Mitansh’s Survival Story- Through The Lens of A Dad | #ImpactGuruSuccess

“Mitansh had one of the rarest diseases in the world, Guillain-Barre Syndrome”.

These words by the doctors of Nelson Hospital haunt me and my wife to this date.

My little boy Mitansh was just like any other three-year-old boy. He was a sweet and caring boy who possessed incredible strength and never failed to put a smile on our faces every day. With a heart of gold, he was super-friendly, wanted to have lots of friends, play with toys, climb, run… basically do what every other child his age would do. We were a happy family but our happiness was short-lived.

How it All Began

It all started on that fateful night, we had no idea what was awaiting us. Like every other night, I held my daughter and my precious Mitansh close, unaware that it might be the last time I would see his smile. 

The following day, he awoke in agony, complaining of pain in his legs. As my wife and I rushed to his side, we realized something was dreadfully wrong. Our little boy was trapped in the clutches of an unknown terror, and fear gripped our hearts like never before.

Fear of The Unknown

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is something that me and my wife had never heard about in the past.

But even before my wife and I could wrap our heads around and comprehend the meaning of this disease with our limited knowledge, the doctors asked us to admit Mitansh to the ICU immediately. 

One thing led to another. He lay there alone on ventilator support. Instead of playing with toys, he was covered with pipes. Rather than listening to his sweet voice, we were threatened that one day the ventilator machine's sound would stop, and…

The weight of our sorrow watching our only son endure the pain had become too heavy to bear in silence. My elder daughter would often inquire about his Dada (brother). I was dumbfounded; as a parent, it pained me to tell my young girl that his Dada was suffering from a life-threatening disease and he might never play with her again. 

Like Father Like Son

Mitansh adored me, just as I cherished my own Baba (Father). But, tragically, my father's frail heart could not endure the pain of watching his beloved grandson suffer. He passed away during Mitansh's hospitalization, leaving behind a void that nothing can fill. I had already lost my guiding light, and I refused to lose the beacon of hope that is my little Mitansh.

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Even though the journey was tough, I still lived with hope and gratitude, expecting some miracle to save us from this misery.

Each stage of his life during the treatment brought along its own set of challenges for us to navigate through. I had to change my mindset in order to cope and be a stronger parent for him. Grief is always profound when one’s own child is in tremendous pain and events like this leave a long-lasting impact. You may find that you also grieve for the hopes and dreams you had for your child, the potential that will never be realized, and the experiences you will never share. 

But like the saying, “Never lose hope. You never know what tomorrow may bring”, there was indeed a “tomorrow” and that brought along with it, something totally unimaginable.  

We were literally on the ropes when we were informed about ImpactGuru. Up until then, we didn’t know what crowdfunding was all about. I was a poor, helpless father who was barely earning 5000 to 7000 per month.  Mitansh needed extensive and expensive hospitalization.

It was impossible for us to arrange such a huge sum. We were ready to sacrifice everything for our son’s sake. It was at this dark hour, through ImpactGuru, thousands of kind donors from all over came to Mitansh’s rescue. The love and support we received cannot be put into words.

With ImpactGuru’s aid, we could raise Rs. 8 lakhs for his treatment.

Our child was incredibly brave throughout this journey. Even when he was suffering, he didn’t shed a tear or utter a complaint. I was always captivated by his grit and exuberance. It was because of him we were able to stand strong and fight as one. My wife and I take this opportunity to thank ImpactGuru for their continued support. 

You gave back our happiness, you gave back our Mitansh.

Remember, a rare disease doesn’t mean a death sentence. With timely care and support from organizations that help in raising funds, one can overcome the obstacles and come out victorious. The Alone’s found ImpactGuru whose contribution to the cause saved Mitansh’s life. There could be others out there who are in dire need of life-saving treatments for their near and dear ones. Your act of kindness can save more lives and make the world a happier place.

"To extend yourself in kindness to anybody is an extension of kindness in the world," Oprah Winfrey. 

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