Support Muhammad Arish’s Tonsillectomy

Muhammad Arish's Story

Muhammad Arish, a 9-year-old child from Karachi, has been battling with recurrent episodes of sore throat and fever for four years. These symptoms were hindering his ability to concentrate on his studies. Concerned about his condition, his parents consulted a doctor. After a thorough examination and evaluation, Arish was diagnosed with Adeno-tonsillitis. His doctor recommended a tonsillectomy to alleviate his symptoms. It’s a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils.

However, the cost of the surgery is far beyond his family’s financial means. They find themselves in a challenging and heartbreaking situation. Arish lives in a small 2-marla rented house along with his family. His father faces substantial financial pressures, making just PKR 30,000 per month. From this meager income, he pays utility bills amounting to PKR 4500, and children’s education expenses amounting to PKR 3000 per month. Additionally, he has to pay PKR 8000 for rent. He also needs to pay back a significant loan of PKR 1,000,000.

Being the sole breadwinner of the family, it’s a big challenge for Arish’s father to manage all the expenses and the surgery cost.

Arish expressed his heartfelt plea as follows:

“My chronic illness is badly affecting my studies. I wonder when I will find relief from this illness.”

Your kind donations will go directly towards:

– Tonsillectomy

– Medications

– Medical treatments and hospital stays

– Follow-ups after the surgery

In this time of distress, Transparent Hands stepped in to assist him in undergoing the tonsillectomy. Support us in our mission to bring hope and healing to Arish. Through your generous donations, his surgery can be a resounding success. Let us show his family they are not alone in their struggle.

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Muhammad Arish's Story

Muhammad Arish, a 9-year-old boy from Karachi, had been experiencing repeated bouts of sore throat and fever intermittently for four years. His illness badly affected his ability to focus on his studies and participate in physical activities like other kids of his age. His parents took him to a nearby hospital and consulted a doctor. The doctor conducted some lab tests and an ultrasound scan and diagnosed Arish with Adeno-tonsillitis. To give him relief from his symptoms, his doctor recommended an adeno-tonsillectomy. However, the surgical cost was beyond his family’s financial capacity.

Arish was living in a small 2-marla rented house with his parents and two siblings. His father worked as a daily wage laborer and used to make just PKR 30,000 per month. With this meager monthly income, he hardly covered house rent, utility bills, educational expenses as well as groceries. They had no savings at all and affording to pay for his surgery was just a distant dream for his family. That’s when Transparent Hands stepped in to provide support to Arish. The generosity of our donors enabled us to arrange surgery for Arish at one of our panel hospitals.

On 21st August 2024, Arish was admitted to Murshid Hospital in Karachi. The surgery took place on the same day. His tonsillectomy was performed by Dr. Mubashir. After receiving post-operative care and essential medications, Arish was discharged from the hospital in stable condition on 22nd August 2024.

After the successful surgery, Arish was happy and he said:

“Before surgery, I was scared but you supported me a lot. For a long time, I was struggling to play with my friends. I am thankful to you for helping me.” Not only did you help him get rid of his chronic illness but also allowed him to have a happy life where he could pursue his dreams. Arish and his family extend their deepest gratitude to you for being a miracle during his time of need.