Friday, September 9, 2011

How about a current post?  I just wanted to say that I love my kids.  I love that Krish wears his Spider Man costume every day all day.  I love that he is playing soccer and growing up and does cute things like runs out during the middle of the game to get a drink and give his mom a hug.  I love that Anisha is a snugly baby.  I love that she goes around the house all day screaming "DAD".  Even though sometimes it is hard - I love that my husband gets to work from home 2 days and week and that the kids can interact with him while he is working. 

That's all folks.  Just feeling very sentimental today!




Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Recent picture of Kumar

This is a recent picture of Kumar since the Wilson's disease has affected his body.  Without a liver transpant Kumar will die.  So far we have raised just under $12,000!  We are so grateful to those who have donated.  Our goal is to raise $60,000 so that Kumar's liver transplant can take place.  He is ready and is number 2 on the list of patients waiting to receive a liver.  We had some good news this week.  The non-profit organization has extended the donation date until this Saturday, the 23rd.  If you have considered donating please don't miss this tax deductible option. 

Donation Information:
Make your Tax Deductible Donations by a check or cash payable to Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple of Utah. Note in the memo portion: India Needs Funds -- Apollo Hospitals/ Liver Transplant.  This program is open till July 23, 2011.

Please send your check to the Temple office at:
1142 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan Utah 84095 or you can simply hand deliver the contribution to  Kamal or Amber Thota.

For more information visit: 

Friday, June 24, 2011

Liver Transplant Needed

Save A Life!




 Our cousin Kumar, 33, living in Hyderabad India, is suffering with a very rare genetic disease called “Wilson’s Disease”.  Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in the body's tissues. The excess copper damages the liver and slowly affects the brain and nervous system. His two elder brothers lost their lives to this same genetic disease.

In India there is no insurance coverage for a liver transplant and his family is left to come up with the amount of the transplant which costs around US $60,000 (25-30 lakh Indian rupees).  His parents are left with little money as they have spent much helping with his other two deceased brother’s medical bill

We understand that we all have our own circumstances that may or may not allow us to donate so please do not feel obligated.  This cause is very close to our hearts and that is why we have decided to try and help raise the money so that the liver transplant can take place.  If this story touches your heart and you have the means please donate!  Any amount big or small would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much, Kamal and Amber Thota

Donation Information:
The India Needs Fund of the Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple of Utah strives to provide support for deserving charitable causes that particularly help persons of India origin affected by major catastrophes, calamities or illness. This fund is now being activated for a support of an urgent charitable cause through the Apollo Hospitals, Chennai Liver Transplant Unit.
Lakshmi Narayan Kumar who suffers from the rare genetic disorder "Wilsons  Disease" caused by excess copper in the body will be a beneficiary of this project. A liver transplant is at this point the only way to save his life according to his doctors. Time is of essence at this point to help Kumar and his parents who have lost two other children to the same disease.  Do not hesitate to contact Balaji or Kamal Thota for further details

Please give generously and save a life…. Any amount small or big goes to a worthy cause of saving young lives.
 
Make your Tax Deductible Donations by a check or cash payable to Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple of Utah. Note in the memo portion: India Needs Funds -- Apollo Hospitals/ Liver Transplant.  This program is open till July 11, 2011.

Please send your check to the Temple office at:
1142 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan Utah 84095 or hand the contribution to one of the following persons:
Balaji Sudabattula,
Kamal and Amber Thota
or Temple Office.