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 Roshani’s Life
Roshani, 1 year 11 months, has a heart defect (PDA) and urgently needs a life-saving procedure costing ₹1.4 lakh. Her father earns just ₹3,000 a week and cannot afford the treatment. Your support can 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.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Leena Aaroniya's Life
Leena Aaroniya J (2½) has a congenital heart defect and needs a PDA device closure costing ₹1.4 lakh. Her father, a painter earning ₹15,000/month, cannot afford the treatment. Your support can help give Leena a healthy heart and a brighter future.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Lakshana’s Life
Lakshana (6), a Class I student, was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect during a school health screening. She needs a PDA device closure costing ₹1.4 lakh. Her parents’ modest income cannot cover the treatment. Your support can help secure her healthy future.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Gowtham’s Life
Gowtham, a Class I student, was born with complex congenital heart disease and now needs life-saving corrective surgery costing ₹3.5 lakh. Abandoned by his father, he is cared for by his diabetic mother with severe vision impairment. Your support can help save his life.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Dharshini’s Life
Dharshini P (3y8m) has a congenital heart condition requiring a PDA device closure costing ₹1.4 lakh. Her father is a daily-wage farm labourer earning about ₹300/day and cannot afford the treatment. Your support can help save her life and give her a healthy future.
Urgent Funds Needed to Save Miracline Riana's Life
An infant from Chennai, Miracline suffers from a critical heart condition (Complete AVSD) with Down syndrome and needs urgent surgery. With a single modest income, her family cannot afford the ₹4.5 lakh cost. Your help can save her.