Twenty-one-year-old Sumit was battling Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His father, Rafel, a daily wager, had exhausted all their resources on Sumit’s initial treatment. The family was in a desperate situation, struggling to afford Sumit’s ongoing treatment, medication, and basic necessities like food and shelter in an unfamiliar city. Rafel was heartbroken, watching his son fight for his sight while facing immense financial hardship.
Jan Sanjeevni Trust learned about Sumit’s critical condition and his family’s desperate circumstances. Recognizing the urgency of his treatment and the family’s lack of support, the Trust intervened to provide comprehensive assistance. They ensured Sumit could continue his crucial treatment to save his sight. Beyond medical aid, Jan Sanjeevni Trust offered the family a safe place to stay and provided regular food support, allowing Rafel and his wife to focus entirely on Sumit’s well-being and treatment. Sumit was treated at Lady Hardinge.
With the consistent medical treatment and essential support from Jan Sanjeevni Trust, Sumit had a significantly stronger chance of recovery. His parents were filled with immense relief, their burden of financial worry lifted. Sumit, a brave young man, was receiving the care he urgently needed, offering him the possibility of overcoming this challenging disease and leading a healthy life.
