This 1-Year-Old May Never Be Back To Normal Life, But His Parents Are Not Ready To Give Up

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Dharshan is a 1-year-old baby who had just started speaking. One week back, he suffered from intestinal damage. An urgent surgery was performed on the baby but he still needs intensive support. His father Ganesh is a daily-wage worker who is finding it very hard to meet the family's expenses.

 Dharshan with Ganesh and Sumitra at the hospital

“Even if his brain is damaged – we will be happy to care for him as long as he lives”

Dharshan is his parent's only child. Ganesh works as a daily-wage worker in Bangalore. Ganesh and his wife Sumitra decided that they would have one child that they would look after well. Unlike them, he would study and go to college. 

Dharshan was just learning to speak. He was very attached to his mother and everyone noted how well-behaved he was in public. “Dharshan played quietly by himself, never breaking things, never jumping or screaming. Why is such a good, innocent baby going through so much pain?” asks Ganesh.

It started when Dharshan started crying and complained to Sumitra that he felt pain. He had diarrhea and vomiting. He was passing blood – his insides were bleeding. They took him to two hospitals before taking him to Manipal Hospitals. 

Dharshan is in the PICU at the moment fighting to heal and become better

At Manipal, he underwent an urgent surgery and was put in the pediatric intensive care unit. But in that time, Dharshan's little body had suffered. Dharshan's organs were failing and he had suffered permanent brain damage. But his parents are very clear – they want to save Darshan at any cost. 

“The doctors say that there is only a 5% chance that he will have the intelligence of a normal child. It doesn't matter - both me and my wife just want him to live. We will take care of him all our lives because we are his parents,” Ganesh says. 

Sumitra is worried sick about Dharshan and his future

The last time Dharshan spoke was on the day of his surgery

Dharshan's body has multiple organ failures. His kidney and liver are not functioning. He is even having trouble breathing. He needs to be kept in the PICU till he gets better. His father has already spent Rs 2 lakhs on the treatment and has nothing left to pay the mounting bills.  

How you can help

Ganesh and Sumitra know that their son will never be a normal child. They know that they have to care for him all their lives. They want him to live even at this great cost. Lack of money is the only reason they may still lose their child. 

Our support will help these parents save their child's life.

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The specifics of this case have been verified by the medical team at the concerned hospital. For any clarification on the treatment or associated costs, contact the campaign organizer or the medical team.