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"Support My Son’s Life-Saving Surgery for Rhabdomyosarcoma"

"Support My Son’s Life-Saving Surgery for Rhabdomyosarcoma"

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Ritu karmakar
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Master Ridip karmakar
Child of Ritu karmakar
Patient Hospitalised at
Apollo Spectra Hospitals , Delhi

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Master Ridip karmakar
Child of Ritu karmakar
Patient Hospitalised at
Apollo Spectra Hospitals , Delhi

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Dear Donors,

Master Ridip Karmakar is currently admitted in the hospital, courageously undergoing his 5th cycle of chemotherapy along with ongoing medications.

Doctors are closely monitoring his health to determine when it will be safe to proceed with the next phase that will be a crucial surgery.

The journey has been long and emotionally taxing for his family, and the financial burden continues to grow.

Your kind support, generous donations, and heartfelt prayers are vital to help Ridip receive the treatment he desperately needs.


Story


My name is Ritu Karmakar, and I am a mother desperate to save her little boy. My son, Ridip, is just five years old, yet he is fighting a war no child should ever have to face. He is battling Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that has relentlessly plagued his young life. Each day is a battle for survival, and I am doing everything—every ounce, every small bit—to save him. But I cannot do it alone.


Our nightmare began in February 2020 when Ridip was just a year and a half old. His cancer journey started with orbital sarcoma in his eye. At a time when the world was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, my family’s world was crumbling under the weight of his diagnosis. We sold everything we could, scraped together every rupee, and with the help of well-wishers, we began treatment. For ten agonizing months, Ridip endured surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. Finally, he recovered, and we thought we had triumphed over this dreadful disease.


But cancer is a cruel enemy. In 2021, it returned, stronger and more aggressive. My husband and I were shattered but determined not to give up. We sold our home, our car, and everything we had built over the years. Ridip underwent another grueling round of treatments. The pain was unbearable for him, but he never stopped fighting. Against all odds, he defeated the disease once more. We dared to hope that this time, the victory would last.


Our hopes were dashed again in 2022 when the cancer struck for the third time, this time in his parotid gland. Surgery after surgery, round after round of chemotherapy, we fought with all we had left. But this time, the aftermath was devastating. The operation left Ridip’s face partially paralyzed. My once cheerful little boy, who loved to smile, now couldn’t blink or laugh on one side of his face. He would cry, “Mummy, will I ever be able to smile again?” The pain in his voice broke me into pieces.


Through endless physiotherapy, we managed to restore some movement. He smiled again. And for a brief, fleeting moment, we thought our nightmare was finally over. But within months, the cancer returned, more aggressive than ever, spreading to his throat gland. Today, as I write this, my son’s body is ravaged by pain. He can’t sleep, he can’t eat, and yet, he clings to hope. Recently, Ridip said to me, “Mummy, I have ₹2,000 in my piggy bank. Please give it to the doctor so I can stop hurting.” His words shattered me. How can such a little boy carry so much burden?


I have nothing left. No home, no savings, no possessions. I have given everything to save my son. But I will not stop fighting for him. He is my world—my light in this darkness. Ridip is a gentle, bright, and kind-hearted child. Despite his pain, he dreams of a future where he can run, play, and smile freely. As a mother, I cannot let those dreams slip away.


This is why I am reaching out to you, pleading with all my heart. Ridip needs life-saving surgery, and the cost is ₹13,00,000. It is an amount far beyond what I can afford, but with your help, I know it is possible. Every donation, no matter how small, will bring us closer to saving Ridip’s life. Your kindness and generosity can give my son the chance to smile again, to dream again, and to live.


Please, if you can, contribute to this fundraiser and share it with your family, friends, and community. Your support, prayers, and compassion mean the world to us. Together, we can give Ridip the future he deserves.


Thank you for standing by us in our darkest hour. Your kindness is our light of hope.

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मेरा नाम रितु कर्मकार है, और मैं एक माँ हूं जो अपने छोटे बेटे को बचाने के लिए संघर्ष कर रही हूं। मेरा बेटा, रिदीप, सिर्फ पाँच साल का है, लेकिन वह एक ऐसी लड़ाई लड़ रहा है जो किसी भी बच्चे को नहीं झेलनी चाहिए। वह रैबडोमायोसरकोमा, एक दुर्लभ और आक्रामक कैंसर से जूझ रहा है। हर दिन उसके लिए एक संघर्ष है, और मैं उसे बचाने के लिए अपनी पूरी ताकत लगा रही हूं। लेकिन मैं यह अकेले नहीं कर सकती।


हमारी यह कठिन यात्रा फरवरी 2020 में शुरू हुई, जब रिदीप केवल डेढ़ साल का था। उसकी आंख में ऑर्बिटल सरकोमा का पता चला। उस समय जब पूरी दुनिया COVID-19 महामारी से जूझ रही थी, हमारा परिवार इस भयावह बीमारी से जूझ रहा था। हमने जो कुछ भी था, वह बेच दिया, हर पैसा जोड़ा और शुभचिंतकों की मदद से उसका इलाज शुरू किया। दस महीनों तक उसने सर्जरी, कीमोथेरेपी और रेडिएशन का सामना किया। आखिरकार, वह ठीक हो गया और हमें लगा कि हमने इस बीमारी पर जीत हासिल कर ली है।


लेकिन कैंसर एक निर्दयी दुश्मन है। 2021 में यह फिर से लौटा, पहले से भी ज्यादा आक्रामक होकर। मेरे पति और मैं टूट गए, लेकिन हमने हार नहीं मानी। हमने अपना घर, गाड़ी, और जो कुछ भी हमारे पास था, बेच दिया। रिदीप ने फिर से दर्दनाक इलाज सहा। दर्द असहनीय था, लेकिन उसने कभी हार नहीं मानी। सभी बाधाओं के बावजूद, उसने एक बार फिर इस बीमारी को हराया। हमने सोचा कि इस बार जीत स्थायी होगी।


लेकिन 2022 में कैंसर ने फिर से हमला किया, इस बार उसके पैरोटिड ग्रंथि में। कई सर्जरी और कीमोथेरेपी के दौरों के बाद, हम फिर से लड़ाई लड़ रहे थे। लेकिन इस बार सर्जरी ने उसके चेहरे का एक हिस्सा लकवाग्रस्त कर दिया। मेरा खुशमिजाज बेटा, जो हंसने और मुस्कुराने में सबसे आगे था, अब एक तरफ से हंस भी नहीं सकता था। वह रोते हुए मुझसे पूछता, "मम्मी, क्या मैं कभी फिर से मुस्कुरा पाऊंगा?" उसकी आवाज का दर्द मुझे अंदर से तोड़ देता था।


लंबे फिजियोथेरेपी के बाद, हमने उसकी कुछ हरकतें वापस पाई। वह फिर से मुस्कुराया। और हमें लगा कि हमारी बुरे दिनों की कहानी अब खत्म हो गई है। लेकिन कुछ ही महीनों में कैंसर ने फिर से हमला किया, इस बार और ज्यादा आक्रामक तरीके से, उसके गले की ग्रंथि तक फैल गया। आज, जब मैं यह लिख रही हूं, मेरे बेटे का शरीर दर्द से जूझ रहा है। वह न ठीक से खा पाता है, न सो पाता है, फिर भी उसकी उम्मीदें जिंदा हैं। कुछ दिनों पहले उसने मुझसे कहा, "मम्मी, मेरी गुल्लक में ₹2,000 हैं। डॉक्टर को दे दो, ताकि मुझे दर्द से छुटकारा मिल जाए।" उसकी यह बात मुझे अंदर तक तोड़ गई। इतनी छोटी उम्र में इतनी बड़ी बात कहना कितना दर्दनाक है।


मेरे पास अब कुछ भी नहीं बचा है। न घर, न बचत, न सामान। मैंने अपने बेटे को बचाने के लिए सब कुछ कुर्बान कर दिया है। लेकिन मैं लड़ाई नहीं छोड़ूंगी। वह मेरा संसार है—अंधेरे में मेरी रोशनी। रिदीप एक प्यारा, होशियार और दयालु बच्चा है। अपनी सारी तकलीफों के बावजूद, वह एक ऐसे भविष्य का सपना देखता है, जहां वह दौड़ सके, खेल सके और खुशी से मुस्कुरा सके। एक माँ के तौर पर, मैं उसके ये सपने टूटने नहीं दे सकती।


इसीलिए, मैं आपसे हाथ जोड़कर विनती करती हूं। रिदीप को ₹13,00,000 की जरूरत है, जो कि उसके जीवन को बचाने के लिए होने वाली सर्जरी का खर्च है। यह रकम हमारे लिए बहुत बड़ी है, लेकिन आपकी मदद से यह संभव है। आपका छोटा सा दान भी हमारे बेटे को बचाने में बड़ी भूमिका निभा सकता है।


कृपया, इस फंडरेज़र में योगदान करें और इसे अपने परिवार, दोस्तों और समुदाय के साथ साझा करें। आपकी दया और उदारता हमारे लिए जीवन की उम्मीद है।


इस अंधेरे समय में हमारे साथ खड़े होने के लिए धन्यवाद। आपकी कृपा और समर्थन हमारे लिए आशा की किरण है।


The goal amount of the campaign may be higher than the attached estimates to address and aid the post-hospitalization expenses/contingencies including but not limited to prolonged medication, diagnostics, rehabilitation therapies, and follow-up doctor visits/consultations which vary from disease to disease.
NO INFLUENCE DECLARATION
Impact Guru does not influence / control the decision of the campaigner / patient with respect to choice of hospital / doctor / healthcare treatment or the cost / estimate of any such treatment. Such decision is in entirety of campaigner / patient / beneficiary and / or their family members without any interference and / or say of Impact Guru. Impact Guru is absolved of any liability in respect thereof.
LANGUAGE OF STORY/STATEMENT DECLARATION
The language, story, facts mentioned on this fundraising page is in entirety statements / opinions / thoughts shared by the campaigner / beneficiary or persons authorised on their behalf and shall not be construed as statement / thoughts / opinions of or on behalf of Impact Guru.
TREATMENT COST ESTIMATES
Impact Guru has no control over the cost estimates provided by hospitals / clinics / pharmaceutical companies etc. The cost estimates vary depending on the city and / or hospital where the patient is under treatment, professional fees of the treating doctors, drugs / medicines / therapies chosen for treatment by patient or patient’s family at their own discretion including but not limited to unique medical conditions / circumstances pertaining to each patient.
UTILIZATION OF FUNDS
In the rare scenario of surplus funds remaining within the fundraising campaign due to any of the following circumstances: i) Completion of the Patient's treatment; ii) Receipt of requisite funding for the Patient from alternative sources; iii) Eligibility of the Patient for free treatment under any scheme or the receipt of free treatment by other means; iv) Demise of the Patient; v) Fulfilment of the fundraising campaign's objectives; vi) Termination of the fundraising campaign for any reason; vii) Reduction in the cost of the treatment,
Impact Guru shall have the discretion to use such surplus funds to allocate to i) other patients on Impact Guru for their life-saving treatment and/or donors to provide health benefits with object to maximize social impact; and/or ii) donors of the fundraising campaign at the sole discretion of Impact Guru may be offered the option to claim a pro-rata refund of surplus funds.
PATIENT DEATH UPDATE
Upon the death of the patient, the Campaigner / close relative / POC on behalf of the patient shall be duty bound to inform Impact Guru immediately within two (2) hours of such occurrence and turn off the donations tab (through the internal access granted) on the campaign on Impact Guru Platform in order to stop fundraising on the campaign. In the event Campaigner or authorised/designated POC on behalf of the patient fails to do so and campaign continues raising funds due to such non-information/non action, the Campaigner or authorised/designated POC on behalf of the patient shall be personally liable any consequences thereof; further, Impact Guru shall be disclaimed of all the liabilities occurring with respect to such post death fundraising and the such liability in entirety shall accrue on Campaigner or authorised/designated POC on behalf of the patient. In the event of death of the patient, Impact Guru’s Patient Death Policy at Terms Of Use shall apply.
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#1 (10 Apr, 2025)

Dear Donors,

Master Ridip Karmakar is currently admitted in the hospital, courageously undergoing his 5th cycle of chemotherapy along with ongoing medications.

Doctors are closely monitoring his health to determine when it will be safe to proceed with the next phase that will be a crucial surgery.

The journey has been long and emotionally taxing for his family, and the financial burden continues to grow.

Your kind support, generous donations, and heartfelt prayers are vital to help Ridip receive the treatment he desperately needs.


#2 (11 Feb, 2025)

Dear Donors, This is an update regarding the funds raised so far. Part of the funds available are being transferred to the personal account to cover the costs incurred for the patient's medical treatment. We thank you for the continuous support on this campaign.

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