7th Birthday Celebration of CHIME
7th Birthday Celebration of CHIME
29 September 2014CHIME turned 7 on World Heart Day – happy faces on a wonderful day.
Over 700 children have been aided by CHIME. Not to forget the many other needy patients, especially in the emergency unit of MIOT Hospitals, who were supported when treatment had to go ahead and they were never turned away due to lack of funds.
The CHIME office did not wear its usual hospital look on this day, as children were full of eagerness, gaiety and laughter. The place was filled with happiness. They gathered together and began the day by expressing their feelings through art, drawing as they waited for friends of CHIME—our supporters, without whom CHIME could not have come this far. And they did drop in to say hello.
It was indeed party time. Our Chairman, doctors, and staff of the Paediatric Cardio Unit and CHIME were all there to welcome them and join the parents and children in making it a memorable and beautiful day.
Expressions from Young Hearts
Vaugn Pinto wrote a verse for CHIME, beautifully expressing his feelings:
You’ve been there for me,
When I needed you most,
I try to recall what happened when I was in the theatre.
You appeared and helped me with a golden coast,
Thank you CHIME,
For now I know I have made a friend for life.
Sivaranjan also expressed his gratitude through his drawing. Seven years after a critical surgery, he is now in college pursuing his B.Com.
Little Jyoti Nila from the gypsy community was thrilled to freely use her sketch pens, paper and pencils.
So did all the other children – Gavaskar, Padayappa, Rosemary, Viswa Prakash Nityashree, Akshiyni, Dinesh and many others.
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At CHIME, we bring light to the lives of children in need. Your support helps us provide essential surgeries, screenings, and awareness programs. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly impacts a child's chance at a healthier future. Join us in making a difference by giving the gift of hope today.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Mayank's Life
Mayank, 6, from Krishnagiri, has Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) requiring device closure costing ₹1.4 lakh. His father, a daily-wage gardener earning ₹300/day, cannot afford the treatment. Your support can help Mayank receive timely care.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Sameera's Life
Sameera, 7, from Chennai, has a large ASD diagnosed at age 4. Doctors recommend ASD device closure costing ₹2 lakh. Her father, an irregularly employed electrician, earns ₹800/day and cannot afford treatment. Please support her.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Hariharan's Life
Four-month-old Hariharan from Royapuram, Chennai, was diagnosed with complex congenital heart disease, including Scimitar Syndrome, hypoplastic right lung, and PDA. He urgently requires cardiac catheterization and PDA closure costing ₹3,00,000. His father earns ₹27,000 monthly and cannot afford the treatment. Your support can help Hariharan receive life-saving care and a healthier future.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Mokith’s Life
Two-year-old Mokith from Tiruvallur was diagnosed with a large Ventricular Septal Defect and severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Doctors have advised urgent heart surgery costing ₹3,00,000. His father, a daily-wage painter, cannot afford the treatment. Your support can help Mokith receive life-saving surgery and a healthier future.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Pukaneshkumar's Life
Master Pukaneshkumar, a 5-year-old from Dharmapuri, has a congenital heart defect requiring urgent surgery costing ₹2.85 lakh. His father, a daily-wage construction worker with irregular income, cannot afford the treatment. Your generous support can help save his life and secure a healthy future.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Dhanusri K Life
Baby Dhanusri K, a 4-month-old from Chennai, has a serious congenital heart defect requiring urgent life-saving surgery costing ₹3 lakh. Her father, an auto mechanic earning ₹24,000/month, cannot afford the treatment. Your generous support can help save her life.
Select Urgent Funds Needed to Save Prabakaran’s Life
Prabakaran, 3 years 7 months, has a congenital heart defect (ASD) and urgently needs a life-saving procedure costing ₹2 lakh. His father, the family’s sole earner, cannot afford the treatment. Your support can help save his life.