“I have to repay a loan of Rs 1.5 lakhs. Giving a better quality of life to my daughter is my priority and most of my income goes in her physiotherapy,” says Nishanth who is in dire need of financial help. Here’s how you can lend a hand.
When asked how else she is trying to bring this to Disney’s attention, she smiles, and says, “I am hoping that with these articles and social media posts we can create enough of a buzz to grab their attention.”
What’s also important to note is that these rare diseases are country specific. For instance, malaria is not considered a rare disease in India, but it is one in the USA.
She is my senior officer. When I see her at work, I salute her. Once we enter our home, we slip into our roles of father and daughter. We have never taken work or discussed work-related topics at home.”
After hearing of the pain that she had to endure before and during the race, a government-run enterprise in Chennai has come forward to help Swapna get customised shoes.
Sheetal Jain was born in India’s oldest and Mumbai’s largest red light area, Kamathipura. While her maternal grandmother was a commercial sex worker, her mother took to bar dancing to make ends meet.