ABOUT DR.MANI's NON-PROFIT WORK
In 1997, it was a dream. In 2001, it was a plan. By 2005, it had become real. And it just keeps getting better!
By 2011, The Dr.Mani Children Heart Foundation raised a little over $130,000 and sponsored heart operations for 80 children with congenital heart defects from under-privileged families.
Dr.Mani Sivasubramanian launched the organization with an ambitious goal - to make high-quality heart health care accessible and affordable to every Indian child.
Nearly 2500 children die every day from congenital heart defects. 500 of them live in India.
With early detection and treatment, many can be completely cured. They will return to normal, healthy, productive lives. Be active members of their community and society. Become parents, even grand-parents.
Sadly, most cannot afford the steep cost of healthcare. Heart surgery is expensive. Without it, CHD is often fatal. So Dr.Mani decided to try and help sponsor the operations.
The problem was...how to do it.
Each operation still costs $2,500. A part of this is subsidized by State Government grants. Dr.Mani decided to raise the remaining amount in 2 ways - through donations, and by contributions from his growing information business.
Charitable donations from a donor base of over 1,000 supporters is another major source of funds. Each donor gives between $5 and $15,000. Many donors have set up recurring monthly contributions.
To spur enthusiasm and spread awareness about the issue of congenital heart defects, Dr.Mani does an annual blogging marathon called the 'Heart Kids Blogathon'. This raises CHD awareness, bringing home the message to a collective audience that runs to millions.
Other similar activities include this CHD movie, and observing February 14th every year as 'Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day'.
HOW CAN YOU HELP DR.MANI ?
By joining the conversation.
It is happening in many places. Some partners are talking about the work done by the CHD Foundation, telling stories about the 80 little hearts that have been treated, and explaining what needs to be done to help many more.
Others are spreading word about Dr.Mani's information business products and services, indirectly raising funds to help the 'heart kids'.
If you're wondering how exactly you can help, then read this short 10-page ebooklet that briefly explains how, what and why you may want to sustain and extend the conversation around the congenital heart defects awareness effort.
How YOU Can Help Fight CHD!
A short guide to keep the conversation going
Click here to download
Conversations spread messages. Help the effort get wider recognition - and become a movement that touches and improves many little lives... by keeping the conversation growing.
Thank you from my heart for your support, participation and encouragement.
(On behalf of the team at
Dr.Mani Children Heart Foundation)
Let's Heal a Child's Heart
http://www.CHDinfo.com
"We're all about results. $137,220 raised. 80 children
heart operations sponsored. Over 1,019 donors
contributed between $5 and $15,000. Every little
bit goes to save a child's life. Help us - if you can."
GIVE - you will help a child live.
http://www.CHDinfo.com/howdonate.htm
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