6-Year-Old Venyasree’s Inspirational Journey of Overcoming Thalassemia Major

At ImpactGuru, we feel deeply privileged to have been a part of numerous inspiring success stories. It has been our honour to witness people achieving remarkable outcomes through their crowdfunding campaigns. 

Among these remarkable stories is the heartwarming tale of Venyasree, whose campaign touched the hearts of many and received overwhelming support from donors on ImpactGuru. 

"My name is Venyasree.

My hobbies are drawing, singing, dancing, and playing.", expressed Venyasree

6-year-old Venyasree brings joy to everyone around her with her infectious enthusiasm and positivity. But her cheerful smile masks the story of how she endured one of the most challenging phases of her life.

"My daughter, Venyasree, was diagnosed with a severe condition called Thalassemia Major. My husband and I were distraught by the news and were really worried for our daughter," said Venyasree's mother.

Venyasree was diagnosed with a fatal medical condition known as Thalassemia Major. For people unaware of the condition, Thalassemia Major is a rare genetic blood disorder where the body cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells, resulting in chronic anemia. 

Venyasree faced severe symptoms, including fatigue and shortness of breath. Nagadevi, Venyasree's mother, talked about how hard it was to watch her struggle, but she never gave up. She was determined to push through, no matter the obstacles. 

“The medical staff told us that the treatment would cost Rs 40 lakhs. It became a huge financial hurdle for us,” Venyasree’s mother continued.

The doctors informed Venyasree's parents that a Bone Marrow Transplant could provide her with a better quality of life but at a staggering cost of Rs 40 lakhs. As a middle-class family, Venyasree's extensive medical treatment bills were out of reach for the family. 

Her father had already spent all their savings over the past five years caring for his beloved daughter. Despite their financial constraints, Venyasree's parents refused to give up and searched for alternative options to arrange funds for Venyasree's life-saving transplant. 

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"That's when I reached out to ImpactGuru, and the team responded positively. They started a crowdfunding campaign for my daughter," said Venyasree’s father

The hospital staff where Venyasree was getting treated informed the family that they could use crowdfunding for help. A few searches on the internet led Venyasree's family to ImpactGuru, a medical crowdfunding platform that supports people in raising funds for medical treatments. 

"A platform that helps you raise funds with the help of a strong donor community" intrigued the family. The concept of a supportive network of donors and a fundraising platform made them certain that ImpactGuru would be a reliable source to help save their daughter's life. 

Venyasree's father reached out to ImpactGuru in hopes that the team would help them create a powerful crowdfunding campaign. And ImpactGuru didn’t disappoint! The ImpactGuru team explained the concept of crowdfunding and how it works, and the family then created a campaign for Venyasree. The team guided the family every step of the way, ensuring that the campaign was impactful. 

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"The team has supported us throughout this journey, reassuring us that she will get better." 

The ImpactGuru team was in constant touch with the family, enquiring about Venyasree's health and providing the family with emotional support throughout their journey. With the kindness and generosity shown by donors on ImpactGuru, Venyasree received the Bone Marrow Transplant she needed. 

The family was grateful for the support from the team, who stood by them throughout the journey. With the help of her loved ones and the medical team, Venyasree's family is confident that she will return to her normal self soon.

ImpactGuru, yet again, brings you a story highlighting the power of community and how crowdfunding can help you get the financial assistance you need. The inspiring story of Venyasree shows how a strong community spirit can lift people up and offer hope in times of hardship.

Like Venyasree, thousands of other patients are waiting to receive their urgent medical treatment. You can be the hope in their difficult times by becoming a part of GEM! 

Give Every Month (GEM) is an initiative by ImpactGuru to make a lasting difference in the lives of critical patients in India.

Learn more about our GEM initiative here