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13-Year-Old Harshita Needs Urgent Liver Transplant

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13-year-old Harshita is suffering from end-stage liver cirrhosis secondary to a liver abnormality disease called-Glycogen storage disease. She was diagnosed with this disease when she was just 2 years old. Her father, Raja, is a cab driver and her mother is a homemaker. Harshita has a brother,Nitin, who is in 10th grade. Harshita is need of support to undergo an urgent liver transplant.

Harshita has had health issues since she was just 10 months. Her condition worsened when she turned 2 years old. She is 13 years old now and has been on continuous treatment all these years. Despite the treatment, pain and discomfort, Harshita is one of the toppers in class and has received her scholarship for school education.

Harshita Is A Brilliant Student

Harshitha is a sharp 13-year-old who enjoys Math and Chemistry in school. Like her older brother, Nitin, Harshita is fascinated by the Rubik's cube and spends her time practising.

Shailaja, Harshita's mother feels her daughter is usually in pain, but tries not to show it because it might upset her father. Shailaja is trying to stay positive about the situation seeing how strong her daughter is about the situation.

Harshita's Needs An Urgent Liver Transplant

Harshita is fit to undergo a liver transplant which will cure her disease. Fortunately, her mother is a potential donor and she has volunteered to donate a portion of her liver.

Harshita's doctors have brought down the cost of transplant to Rs 12.5 lakhs. Her family has managed to arrange for 2.5 lakhs. They are unable to arrange for the rest of money in such a short period of time.

Matching your donations

A generous donor has committed to a significant amount and is also matching all donations made by donors towards Harshita through Milaap. So every rupee becomes two, thereby helping us reach the need faster. 100% of your donations will go towards the treatment and surgery.

Our Support Will Save Harshita
Time is running out as Harshita is waiting for her transplant. Your support will ensure she can undergo the transplant as scheduled.
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4th June 2018

Dear Supporters,
Thank you all for your support.

Harshitha was discharged from the hospital last year, and she's currently living a normal life at home. Her parents are extremely happy to see her play and go to school like any other normal kid.

I have attached a picture of her for you all.

Her parents sincerely thank each one of you all for the love and support which you have shown towards her, they will always be grateful to each one of you.
May God bless you all.

Thank you!

7th January 2017

Dear supporter,

Harshitha's transplant was successfully completed and she is recovering well. Her mother was the liver donor. She is doing well and is very happy to see her daughter recover. Harshita is very excited to reach home. When asked about her ambition in life, she said she wants to become an aeronautical engineer. Harshitha can't wait to go back to school.

Thanks to your support, she can now continue her studies and make her dreams come true.

Here are some photographs of Harshita with her parents

12th December 2016

Dear supporter,

Thank you for your support. We spoke to Harshita's doctors. Her transplant has been planned for the last week of December. She is doing well and will get admitted to the hospital in a few days.

Her parents are extremely happy to see the support received for their daughter. We will keep you posted on her progress.

Thank you.