Mysuru region taps online crowdsourcing for medical care
Nyoooz
Nov 27 2018
The number of residents from Mysuru and nearby districts opting for online crowdfunding is on the rise Read more
Mysuru region taps online crowdsourcing for medical care
ZTribune
Nov 27 2018
The number of residents from Mysuru and nearby districts opting for online crowdfunding is on the rise Read more
Crowdfunding for medical expenses on the rise in Mysuru
Udayakala
Nov 24 2018
The number of residents from Mysuru opting for online crowdfunding to raise funds for medical expenses has seen an increase. According to statistics made available from India’s leading crowdfunding portal Milaap, the percentage of medical fundraisers has increased from 24 per cent in 2016 to 40 per cent in 2018 (to date). Read more
Solace to console
Metrovaartha (Kochi life)
Nov 24 2018
The name Solace and Sheeba Ameer are not new to the charity arena. Sheeba Ameer is a renowned charity activist who helps the financially backward cancer patients. While opening the Solace center at Thrissur, she dreamt of taking care of the children who suffered from cancer. Ameer, her husband also stood beside her. The number of patients went on increasing. Not only cancer patients but those diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Thalassemia also approached Solace. Around 15 lakh rupees are spent by Solace per month to carry out various surgeries, chemotherapy and the like. The number of people working for Solace also increased. Solace has its centers set up at Kochi, Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Pattambi along with the one at Thrissur.
Ahanya Needs to Overcome the pain so that she can smile
Kerala Kaumudhi
Nov 22 2018
Ahanya and her family are in a difficult phase of their lives. Things began when Ahanya was caught by an incurable fever. Later on, Ahanya was diagnosed with Sojia. There is no medicine that can cure the disease but a Rs 14000 injection and Rs 6000 worth medicines can reduce the severe pain caused due to the disease. The injection and the medicines are to be taken every month. Read more
Milaap: Extending a helping hand in treating the poor
Kalakaumudhi
Nov 21 2018
Milaap, the country's largest crowd funding platform, that aids the poor and needy for medical treatment, expands its activities in Kerala too. Company's crowd funding platform gives space and extends its support to the people who face unexpected challenges in life. Online crowd funding which is very popular outside India got its momentum when the state govt. also entered in the field. Milaap had initiated a flood relief collection drive on its own before the state govt. mooted the idea. With more than 300 fund raisers coming up with 232 projects, Milaap has already collected Rs.1.82 cr Read more
2-year-old Ayaan needs the help of kind-hearted people
Mathrubhumi UAE
Nov 21 2018
In a last-ditch attempt to save the life of his son, Kasargod resident Shuaib is looking for help from kind-hearted people. Shuaib moved to Sharjah in 2007, and had been working as a helper in a computer shop in Sharjah for ten year Read more
Crowdfunding to the aid of poor patients in Mysuru
The Hindu
Nov 21 2018
The digital phenomenon of crowdfunding appears to have come to the aid of many poor patients in Mysuru. About 40% of the estimated 150 fundraisers from Mysuru are for medical expenses by people, who are unable to afford the rising costs of life-saving treatment. Read more
Seek and you shall get
The New Indian Express
Nov 19 2018
Crowdfunding is changing the way people are realising their dreams, and how! Apart from raising money for medical treatments, more and people are turning to this mode to raise money for projects close to their heart. Whether you are contesting elections or saving a community radio service, like-minded people are using the Internet to spread the word and contribute to causes they identify with. Read more
Bothered by high medical expenses? Try crowdfunding, its a good platform for the needy
MoneyControl
Nov 15 2018
In the last three years, crowdfunding has become one of the primary ways to meet medical costs, especially if the amount is north of Rs 10 lakh. Read more
These Kids who are out of the system have received a new lease of life through Kaliyuva Mane
Hello Mysore
Nov 15 2018
Established in 1999, ‘Kaliyuva Mane’ is a special school for underprivileged children. In August 1992, staying in a village, Ananth Kumar, the founder of ‘Kaliyuva Mane’ started teaching the rural poor children. This school is a place where dropouts, child labourers, children from traumatic backgrounds, children from broken families and underprivileged children are getting a chance to live and are able to start new lives all over again. Read more
Digital crowdfunding emerges as an alternative financing option for cancer care
BioVoice
Nov 14 2018
Cancer is becoming one of the major causes for death in India. According to the cancer registry released by the Indian Council of Medical Research, cancer is estimated to increase by 25 per cent by 2020. Around 2.5 million people in India are living with this disease and every year more than 7 lakh new cancer patients are registered from which 5, 56,400 die Read more
Teachers turn drivers to save school in DK
Deccan Herald
Nov 14 2018
Two teachers at Darul Islam Aided Higher Primary School double as drivers ferrying children to school and back, making as many as 3 trips in the morning and evening. Read more
Kaliyuva Mane takes baby steps towards inclusive growth
Deccan Herald
Nov 13 2018
With a view to ensure the welfare and development of children, inclusive welfare and inclusive development have become key words for many organizations Read more
DIRECTOR SHANKARLING SUGNALLI BATTLING FOR LIFE
Chitraloka
Nov 12 2018
Director Shankarling Sugnalli is battling for his life after a severe bout of H1N1 attack. The swine-flu has destroyed the 54-year-old director's lungs and debilitated his body. It has resulted in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. He is being treated at the BGS Hospital and is in need of acute treatment. Read more
Milaap raises funds for bone cancer patient
Deccan Chronicle
Nov 11 2018
The biopsy revealed that Nadeem was suffering from a high-grade bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Read more
Milaap raises funds for bone cancer patient
NewsHunt
Nov 11 2018
The biopsy revealed that Nadeem was suffering from a high-grade bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Read more
Social media impact is continuous: VVS Laxman
Hans India
Nov 09 2018
Social media has been making impact every minute all over the world, said former cricketer VVS Laxman while speaking at an interactive session at the Social Media Summit Amaravati 2018 organised by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority here on Friday. The summit will conclude on Saturday. Read more
Selfless Sister Act: How Priyanka T gave more than half her liver to save her sister's life
Edex Live
Nov 09 2018
Twenty five-year-old Sindhu had been diagnosed with drug-induced liver damage and the only remedy was to get a liver transplant Read more
Meghalaya bureaucrat leads crowdfunding campaign to renovate West Garo Hills school
Northeast Now
Nov 08 2018
Bureaucrat Swapnil Tambe is taking a leaf out of the book of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma who donated Rs 3.14 lakh for renovation of a school in West Khasi Hills Read more
Crowdfunding bid to revive Meghalaya school
The Telegraph
Nov 08 2018
Spurred by CM's donation, IAS officer leads effort on Milaap for Songadingre lower primary school Read more
44 let brezplačno zdravi revne
Slovenske Novice
Nov 07 2018
Dolgih 44 let vodi dobrotnik dr. Ramana Rao v Bangaloru v Indiji brezplačno kliniko za reveže. Vsako nedeljo vse od leta 1974 odpre vrata ambulante in ponuja zdravstveno oskrbo obubožanim. Sprva je k njemu prihajala le peščica, danes pa oskrbi med 700 in 1200 bolnikov na dan. Tako veliko jih seveda ne bi zmogel oskrbeti sam, pomaga mu ekipa 35 ljudi, tudi njegova žena in dva sinova, ki sta prav tako zdravnika. Read more
Social Media summit & awards programmes to be held on Nov 9, 10
PR News Wire
Nov 07 2018
SMSA is a massive national movement started in 2017 connecting people, content creators and conversations around emerging trends in media, importantly social media which is now one of world's biggest medium to communicate, promote and develop individually as a community. For more information, visit: https://www.smsummit.in/ . Read more
Social Media summit & awards programmes to be held on Nov 9, 10
The Week
Nov 07 2018
SMSA is a massive national movement started in 2017 connecting people, content creators and conversations around emerging trends in media, importantly social media which is now one of world's biggest medium to communicate, promote and develop individually as a community. For more information, visit: https://www.smsummit.in/ . Read more
Social Media summit & awards programmes to be held on Nov 9, 10
Daily Hunt
Nov 07 2018
SMSA is a massive national movement started in 2017 connecting people, content creators and conversations around emerging trends in media, importantly social media which is now one of world's biggest medium to communicate, promote and develop individually as a community. For more information, visit: https://www.smsummit.in/ . Read more
Social Media summit & awards programmes to be held on Nov 9, 10
Business Standard
Nov 07 2018
SMSA is a massive national movement started in 2017 connecting people, content creators and conversations around emerging trends in media, importantly social media which is now one of world's biggest medium to communicate, promote and develop individually as a community. For more information, visit: https://www.smsummit.in/ . Read more
Social Media summit & awards programmes to be held on Nov 9, 10
UNI
Nov 07 2018
SMSA is a massive national movement started in 2017 connecting people, content creators and conversations around emerging trends in media, importantly social media which is now one of world's biggest medium to communicate, promote and develop individually as a community. For more information, visit: https://www.smsummit.in/ . Read more
Every Sunday This Doctor and His Team Treat 700-1200 Patients — Free of Cost
FaithWire
Nov 07 2018
For the last 44 years, Dr. Ramana Rao has cured or treated over two million people in India — at no cost. Dr. Rao is the physician for a clinic in Bangalore, India, which also happens to be the oldest free clinic in the world. Read more
Selama 5 Tahun Mengenakan Kostum Mengerikan, yang Dilakukan Pria Ini Ternyata Sungguh Menyentuh Hati
Intisari Online
Nov 07 2018
Jika melihat sebuah kostum yang menyeramkan, mungkin orang akan berpikir bahwa ia adalah karakter jahat. Read more
२०३० तक होगी स्तन कैंसर की भयावह स्थिति
Punjab Kesari
Nov 01 2018
सीपीएए ने कैंसर के बारे में जागृकता फैलाने के लिए शुरू की पहल Read more
With Solar Powered Lights, this B'luru man is helping street vendors in multiple ways
The News Minute
Oct 31 2018
These solar powered lights not only help the women feel safe and give them the option to work longer, but are also used by their kids for studying and lighting up their homes. Read more
Importance of Verification in Crowdfunding
Entrepreneur
Oct 31 2018
Reasons why checking the authenticity of the campaign is of utmost importance Read more
This Diwali, Be Po-Lite
The New Indian Express
Oct 29 2018
One benefit, an important one, Aakarsh says, is the awareness building on sustainability and climate change. Read more
মানুষের পাশে
Aajkal
Oct 29 2018
চিকিৎসা করাতে গিয়ে... Read more
Two sisters working towards reviving Odisha’s handicrafts are also skilling prisoners in Baripada jail
YourStory
Oct 29 2018
Ecommerce platform KalaGhar works with artisans to adapt to trends and helps them find a market for their beautiful, timeless products. Read more
Online crowdfunding: supporting the needy
Siraj
Oct 26 2018
Through online crowdfunding, Milaap is working as a pillar for the financial needy. Through Milaap funds can be raised for sensitive cause. As of now, through Milaap many were able to raise funds for treatment of diseases including cancer and for emergency liver transplant surgery. Milaap has a team which evaluates the authenticity, reliability, identity of the fundraiser and the hospital records and various other data of the beneficiary. Read more
Crowdfunding helping destitute in Kerala
Chandrika
Oct 26 2018
Online crowdfunding platforms which are thriving in the foreign countries are now making its way to Kerala. Online crowdfunding becomes a huge advantage for the destitute and the needy. There are many who are facing financial issues due to treatment expenses, educational expenses etc. Crowdfunding provides financial aid during such situations. Read more
Crowdfunding with a helping hand in cancer treatment
Deshabhimani
Oct 26 2018
As the number of cancer patients and the treatment expenses are increasing, Milaap has emerged as India's largest crowdfunding platform which provide funds for cancer patients. Crowdfunding is now promoted in Kerala too. According to various government research data, that there are lakhs of people diagnosed with cancer every year. The latest record reveals the death of about 1300 people due to cancer. A huge amount of money is required for cancer treatment, therefore it is difficult for a commoner and underprivileged to take treatment. This is where online crowdfunding comes in the picture. Read more
Man Wears Monster Costume for Three Days Straight in Order to Save Sick Children
Good News Network
Oct 25 2018
One might not think that a monster costume could save the lives of children, but this guy is dedicated to using his frightening appearance to help sick kids. Read more
“Shortcut October”:Donate or Go Short, but don’t keep silent about Breast Cancer
Express Healthcare
Oct 25 2018
The hurdles in beating breast cancer lie across all stages, starting from awareness to diagnosis, and from counselling to treatment in our country The incidence of breast cancer in India is stands at 1 in every 22. With the alarming increase rate, it is estimated to cause more deaths among women than any other cancer by 2030 .The hurdles in beating this particular cancer lie across all stages, starting from awareness to diagnosis, and from counselling to treatment in our country. Read more
Crowdfunding: Ushering an era of community support
Qrius
Oct 24 2018
Usually, when people come to a crowdfunding platform like Milaap to raise funds for an urgent medical need, they have already exhausted their own savings, liquefied all possible assets, run out of their insurance cover (when they have one), and often, are neck-deep in debt. So far, crowdfunding has been the last resort for many who are battling medical crises. Surprisingly, almost two-thirds of India’s healthcare expenses, amounting to nearly USD60 billion, is out-of-pocket: from savings, borrowings, and support from friends and family; so the behaviour does exist offline. Read more
Crowdfunding: Ushering an era of community support
Qrius
Oct 24 2018
Usually, when people come to a crowdfunding platform like Milaap to raise funds for an urgent medical need, they have already exhausted their own savings, liquefied all possible assets, run out of their insurance cover (when they have one), and often, are neck-deep in debt. So far, crowdfunding has been the last resort for many who are battling medical crises. Surprisingly, almost two-thirds of India’s healthcare expenses, amounting to nearly USD60 billion, is out-of-pocket: from savings, borrowings, and support from friends and family; so the behaviour does exist offline. Read more
'Shortcut October' an initiative to spread awareness about breast cancer
TopStory
Oct 23 2018
The incidence of breast cancer in India stands at 1 in 22
CPAA announces Shortcut October
ADC
Oct 22 2018
This year, all through October, breast cancer awareness month, Cancer Patients Aid Association has announced an initiative Shortcut October Read more
२२ महिलाओं में से एक स्तन कैंसर की शिकार है
Humara Mahanagar
Oct 22 2018
सीपीएए ने कैंसर के बारे में जागृकता फैलाने के लिए शुरू की पहल Read more
चला, केस दान करू
Mumbai schchoufer
Oct 22 2018
मिलाप संस्थेचा उपक्रम : रुग्णाचे मनोबल उंचावण्याचा प्रयत्न Read more
चला, केस दान करू
Maharashtra Dinman
Oct 22 2018
स्तन कर्करोग जनजागृतीसाठी मिलाप संस्थेचा उपक्रम Read more
केस दान करून स्तनाच्या कर्करोगाबाबत जनजागृती
Lokmat
Oct 22 2018
मिलाप संस्थेचा उपक्रम : रुग्णाचे मनोबल उंचावण्याचा प्रयत्न Read more
सीपीएए ने कैंसर के बारे में जागृकता फैलाने के लिए शुरू की पहल
Dainik Bhaskar
Oct 22 2018
भारत में हर २२ महिलाओं में से एक स्तन कैंसर की शिकार है Read more
२२ महिलाओं में से एक स्तन कैंसर की शिकार है
Humara Mahanagar
Oct 22 2018
सीपीएए ने कैंसर के बारे में जागृकता फैलाने के लिए शुरू की पहल Read more
