Nikhil at home this week - a couple of days after his ear surgery.
It was in July when we reached out to you, asking for your financial support and prayers for Nikhil, a 14 year-old student at one of our schools. Nikhil has the biggest smile we have ever seen. What makes him so remarkable is that he has been smiling most of his childhood whilst enduring constant and excruciating pain.
Nikhil for most of his life has been suffering terrible pain in both ears, and we realised we had to do something to help this poor boy. Thanks to the generosity of our friends, Nikhil was able to have ear surgery last week. He is recovering well and we are delighted with the outcome so far. We were especially excited and incredibly relieved when the surgeon commented that Nikhil would most likely have died because of the potential spread of infection to his brain. The report below (written by our Director) outlines some of the details about Nikhil’s surgery this week. Also, here is a YouTube clip which tells Nikhil’s story.
Nikhil will require further surgery, much rehabilitation, as well as lots of love, and prayers. We certainly need ongoing funds to also pay for his ongoing medical needs. We would be so appreciative to receive your donation, which is tax deductible, and will be put to very good use. Click any of the DONATION links found on this website
Warm greetings of the day
I am writing you this mail to thank everyone of you who have been the sponsor for the surgery of our beloved child Nikhil. May God’s hand of blessings be always with you.Now Nikhil had gone through the surgery and is well now. During the surgery the doctors found that this infection in Nikhil was from the early days of his birth, therefore the puss of his ears was going to enter his brain, which could have made this boy bed ridden or must have created some mental problem inside, and then death if not removed.
But thankfully we visited the doctor and hence we were able to save this beautiful life. I am happy to share that the doctors (ear surgeon and plastic surgeon) had made the ear drum with his body tissues and it’s not artificial therefore the surgery was more expensive but safe. The team of surgeons were thankful to Project Help for their efforts for the kid.
Mr. Amit Samuel himself took the child from Kotdwara for the surgery, along with his parents. The whole care of the child before and after the surgery was taken care by Mr. Amit Samuel and his brother Amrit Samuel. The doctor met with Mr. Amit Samuel and told him the brief condition of the boy that what damage had already been caused by the infection of puss in the ear of this boy, and how it could have further affected his brain and ears. Mr. Amit Samuel took the boy to the operation theatre, and through the prayers of our sponsors and team, the boy went through a safe and successful surgery. All thanks to the Almighty, the boy is back to his home and after three days he will again visit the doctor for further bandages and stitches removal.
Nikhil will go through the second surgery after a couple of months, once he gets recovery from his first surgery. The doctor told Mr. Amit Samuel that the boy will now listen properly but not exactly as the natural sound is. Thank you so much for the prayers and blessings, and more importantly for your sponsorship.
Thank you for your generous help and support
Thank you for the SIGNIFICANT difference that you have made in Nikhil's life, and many other children like him. As you can see our team is doing a brilliant job making every dollar count, and go where it is most needed.
Nihkil, a couple of years ago, with the biggest smile even whilst enduring terrible pain