Support the living expenses of an orphan (< 6 years) for one month at Shreevatsa- a home for homeless - Society of Friends of the Sassoon Hospitals (SOFOSH), Maharashtra - GiveIndia. Donate to charity and help better the lives of the poor of India.


Donation Details	Approx cost in(INR)

Conveyance, fuel and maintenance charges	230.00

Cost of linen-bedding, bed sheets, sweaters and casual clothes	200.00

Emergency Child Care – Hospitalization, transport and medical expenses during illness	500.00

Medical and toiletries for babies- Regular calcium, multi vitamins, vaccination, oil, shampoo, soaps, powder	150.00

Miscellaneous cost (includes outings,uniforms, sundry items)	730.00

Monthly baby food / food for children and milk cost after deducting donations in kind for groceries	450.00

Monthly salary and gratuity for 7 nurses, 3 teachers, 4 social workers, 52 helpers and 5 ayas	5930.00

Postage, telephones, printing and stationery	30.00

TOTAL INR	8220.00

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Tax benefit:
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You will receive a feedback report in 4-6 months

Feedback Report that you will receive will contain:

	Name, age, personal story, report on the orphanage, benefits given, specific month this donation is utilized
	Accompanying photograph -Yes

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Success Story

When Omkar came to Shreevatsa in Oct 2009, he was 11 days old weighing a meager 2.5kg. When Omkar came to Shreevatsa in Oct 2009, he was 11 days old weighing a meager 2.5kg. After a series of medical investigations it was found that he had TGA(Transposition of Great Arteries), VSD(Ventricular Septal Defect), PDA (Patent Ductus Arterious) and Juxtaposed RAA (Right Atrial Appendage). His case was declared as high risk case for the surgical repair. An Artial switch surgery was recommended for him.

After thorough medical investigation it was recommended that the mentioned surgeries are necessary for his survival. SOFOSH initiated discussions with Narayan Hrudayalaya Hospital and doctors told that he has to weigh min. 5kg to undergo surgery. With special efforts his progress with proper nutritional care on 13th July he was taken to Bangalore and operated on 20th July for Left modified Blalock Taussig Shunt using 5mm Goretex Graft.

After surgery he is recuperating at Shreevatsa premises where special care is given showing positive responses which is helping him live his life with ease. This surgery is a stepping stone for him to lead a normal life. SOFOSH is looking for a family for his adoption where he will get an individual attention and medical care. Like any regular child Omkar too has a right to have loving parents and his own protective home.

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