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 Nethra V's Life
2-year-old Nethra from Dharmapuri needs ASD device closure for a large heart defect. Her father, a daily-wage labourer, cannot afford the ₹2,00,000 cost. Your support can help save her heart.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Yakshini Mani's Life
10-year-old Yakshini Mani from Dharmapuri needs ASD device closure for a large heart defect. Her father, a bus driver, cannot afford the ₹2,00,000 cost. Your support can help her heal.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Asviya's Life
Asviya, a 16-year-old from Chennai, has been diagnosed with an Atrial Septal Defect and needs a device closure procedure costing ₹2,00,000. Her father earns ₹500 a day as a labourer. Your support can help her heal and continue her education.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Divyashree's Life
Divyashree, a 5-year-old girl from Tiruvallur, has been diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a serious congenital heart condition. She needs intracardiac repair surgery costing ₹3,25,000. Her father, a daily-wage labourer earning ₹350 a day, cannot afford it. Your support can give her a healthy future.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Ishwarya's Life
Ishwarya, an 8-year-old girl from Kallakurichi, was born with a complex congenital heart condition and has already undergone multiple cardiac procedures. She now needs Fontan completion with fenestration, a high-risk heart surgery costing ₹4,75,000. Her father, a mason on a meagre daily wage, cannot afford it. Your support can give her a healthier and happier life.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Nithishwaran’s Life
Nithishwaran, an 8-year-old boy from Dharmapuri, has been diagnosed with Pulmonary Atresia and a complex congenital heart defect. He needs complete repair (ICR) with an RV-PA conduit, a life-saving surgery costing ₹4,80,000. His father, a daily-wage construction labourer with irregular income, cannot afford it. Your support can give him a healthy and bright 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.