Needed for a Friend's child (updated)

Thank you very much Sweta! Much appreciated, and God Bless you. Please do read the updates on this thread. As of now, we do not need any new donations and those who have already committed to transfer via NEFT to Hardik could proceed. 

and about true friend, well i think this is the least I could do for him. I cannot arrange 5 or 10 lakhs for him with my finances, but this way I can and this is what anyone else would do. thank you very much for your kind words Sweta, they do help me feel better :) 

Hi Rekha! thank you very very much and God bless you. As of now, the hospital has received the funds for the operation. Prayers can still come, and there is no limit to it :) 

As of now, we can stop spreading the word as one of the main target is already being met - the hospital getting funds for the operation. If needed, I would update this topic and will look forward for all the beautiful people here at IndiBlogger continue providing any support and prayers. 

Thank you very much Shalini! God bless you! thank you for spreading the word. As of now we can stop it as the hospital has received the sum needed for operation. If you have already added Hardik as a beneficiary to your NEFT, please continue with the process. Once again, thank you very much. 

As I already said above, thank you once again! It is really encouraging that you reached out to your neighbours and were able to collect some funds. With whateever you have collected till now, if you can initiate the NEFT that is okay - otherwise, you can request to hold it for now and if there is a need, we can continue to receive more funds. Those who have already initiated NEFT, I would request them to continue and proceed with the transaction.

Thank you very very much Ekta! Everyone here and outside of IndiBlogger who is praying and contributing in their own way are the mediums through which God is provding the relief. The family would still be bearing the pain and god would, thru doctors provide them the medicine. We all hope the baby recovers as soon. 

As I shared with others and updated the topic thread as well, you can wait for any further instructions via this thread to spread the word. The hospital has now received 15 Laks needed for the operation and anyone who has already initiated the NEFT to Hardik's account can continue with the process. 

About the foundation, there are a lot of NGOs that are into this already. One of the reasons I personally do not appreciate these NGOs is because of the some hygine factors. 

• There do not respect the privacy of the donor. Some folks from these NGOs share telephone numbers and other details with other NGOs and they call them up for funds and donations. In a day on an average, I receive 2 calls for donations from various NGOs. With all that intention they have, these could really hurt individual donors. They cant say not, but due to their own financial condition they have to. And I feel worse when I have to turn someone down who needs help, every day. You can read about such frustrations even on my Facebook where I am loud enough to express my utter dissatisfaction of why I shared my number with one NGO which leaked it and spread it all over. 
• These NGOs have their own expenses to cover and some times, they lack transperency. Well that could be said about individuals as well, but honestly, Individuals are better trusted than NGOs some times. I may have a wrong perception and would be happy to be corrected in this aspect. 
• There is a question of authenticity. In their cases, the NGO receives the funds and what happens afterwards is a mystery. Its all trust based. In this case, there are options that are provided - like contribute to the Hospital directly or to the father of the child. So if you are suggesting that a Foundation be started, the first thing I could recommend is to not receive funds and connect the donor with the child/patient and ask them to contribute in which ever way they can. 

Hi Indianomics,

That indeed is a great news. God is Great!

I was just discussing with my family if I too can ask Renie to convert my prize in cash, so that I and donate a portion of it here and little to Milaap foundation and others. They heartily reciprocated and told me to also try the NGO way if possible. I opened this page to explain the situation and was soooo glad to see that the baby has already received the amount for her surgery! God bless! I just hope she beats her age in terms of faster recivery and recover soon and well.

I have written to few people yesterday who knew a lot of NGOs in person and had network with Narayana Hrydyalaya as well. I hope they too help. I was not aware about your personal experience with NGOs but yes, I do agree with you. I too had a similar situation which thankfully has been stopped now.

Few months back I used to get lot many such calls from many NGO incl CRY for donation and I use to feel it very bad given that my resources are limited and I was unable to help everyone. Leave alone NGO, when sudden relatives of mine [who did though in good faith] in USA when asked other relatives to give money for my leg, I felt offended and sad about my earnings. Recently, a cousin sister who came to India too offered to write me a cheque for some money, I refused that even though I needed the money but I felt too bad taking from her and refused.  I can very well understand how someone feels bad. Donations should be anonymous.

• NGOs do lack transparency and I agree with you. I have certain friends who have their friends in some NGOs and they earn more than lakh every month for their salaries, while still asking people to donate.
• Authenticity can be an issue as well. But do RTI covers such NGOs?
• I am sure there will be good NGOs as well. However Govt too provides certain reliefs here but I wonder if it actually reach needy people and how.

I am indeed happy to know that your friend managed to collect the funds for baby's operations in such a short span. Hats off to you too for helping him. Friends like u r indeed precious.

waiting to hear good news from you..Hope the child goes in flight but comes back in train, sitting near window seat, enjoying the beautiful landscapes outside that nature created, giggling, celebrating her happy recovery. Take care. Be good!

Thank you very much Rachna! God bless you... Please watch this page for updates. Since you have already initiated the NEFT addition, please proceed with your contribution. As of now, you can hold on sharing this with your network of friends - we already have received the operation cost and only requesting people who have already initiated NEFT process to go ahead. 

Rekha, there are many Godmothers here for sure and I am proud of this community. And I want to also add, that there are Godfathers too. :) Not sarcasm, mean it. :) :) Thank you once again for your prayers and contribution. 

Thank you very very much Pramod! God bless you!

very happy to read of funds met up. wishes from innermost heart for success in operation.

Thank you Pramod :) 

Hi Knitha, 

I did so. 

Hey Knitha!

Thank you very much for the help offered. I wanted to acknowledge you here on thread as well, as i did on IndiMail. I will surely be in touch with you for any help needed. 

Hi Amanda, thank you very very much for your help. Completely agree with your statement, no baby should go without surgery because of lack of funds! 

As of now, we have met the target for the operation, and hence request you to stop the sharing bit, and inform on the share post that the new donations can stop for now. If need be, I would be updating this page and then I would seek all your help that we could. 

Thank you very very much Bhavya! Have baby dhrushti in your prayers. I have updated this thread with more information. As of now, the hospital has received its funds for operations and now the only contribution could be sent to Hardik's NEFT account. I am only requesting those who have alreayd initiated the NEFT process to continue with the transaction, others who are yet to add Hardik as a beneficiary, can hold on. If need be, I would come here on this thread and update the thread and at that time, if you could please do contribute. 

yes Bushra!! Thank you and continue your prayers for the family. 

A lot of people shared this with many others and many anon people contributed. The advert publised in MidDay Mumbai brought in 8 lakhs in a single day. Other contributions continued in their own small way. 

6 days back, he had only managed to arrange 2 lakhs towards the operation expenses, and in 6 days and prayers and contribution of many helped reach the 15 lakhs mark. Every IndiBlogger should be proud about such a lovely and inspring community. 

true, hemal, a community we can be proud of being associated with. A place where we are heard and we can count upon in times of distress.

Thank you very much Farah! Keep your prayers coming. 

Thank you very much Pooja!! Much appreciated.. do tract this thread so that you would know of any update. 

A big Thanks to you CyberKid to bring this thread alive. Without you, this would not have happened. 

It was a collective effort, Hemal. The entire community is responsible for the help, including the IndiAdmins.

Kudos to the collective effort and the helping hand extended by bloggers to help in their own ways. This proves that our community is a live one with real bloggers engaged and not any bots.

if there was something positive, we would have heard, i only hope everything is fine.

Hi Kushboo,

Thank you very much for bringing this thread up. I have been busy myself, however I have an update and this has been put up above. Baby is doing well, she is still having difficulty breathing however has been moved to General Ward where she is currently being treated further. 

Hi Rio,

Sure it is positive. Only bit was I was disconnected coz my contact was with Hardik and did not have his wife's number with me. Since he also underwent surgery (being the donor) I waited to hear the news through other channels. I got an update day before yesterday, and only today got to speak to Hardik. 

My prayers are always with her. Do update us as and when possible 

Great news hemal, i was worried as it was a very critical case indeed. It's only in god's hands. We are mere puppets. Very much releived to here this news.

Great news indeed! Good to know that both the baby and the father are doing well.

And great work, Hemal. You've proved again that - A friend in need is a friend indeed. 

Great to learn that! 

It's really gladdening to know this.

kudos to doctors and the medical science.

It's really great to be a part of this. God bless the child and family pass through this tiresome phase.

This is wonderful news, Hemal. We all have been thinking and praying for her, and it feels great to read this news first thing in the morning. Congratulations! :-)