THE PROBLEM
End-Stage Renal Disease ( ESRD) is a condition where the "KIDNEYS" do not function. The only solution for those with this kidney issue is dialysis or a kidney transplant. Kidney transplants are too expensive.
Dialysis is one of the first technological innovations in medicine - and the only treatment that does not involve transplant, and yet allows a patient with end-stage organ failure to live long healthy, and productive lives. Dialysis removes the “waste” chemicals that accumulate in the blood because the failed kidneys are unable to excrete them.
Without dialysis, a patient will NOT SURVIVE.
This is very expensive as it needs to be done 8-10 times a month and most people from the middle class and poor homes cannot afford this. It takes a severe toll on the finances of the household.
Dialysis doesn’t completely replace kidney function. It replaces a portion of the function performed by the kidney. However, the same if done regularly has been found to be sufficient to help patients have a relatively good quality of life. However, dialysis does come with its challenges.
Dialysis is an expensive process and costs an upward INR 1200 per sitting in Mumbai, on an avg. people would require 8-10 sittings. This makes it inaccessible to the urban poor.
THE SOLUTION
Giving dialysis at a subsidised cost to these patients is the only solution.
The Rotary Club of Bombay Hanging Garden has partnered with the ABC Hospital located in Mumbai.
They provide dialysis at a subsidised cost of ONLY INR 500 per session. (The total cost is INR 1200).On average, a patient requires dialysis 8-10 times a month. Fund INR 3000 for example and you could support 5 dialysis sessions and give life to a patient suffering from a Kidney problem (ESRD) for 15-18 days.
This campaign of mine aims to raise as much as possible to fund a large number of patients and their dialysis needs. It's all about "SAVING LIVES - ONE DIALYSIS AT A TIME".
THE PROCESS
ABOUT ME
My name is Rtn. Rakesh Sharma. I am a 45-years-old and I am a member of the Rotary Club of Bombay.
End-Stage Renal Disease ( ESRD) is a condition where the kidneys do not function. The only solution for those with this kidney issue is dialysis. Dialysis is one of the first technological innovations in medicine - and the only treatment that does not involve transplant, and yet allows a patient with end-stage organ failure to live long healthy, and productive lives. Dialysis removes the “waste” chemicals that accumulate in the blood because the failed kidneys are unable to excrete them.
This initiative of mine is to help those who find it difficult to afford to get dialysis in Mumbai. It's a lifelong need and puts a big strain on their pocket financially. My efforts will help sustain life, especially during these turbulent times. These patients need dialysis to survive and I think it is our responsibility to ensure that we provide them with whatever support we can extend. It costs just INR 500 per dialysis and INR 4000 to impact a patient for a month (8 times a month).
With your help, I would like to help as many patients for as long as possible.
EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE YOU CAN IMPACT
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL AND DIALYSIS CENTRE
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ABOUT ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY
The Rotary Club of Bombay is one of the pioneers in India of the rotary movement, devoted to the ideal of Fellowship through service. It was founded on March 19, 1929. The Club meets every Tuesday at 1.15 p.m. at the Taj Mahal Hotel, the very place where the founders had their first get-together. The first president of the club was Rtn. Charles N. Moberley. Sir Phiroze Sethna, one of India’s most illustrious sons, was the only Indian among the other European founder members and the first Board consisted of only eight members. Most clubs in Dist 3140 can trace their roots to the Rotary Club of Bombay.
TAX BENEFITS
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as Rotary Club of Bombay is a registered NGO & you can avail of benefits under section 80G of the IT act.
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