2024 In Review: Stories That Inspired Millions With Their Courage

As we turn the pages to 2025, we, at ImpactGuru celebrate the closing of another chapter in our journey—one filled with stories of hope, resilience, and unwavering determination. 

The end of 2024 signified another exciting milestone for ImpactGuru – we completed a decade of transforming lives! In these ten years, we’ve seen campaigners in their most vulnerable yet bravest moments. It is these moments that have shaped and inspired us over the years.

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From a son looking adversity in the eye to raise funds for his father’s brain stroke treatment to an aspiring cricketer reuniting with his passion after a difficult cancer treatment, we’ve had the privilege to witness every aspect of humanity in action this year. 

Also Read: A Cricket Champion’s Resilient Battle Against Cancer #ImpactGuruSuccess

Each story is a testament to the boundless potential of human kindness. Let’s mark the end of this milestone year by celebrating these campaigners whose tales of resilience have remained close to our hearts –

Little Divya Regained Her Sparkle After A Life-Saving Liver Transplant

Divya was the laadli of her house, bringing joy to her family with her cute antics. While she appeared happy and joyful from the outside, inside, she was struggling.

When she suddenly stopped drinking milk and experienced severe vomiting, the presence of a chronic liver disease called Tyrosinemia Type 1 came to light. Only a liver transplant could save Divya’s life now. While her mother was ready to donate her liver to Divya, lack of funds became a significant hurdle.

This despair transformed into hope when they discovered ImpactGuru. As support from donors poured in, little Divya stayed fighting like a champ and could finally get her liver transplant.

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Divya’s story reminded us that hope and resilience can be found in the most unexpected places. 

Shilpa Dances Her Way To Freedom From Cancer

A passionate dancer since her childhood, Shilpa’s world crumbled in an instant when doctors said her leg had to be amputated for her cancer to be completely cured.

Shilpa’s cancer treatments were difficult, and their costs, even more so. Her mother couldn’t bear to see her precious daughter in such a state and decided to raise funds on ImpactGuru. In a miraculous feat, ImpactGuru not only became their financial source of strength, but an emotional one as well.

With ₹3+ lakhs raised in just two days, Shilpa’s fundraiser gave her the strength to get back on her feet and embrace her love of dancing again after the operation. 

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Shilpa’s story reminded us that no matter the odds, our passion is what keeps us alive.

The Power Of Social Media Helped Biraj Get Life-saving Treatment Worth INR 17 Crores!

Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at just four months of age, little Biraj struggled to keep his head up or even crawl.

The solution? A miracle medication known as Zolgensma, costing INR 17 crores, an amount that no insurance or loan could cover. For a middle-class family, such an amount was unfathomable. Amidst these struggles, an unexpected solution came to light – raising funds with ImpactGuru. 

This was the turning point in their journey. As they shared their story on social media, the love and support Biraj’s family received was limitless. This support made the family headstrong, ready to fight for their son, no matter what it took.

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Biraj’s story left us in awe of the power of the social media community and reminded us of the impact of collective action. 

Also Read: The Power of Social Media in Medical Crowdfunding

11-Year-Old Maisha Got Back On Her Feet After Braving A Near-Fatal Accident

With a passion for sports, Maisha was extremely talented and always at the top of her class. But one bicycle accident nearly upended Maisha’s life in an instant. Once a star runner, Maisha could barely walk due to her extensive injuries. 

In a medical emergency requiring multiple surgical procedures costing ₹11 lakhs, their hopes turned to fundraising with ImpactGuru. Once enough funds were raised, her difficult treatment journey began. With ImpactGuru’s support, Maisha could finally get back to focusing on her bright future.

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Maisha’s story reminded us that courage and determination can be found at any age.

A Mother Defied All Odds To Save Her Newborn

Having suffered from two miscarriages within a year, fear crept up in Lalita’s heart when she was pregnant for a third time. Her baby was born prematurely and had to be kept in the NICU for months-long expensive treatment.

Not wishing to make her baby another one of her losses, Lalita faced her fears and took the matter into her own hands. When ImpactGuru emerged as a solution to fund her baby’s treatment, she began to see the difference as they started raising funds within just a few days.

After months of treatment, Lalita was finally able to bring her baby home and fulfill her long-awaited dream of being a doting mother. 

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Lalita’s story reminded us that a mother’s strength, when supported, has the power to change the world.

Sumanji Received A New Lease Of Life After Brain Stroke Treatment

A 62-year-old warrior, Sumanji’s story won many hearts across the world with his bravery and resilience. It was an absolute shock to his family when Sumanji fell victim to a severe brain stroke. 

For his son, Hridhay, it was particularly difficult to see the father he looked up to going through such a tragedy. Hridhay, an ardent changemaker in ImpactGuru’s GEM community himself, started a fundraiser on the platform immediately.

Many donors like Hridhay came together to contribute to Sumanji’s fundraiser. As they began raising funds quickly with ImpactGuru’s support, Sumanji steadily recovered and began living a healthy and happy life with his family. 

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Sumanji’s story reminded us of the importance of kindness and giving in society.

Neeraj Bounced Back From A Fatal Electric Shock

An innocent boy from a humble village, Neeraj was playing with his friends one evening when an electric shock changed the course of his life. 

Due to extensive damage, several expensive treatments had to be done which Neeraj’s parents couldn't afford. In such an emergency, when all hope seemed lost, they turned to raising funds with ImpactGuru. 

After months of hardships, Neeraj could finally recover from his injuries and look forward to a bright future.

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Neeraj’s story served as a reminder to not let any challenge deter you from your course in life.

Akhtariji Can Now Walk Again 

It was a usual morning when a tired Akhtariji asked her son for some warm water to wash her sore feet. After washing her feet, she was sitting outside when suddenly, her foot rapidly swelled up and became painful.

Rushed to the hospital, the doctor informed them that she had contracted diabetes gangrene foot. Having never heard about this condition before, they were shocked to learn that Akhtariji would require five surgeries. 

With her son not old enough to earn, they found solace in ImpactGuru and began their fundraising journey. Now, with five successful treatments behind her, Akhtariji can finally walk again without any qualms.

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Akhtariji’s story was a testament to the power of resilience in the face of adversity.

After An Acid Attack, Kidney Disease Stood In The Way Of Bala’s Journey

Bala, an acid attack survivor, had to take many medicines for her condition. As a result, she eventually developed chronic kidney disease, challenging her resilience.

The disease got to the point where she had to undergo dialysis a few times a week. The rising costs of treatment and medicines burdened her family and threatened to break Bala’s resolve.

In this difficult time, her family was an exemplary source of strength for Bala, who gathered enough strength to ask for help on ImpactGuru. Supporters from around the world were in awe of her courageous story and successfully helped raise funds for her kidney transplant.

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Bala’s story reminded us to never lose courage, no matter the challenges life throws at us.

A Mother Gave The Gift Of Life To Her Daughter: A Lung Transplant

The day Hephzibah’s parents brought her back home from the clutches of a deadly lung disease was one they’ll never forget. 

Little Hephzibah’s world turned dark when she suddenly wasn’t able to breathe and required a crucial lung transplant. Luckily, her mother turned out to be a match and was ready to give the gift of life to her precious daughter, but insufficient funds became a significant hurdle. 

They borrowed money and exhausted their savings, but it still wasn’t enough. Then, the doctor informed them about crowdfunding with ImpactGuru and the rest was history. Hephzibah’s lung transplant was successful with the help of raised funds and she was back to enjoying her childhood.

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Hephzibah’s story reminded us of the importance of familial support during trying times.

Unfolding More Tales At ImpactGuru With Your Support!

These tales of resilience just scratch the surface of the wealth of stories we have here at ImpactGuru. Even after a decade, their courage to share their stories with the world drives us to keep making a difference. To discover more such tales, we invite you to view their impact in action by clicking here.

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As we bid farewell to another successful year at ImpactGuru, we would like to thank our kind donors without whom these stories wouldn’t have been possible. 

Join us in creating more happy beginnings for those in need and help more stories unfold with your support, right here at ImpactGuru!