Harshita Gidwani after surgery
Harshita Gidwani was 10 years old when she was referred to us, by Thalassemics India for support. Harshita had to depend on blood transfusions to be able to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
Harshita a grade 6 student at Shri Sanatan Dharam Education Center, Kanpur, is passionate about dance and enjoys an outdoor life. An intelligent girl, she is always amongst the top 5 in her class. Her hobbies are drawing, dancing and playing badminton.
Her father Mahendra Gidwani who had a fruit shop was only able to earn Rs. 3000 a month.He had to take several loans in order to deal with the regular blood transfusions that were required for her treatment . Her mother Neha is a home maker who in addition to Harshita, has two other children to care for.
The doctors at CMC Vellore recommended immediate Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT). Luckily, her sister was a HLA match and served as a donor. The estimated cost of BMT was Rs.12, 00,000 which the family could not afford. They however managed to collect Rs.3,00,000 . Genesis Foundation with the support of a donor from Switzerland – Impag AG helped save the life of this child by donating Rs.9,00,000 for her treatment. Her surgery took place in May 2009, she is today recovered and enjoys a normal life.
We thank Impag AG, Zurich for their support in helping Save a Life
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