For a mother who has spent her entire life loving and raising her child, being beaten and mercilessly thrown out onto the streets by her own son is too heartbreaking to overcome. But this is a common story among the elderly residents of the Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. “I’ve seen mothers in old and torn clothes, their bodies smelling and their hands and feet rotting and covered in maggots,” shares Dr. G.P. Bhagat, founder of the ashram. These abandoned elderly men and women lay starving on the streets hoping for someone to rescue them from their suffering. But most people walk past them without a second glance. “Like this”, Dr. Bhagat explains, “many elders die on the roads.”Since 2003, SHEOWS (Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society) has rescued over 10,000 elderly people from the streets and given them a home with care and support. The elderly staying at the ashram have all been abandoned by their families and have nowhere else to live. Your support can give them comfort after their abandonment. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India), &amp; 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (USA). Safe and loving homeFor 20 years, SHEOWS has been providing free shelter, nutritious food three times a day, clothing, medical care, recreation activities and emotional support to abused and disabled elderly people rescued from the streets of Delhi. The Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram has a dedicated rescue team that saves the elderly from the streets and gives them immediate medical care upon their arrival at the home. To tend to the multiple health complications of the seniors, the home has a medical facility with doctors and nurses, a physiotherapy unit, a pathology lab, a digital X-ray monitoring machine and a pharmacy to provide 24-hour care to older adults anytime they require assistance, even during emergencies. Dr. Bhagat prioritizes the health of the seniors and ensures that they receive three balanced meals a day based on their precise health requirements. Need for the fundraiserThe humanitarian mission of SHEOWS is making an impact in the area, as more and more people are being rescued and brought to Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. To meet the financial costs of running the home, SHEOWS needs support to continue providing the residents with all the facilities that they need. This includes constant care and round-the-clock medical attention, nutritious food and maintaining a hygienic environment to keep the seniors in comfort and good health. Dr. Bhagat explains that as the number of residents is increasing, SHEOWS needs support for food and medicines. “I request you to help these elderly parents lead a peaceful life.”Donate now to help Dr. Bhagat continue caring for the 500 destitute elderly and giving them shelter, food, medical care and the will to carry on living despite their tragic abandonment by their families. Your support will enable SHEOWS to keep serving abandoned senior citizens and help them recover from the trauma of abandonment and life on the streets. “I have been serving these elderly as if they were my own parents”, shares Dr. Bhagat. “I want only one thing - their tears should vanish and they should have a smile on their faces.” To help Dr. Bhagat achieve this dream, your support is critical. Donate now to help SHEOWS care for more abandoned elderly. Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest online donation platform, to support SHEOWS in their mission to rescue the abandoned elderly from the streets and give them shelter, food, medical care, recreational activities and emotional support.

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“My 8-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer and it left the entire family devastated. I was told the cost of treatment would run into lakhs. I was barely managing to make ends meet and there was nothing I could do to save Swaroop. But the Nargis Dutt Foundation stepped in and took care of all the expenses. I can’t even imagine the consequences had they not been there for my son,,” says teary-eyed Devendra.The helplessness that Devendra felt is not uncommon among low-income families of cancer patients. There are many who helplessly see their dear ones, including children, lose their life in the most painful manner. Nargis Dutt Foundation has ensured that thousands of families don’t see this fate. It’s been a ray of hope for thousands of cancer patients since its inception over 40 years back. You can help save many more patients with cancer. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India), &amp; 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (USA). The cost of each chemotherapy is as much as ₹15,000 and a cancer patient can require between 6 to 12 sessions. The hefty cost for cancer treatment is well beyond the reach for poor families that are barely surviving on two square meals a day. Help Nargis Dutt Foundation provide treatment to poor cancer patients and save them from a slow and painful death.Giving hope to cancer patients“I was just 13 when my mother was diagnosed with cancer. When I saw my mother struggling for life it left a lifelong impact on me. Her condition had deteriorated to such an extent she was almost unrecognisable. I know how it feels like to lose a loved one to cancer and I am not alone in my grief. There are thousands of people struggling to save their family members,” says Priya, daughter of noted actress Nargis Dutt, who lost her life to cancer, and in whose name the NGO has been founded. Priya has made it her life’s mission to save as many cancer patients as she can, but she can not do it alone. Nargis Dutt Foundation needs your support. Your donation can not only save cancer patients but can give life to entire families.Need for the fundraiserCancer is often seen as a death sentence. But doctors say that if detected early and if a patient receives essential treatment, the illness can be defeated and the person can return to their lives. “Treatment of cancer often depends on multiple factors including the type of cancer and the stage in which it is detected. Some patients require surgery while some can be cured with just chemotherapy or immunotherapy. “Whatever may be the need, our nonprofit supports patients till the time they are cancer free. We not only take care of the cost of treatment but even assist patients with nutrition which is vital in the fight against cancer. Moreover, we ensure that family members who are already facing immense hardships get proper accommodation and food during treatment so they don’t suffer any further,” says the NGO leader. With your support, Nargis Dutt Foundation can help patients win the fight against cancer and save their families from grief of losing a loved one.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted fundraising platform, to support Nargis Dutt Foundation in their mission to give life-saving chemotherapy and care to cancer patients who can not afford treatment.

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The joy of an elderly seeing their granddaughter’s face for the first time or being able to see sunlight after years of visual impairment is invaluable. Our NGO partner, Nanritam, has given such priceless moments of joy and the gift of sight to thousands of underprivileged seniors who could not afford surgeries. Working in remote villages where it is common for young sons to leave behind their elderly parents in search of livelihood, Nanritam has been a saviour for the visually impaired elderly. Nanritam is in urgent need of funds to be able to provide eye treatment and cataract surgeries to underprivileged elderly in the backward district of Purulia, West Bengal. Donate now to provide life-changing surgeries.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).Giving the elderly gift of sight“The extent of illiteracy and poverty in the villages of Purulia is shocking. These villages are so remote that not even one eye-care institution has ever reached here. Blindness leaves the elderly so helpless that they are even unable to care for themselves and lead normal lives”, says Ranjana Sengupta, Secretary, Nanritam who has been at the forefront of the NGO’s operations. Nanritam is an organisation of several eye doctors who treat patients for free in far-flung areas.Due to limited livelihood opportunities in backward areas, able-bodied persons often migrate to urban areas for better prospects, leaving their elderly parents behind to fend for themselves. Compounding this situation, many seniors grapple with visual impairment caused by cataract, leading to partial or complete blindness. Ranjana emphasises, "The elderly may not be aware that a quick 5-minute cataract surgery has the power to transform their entire lives."Donate to Nanritam now to provide free cataract surgeries to the elderly and change their lives.Why donate to the fundraiser?“We are in urgent need of funds to purchase modern equipment and to cover operating costs to give vision to the elderly who can't even afford basic treatment and medical care. I urge you to support us in this noble mission and help the elderly get their vision back,” says Ranjana.Donate to this fundraiser on Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help underprivileged elderly get their vision back with free cataract surgeries.

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Nargis Dutt Foundation is a registered, charitable organization working passionately in the areas of Health &amp; Education. It was first set up in 1981 in New York by Shri Sunil Dutt and the Indian Community in memory of Smt Nargis Dutt.  Over these 42 years, the impact of the foundation has been immeasurable touching the lives of millions of individuals through equipping 100’s of rural hospitals PAN INDIA with medical diagnostic equipment as well as mobile vans, supporting treatment of thousands of cancer patients annually, providing scholarships for meritorious and deserving students and holistic development of rural schools in India. NDF has also worked during the national calamities in India, be it the earthquakes in Latur and Bhuj or the floods in Mumbai, Bihar and Raigad.NDF works at grassroot levels and due diligence is done for every single case. The first bone marrow transplant in India was supported by NDF in 1983. Critical Care equipment was donated to Tata Memorial Hospital, after which the ICU was named after Nargis Duttji. In 2020, Nargis Dutt foundation worked extensively for covid relief and was conferred the prestigious PICC Award by the Governor of Maharashtra.

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We're excited to share that with your support, we've continued to make significant strides in helping cancer patients access the treatment they urgently need! Through the generous contributions received, we've recently provided vital chemotherapy treatments to several patients. Your donations have directly supported numerous patients at Tata Memorial Hospital, each receiving crucial funding for multiple chemotherapy sessions. Your contributions save lives. 60 patients all over India were supported through their battle with cancer. That's 60 people who can see a better tomorrow because of your impact. Each patient was supported through roughly 5-6 chemotherapy sessions. Thank you for your commitment to this cause. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of those battling cancer. Donate now. Save lives.

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Mister Helal Uddin is an Assamese farmer who was forced to give up his profession to battle his deadly thoracic cancer. Now their only source of income comes from their son who works in a daily wage shop in Mumbai and has to provide for the entire family. Mr Helal Uddin and his wife can barely sustain their lifestyle of eating two meals daily and living in a room shared with several others. His weekly Chemotherapy sessions cost Rs 6,000 which is far outside his capability to finance independently. The Nargis Dutt Foundation has thrown him and his loved ones a lifeline by funding his treatment costs and giving him a fighting chance for his very survival. Like Mr Uddin, The Nargis Dutt Foundation provides critical support to dozens of other cancer patients by funding their Chemo treatments as well as other support including surgery, medicines, and even radiation cycles. They provide unfathomable relief to families of people who suffer from this nightmare and need your continued support to keep healing the sick.Donate now to help cancer patients live the best life they can!

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The Nargis Dutt Foundation has been transformed into a place of hope and dignity, all thanks to your unwavering support. Get ready to be amazed by the stories of resilience and triumph that your contributions have sparked! 🌟🏡 Field Visit Date: 17/10/2023Field Visit by: Atreyi Bhanja, Associate Visit Summary:During our visit, we went to Tata Medical Cancer Care Hospital, where we engaged with 14-15 beneficiaries. We discussed their treatment progress, the funds they have received, and the status of their treatment. As of 17th October, Give's funds have benefitted 40 patients at the hospital, covering chemotherapy and pediatric care. Nargis Dutt Foundation deposits the required amount directly into the hospital-created cards, ensuring funds are used for treatment expenses. We met with the head of the MSW to understand the beneficiary identification and allocation process. All patient requests are centralized for background verification, ensuring no overlap with government or private schemes. The Nargis Dutt Foundation suggested this efficient structure. The pediatric department and ICU, donated by the foundation, play a crucial role in the hospital's operations. We had a detailed conversation with the head of the pediatric department to understand their interventions. The foundation has made substantial progress, equipping over 100 rural hospitals with medical equipment, conducting medical camps for the underprivileged, cancer screening programs, and providing scholarships to deserving students. It has also focused on developing rural schools, enhancing sanitation, clean drinking water, computer labs, playgrounds, e-learning, and extracurricular activities. 🙌 Thank you for being the beacon of light in the lives of those we serve. Your support empowers us to keep making a difference every day. 🌟🌻

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🙏 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous donors. Thanks to your contributions, we've been able to provide chemotherapy treatment and care to 40 cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital and Cama Hospital in Mumbai. Here are some of the beneficiaries you've impacted: Beneficiary #1 - Nemai SamantaNemai is an auto driver. His family comprises four members, including two children aged 12 and 18. As the sole breadwinner of the family, they cannot afford the treatment expenses. The family is currently staying in Borgesh Home, and Nemai is undergoing treatment. Beneficiary #2 - Khushbun Samruddin ShahKhushbun and her family hail from Uttar Pradesh. Her husband is a farmer, and they have 6 children. With no other source of income, they had previously taken loans from villagers to cover the hefty expenses of treatment and run the household. Beneficiary #3 - Haripada MaityMr. Maity is a senior citizen and has no source of income. Currently, he is staying at Bharat Sevak Shan near Vashi Station for treatment. He is from West Bengal. However, there are more such cancer patients who are in desperate need of treatment they can't afford. 🏥 Your donation can make a world of difference in their lives. 🌍 Donate now to make a significant impact, saving more lives and keeping families together.❤️

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The stress induced by the pandemic in the lives of our children seems to be ceaseless. While it has immediately impacted a child's access to education and learning, the uncertainty around these children being able to join school in future is as concerning. The Nargis Dutt Foundation has received several applications from deserving students for educational support. Your donation of ₹10,000/- can help the organisation support education for one child for a year; this is less than ₹1,000/- for a month.The on-going pandemic has been devastating for many families with loss of employment or death of a loved one. Families too are struggling to pay the fees of their children besides daily expenses. It is a huge setback and mental stress for many parents trying to support their children's education. Children too have been going through a lot of stress with education going online for the first time. We have received hundreds of applications for scholarships, a desperate need for children to be able to continue their education. Your help today will go a long way in paving the future for that child. We all desire a good education but many are struggling just to be educated, especially during this pandemic. Be a Mentor, a Guide, an Angel in someone's life. 
 The Nargis Dutt Foundation provides scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections. During the academic year 2020-21, we provided scholarships to 307 students for their school fees, vocational courses and professional degrees like engineering, Dental, Chartered Accountancy, Medicine. Our goal is to reach out to many more through this campaign. Besides academic fees, we also help the student develop holistically with workshops throughout the year like motivational talks, career guidance and extra curricular activities like dance, music, art and drama. This we believe helps improve the mental health of the child and keeps them motivated to study hard.We support meritorious students from disadvantaged families after complete due diligence like taking an interview with the child/parent and documentation which includes income certificate, fees structure, academic results, adhar card and an NDF online form. We believe in supporting the child year on year till they complete their education. We provide 50% of fees. Fees are paid directly to the school or college. No amount is transferred to personal accounts. Rs.10000 can help in sponsoring the school fees of a child for a year, which is less than Rs1000/- a month. 
 We believe education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. It is the key to end child labour and break the cycle of poverty. NDF has touched the lives of over 50000 students through our education projects in rural school development, scholarships, computer education, e-learning and distribution of school kits.We have seen the positive effects of what an education can provide. Our students who received our scholarships are now working with top companies like TCS, Larsen &amp; Turbo Infotech, Wipro, Ernst and Young and related companies. One of our students is also working in Germany. It is wonderful to see the children of our essential workforce ( who are the backbone of our nation) like auto-rickshaw drivers, house-helps, taxi drivers, embroidery workers, labourers and daily wage earners break the cycle of poverty and change the circumstances of their families. Our past students also 'Pay it Forward' by guiding other students academically or in their careers.

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