The following appeal has been written on behalf of the baby's father, Venkatesh.

Why Am I Fundraising?

My name is Venkatesh. I hail from Doddakirugombi village, Chikkaballapura. My wife, Shilpa, gave birth to baby boy 6 days ago. He had respiratory problems after birth and was given oxygen support, but as there was no improvement. He was referred to Manipal Hospital, Bangalore for further treatment. 

 
He has been diagnosed with multiple medical conditions (Term Appropriate for gestational age, Hypoxic Respiratory Failure, Persistent Septal Hypertrophy of heart, Hypotension and Probable sepsis) and is on medical management. 

I am a daily wager worker and and earn only Rs. 9000/- per month. My wife had three abortions before having him. She is admitted at Sriranghadi hospital where she underwent a Cesarian. My baby may require at least 2 weeks of admission for his recovery and according to the doctors, has a high chance of survival.

How You Can Help

Your contribution will help my child survive. Funds raised through this campaign will go towards the hospital for his treatment.

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