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“I didn't realise when did I start surviving & stopped living”

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I am Hemanth, a nineteen‑year‑old who has always loved learning, laughing and sharing my day through my little vlogs. I remember running and playing without a care until third grade, when I found it hard to stand up. My legs grew weaker, my spine began to curve, and even breathing became a struggle.

After weeks of tests at NIMHANS, I was told I have Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2—a condition that gradually weakens the muscles. Today, my wheelchair is my legs, but it cannot fix the tilt in my spine that squeezes my lungs each time I breathe.

The doctors at Baptist Hospital, say I need a BiPAP machine at home to help me breathe quietly through the night, scoliosis surgery to correct my tilted spine, and special mobility devices so I can sit upright and vlog again—sharing my voice, not only as a patient, but as a young man full of dreams.

My father passed away in 2017. Today, I ask for your help so I can continue my education, pursue my passion for storytelling on camera, and live the life I’ve always imagined—one where my laughter isn’t measured by my breath, but by hope. Any support you can offer will bring me one step closer to standing tall again—at least in spirit, if not in body.


This campaign for a single patient can be converted into a multi-patient campaign, subject to the performance of this campaign. Once the funding requirement of a specific patient is met, multiple other beneficiaries can be helped through Impact Guru.

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Manjula Devi

bengaluru KARNATAKA

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Hemanth Kumar B M

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Dear Donors,

Hemanth Kumar B M, 19, is currently admitted at Bangalore Baptist Hospital. He recently underwent a tracheostomy surgery, and due to this, he is unable to speak at the moment. The journey with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) has been extremely challenging for him and his family.

As of now, he hasn’t received the essential medications like Risdiplam or Zolgensma, which are crucial in managing SMA.

Your support can help provide the necessary medical assistance and offer hope to Hemanth during this difficult phase.

Please continue supporting him with your kind donations and prayers.

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