The family realised something was wrong when Ajinkya kept feeling unwell and too weak to do things other children do easily. His weakness and frequent hospital visits often keep him away from school, because of which his studies are being affected. At home, Priyanka looks after both her sons, and the family of four wakes up each day hoping Ajinkya will feel a little stronger.

Doctors at Apollo Hospitals, Nashik, Maharashtra (approximately 10km from Nashik Road Railway Station), have advised surgical closure of the hole in his heart caused by VSD, along with supportive treatment. The estimated cost is Rs. 3,50,000 (Rupees Three Lakh Fifty Thousand Only).

Shrikant is the only earning member of the family, and with such a limited income, arranging this amount feels almost impossible. Ajinkya is not doing well at the moment, but his family is holding on tightly. With timely surgery, he can heal, return to school and look forward to a healthier life.