Your presence at the event is the best gift we can ask for. Shall you insist on giving, in lieu of a traditional registry, we would appreciate you considering making a contribution to one of two non-profits very meaningful to us:
Hospital for Hope
Back in college, Melanie and a few classmates went to volunteer in an extremely under-served area of the Indian state of Jharkhand. They were moved by the resilience of the community there, a community that lacks access to a capable health facility despite the strong prevalence of malaria, typhoid, tuberculosis, dysentery, and high infant mortality (~10% of babies die before their first birthday). After graduation, Melanie and her friends put their heads together and with the help of some incredible partnerships, they planned, fundraised, and inaugurated a hospital with the mission of bringing basic healthcare to this community spanning over 100,000 villagers. Since the hospital opened in summer of 2013, over 7000 patients have been provided healthcare. At the present moment, the hospital is treating over 1000 patients a month, and the demand is growing steadily. In order to keep up with demand while strengthening impact through prevention and education, we are welcoming contributions toward beds, vaccines, health camps, and more. It’s our goal to serve over 2000 patients a month by end of 2015.
To make a contribution please visit:
Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation
As some of you may know, Neeraj’s baby niece was born with a condition called Noonan Syndrome and unfortunately passed away at the tender age of 3 months. Noonan Syndrome affects multiple systems in the body. Individuals with Noonan Syndrome can havecongenital heart defects, issues with feeding and growth, gastrointestinal problems, learning disorders, and many other health issues. In Priya's case, in addition to growth, feeding, and gastrointestinal issues, she had a congenital heart defect known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Priya could not be saved but we are convinced that the work done by the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation will lead to better lives for other kids with Noonan Syndrome and cardiomyopathy and lead to a cure sometime in the future.
To make a contribution please visit:
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The Chandras // 22 Mercer Street APT 2A // New York, NY 10013