Sudheer's 2-year-old son Akhilesh has a rare illness that has caused liver damage. Since he turned two last month, Akhilesh's conditon is getting worse. He needs a liver transplant at the soonest. Sudheer has tried all possible avenues and failed to raise funds to save Akhilesh.
Akhilesh has Glycogen Storage Disease and it has damaged his liver - he needs a transplant to live
Sudheer and Akhila are heartsick with sadness that their children are fighting a condition this grave
Sudheer and his wife Akhila now live in a constant state of despair. Last year, they found out that both their children had a condition called Glycogen Storage Disese. This condition – if not controlled, destroys the liver and weakens muscles. Sudheer and Akhila are managing their children's health through a strict diet and medications.
Akhila is being the strong one and making sure that the kids follow a strict diet - but it has not helped Akhilesh
While their 3-year-old daughter Rithu is doing a little better since the dieting, 2-year-old Akhilesh's condition deteriorated rapidly. The doctors have warned Sudheer to expect the worse if Akhilesh does not get a liver transplant soon. Sudheer is now in his village in Warrangal trying to arrange for funds.
Even at 3, Rithu is protective of Akhilesh, she knows he is very sick
Akhilesh is in a lot of pain and his condition is getting worse every day
Sudheer has sold off all their gold and their small piece of land he had hoped to leave to his children one day. He managed to put together Rs 5 lakhs – the rest he paid for through loans. For Akhilesh's liver tranaplant – he needs Rs 16 lakhs. As days go by and he cant get a loan, Sudheer is becoming desperate.
Akhilesh and Rithu both need a liver transplant - but Akhilesh's condition is deteriorating much more rapidly
In their sorrow, Akhila is the one staying strong and making sure that they keep trying to arrange for funds. She is being the rock on whom the whole family is now dependent. But even her strength cannot bear the lost of her young child who hasn't even learn to speak his first words.
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 organiser or the medical team.
Akhilesh has Glycogen Storage Disease and it has damaged his liver - he needs a transplant to liveWithout treatment, Akhilesh may not live till he learns to speak
Akhilesh has just started speaking his first words. Unable to speak the full word, he uses the first sound of the word to express that word. 'Daddy' becomes 'Da'. With his health worsening, his parents wonder if it will be too late by the time their baby is actually able to say his first full words.Sudheer and Akhila are heartsick with sadness that their children are fighting a condition this grave“Akhilesh wakes up and the morning and the first thing he does is cry. He keeps crying till we give him some food. After eating food, for the rest of the day, he has loose-motions. Seeing my small son lose all his food and water this way stabs at my heart,” says an emotional Sudheer.
Sudheer and his wife Akhila now live in a constant state of despair. Last year, they found out that both their children had a condition called Glycogen Storage Disese. This condition – if not controlled, destroys the liver and weakens muscles. Sudheer and Akhila are managing their children's health through a strict diet and medications.
Akhila is being the strong one and making sure that the kids follow a strict diet - but it has not helped AkhileshWhile their 3-year-old daughter Rithu is doing a little better since the dieting, 2-year-old Akhilesh's condition deteriorated rapidly. The doctors have warned Sudheer to expect the worse if Akhilesh does not get a liver transplant soon. Sudheer is now in his village in Warrangal trying to arrange for funds.
Sudheer is faced with making the most terrible choice a parent has to make
With both his really young children falling prey to this condition, Sudheer is heartbroken. Both Rithu and Akhilesh needs a liver transplant. Only, Akhilesh's condition is much worse than Rithu. Unable to fund even one transplant, Sudheer feels like he is trapped in a hopeless situation. Even at 3, Rithu is protective of Akhilesh, she knows he is very sickIt doesn't help that Akhilesh is too young to understand. “Both children are supposed to be on a strict diet. Rithu understands, but Akhilesh cries, and even bashes his head on the wall – refusing to eat the food we cook for him. In the end, we have to feed him just a little of the food he demands – just so he agrees to eat. We try, but we can't force him. He is in enough pain,” Sudheer says.
Akhilesh is in a lot of pain and his condition is getting worse every daySudheer has sold off all their gold and their small piece of land he had hoped to leave to his children one day. He managed to put together Rs 5 lakhs – the rest he paid for through loans. For Akhilesh's liver tranaplant – he needs Rs 16 lakhs. As days go by and he cant get a loan, Sudheer is becoming desperate.
Akhilesh and Rithu both need a liver transplant - but Akhilesh's condition is deteriorating much more rapidlyIn their sorrow, Akhila is the one staying strong and making sure that they keep trying to arrange for funds. She is being the rock on whom the whole family is now dependent. But even her strength cannot bear the lost of her young child who hasn't even learn to speak his first words.
How you can help
Sudheer is a bank agent and the sole breadwinner of the family. When he works for a whole month, he earns Rs 10,000 every month. Arranging this large an amount is simply impossible for him. Your contribution will help him save his child.Supporting Documents
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 organiser or the medical team.
