Friday 31 August 2012

Appeal for funds

Dear donors,

Thank you for all your help in the past

We need your support once again

This time the amount is more modest and should be within our reach

Let us, one more time, please, join our hands and open our hearts to reach out to Rishi

All funds can be transferred as instructed here
http://saverishi.blogspot.in/2010/09/details-for-transfering-money.html

We are tied up with Samavedana to avail tax exempt receipts
http://www.samavedana.org/Samavedana/index.html

Do keep him in your prayers, Rishi, his parents have been fighting the battle for over 3 years now

Let us pray to the lord to give them unbeatable strength and bless them amply

Thank you!

Thursday 30 August 2012

Latest update_31st August 2012

Rishi underwent a full upper body CT Scan
The fungal infection is prominent but has not reached the brain
There are no signs of infection on optical tissues as well
There is a minimal sigh of relief

But Rishi's sugar levels are very high
He is on constant insulin supply
That needs to be controlled
Special medication needs to be ordered to act on the fungal infection which will not conflict with low liver count and high sugar levels

Doctor has already spoken to medicine suppliers / vendors / companies through their direct contacts
We will get half of the dosage at minimal costs, very low than MRP
Doctors, as always, will waive off their fees and consulting charges

Rishi has been in ICU since 29th August
Depending on his blood reports today he might be moved to special room
Rishi will be hospitalized for 2 weeks more

Total expenses
1. Medical bills for 29th Aug - 31st Aug: Rs. 68,778
2. Estimated cost for surgery Rs. 1,15,543
3. Hospitalization until 10th Sept 2012 Rs. 2,00,000 (estimated)

We need to prepare for funds in the order of Rs. 4 lacs
We are at a deficit of Rs. 2,00,000

ALL DOCUMENTS CAN BE FOUND HERE

The above estimations could change depending on how Rishi responds to medications and his tenure of hospitalization, updates on the same shall be posted daily

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Latest update 29th August 2012

Rishi's parents observed his face swell abnormally overnight
So much that Rishi is unable to open his eyes
Rishi's father observed that a black mark is developed very close to his left eye
Some sort of thick milky fluid was coming out of Rishi's eyes
Something never seen before even when Rishi was on chemo
They called the doctor and the doctor advised for an immediate checkup
Rishi is now admitted to the hospital

The first meeting of the doctor has shocked all of us
The doctor is worried that this is fungal infection
Any fungal infection is not good and should be controlled by anti-fungal medicines
But we are not sure how Rishi will respond to those medicines, they cannot practice a powerful dosage even
The infection could grow and reach Rishi's brain, possible case of Thrombosis
Permanently damaging any of the optical or brain tissues

VERY CRITICAL

In prayers, we beg to the almighty.. please give more strength to the boy and the family.. its not done yet..
Sairam

Monday 20 August 2012

Latest update 20th August 2012

Rishi was on his usual medical visit to the hospital
The doctor noticed the swelling near Rishi's eyes and a little on the forehead
It did not look worrisome then
Rishi was give a 15 day course for the swelling
It looked like some side effect of the medicines that Rishi takes every day for liver counts
The medication and the transplant has anyway reduced Rishi's immunity
He is more susceptible to most minor of the infections than ordinary human beings
The doctor has advised Rishi to visit hospital again in next 15 days