Post Surgery Status

Thanks to the good wishes of all the well wishers, Ayush is much better after his surgery and is responding to a few sounds...

The progress is encouraging but we are still hoping that one day he would be able to talk and respond to sounds! I m finally meeting Actor Salman Khan today and looking forward to personally thanking him for all the support he has extended towards Aayush's cause.

Thanks for all the prayers

Update on Aayush's Surgery !

Hello everybody,

Apologies for not updating the blog for so long. I have been extremely busy with Aayush’s post surgery therapy. Aayush’s operation was successfully conducted on October 16, 2009.

The hearing machine (The Cochlear Implant) has been switched on and Aayush can now respond to various kinds of sounds. I’m extremely excited to say that there’s a twinkle in his eye whenever he recognises a sound.

I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your tremendous support and encouragement. These happy times have come only because of your love and support. Will update the blog shortly.

Thanks again!
Vinita & Aniket

Aayush' Radio campaign on FEVER 104 FM

Hi All,

My sincere thanks to all the people who have helped us so far . RADIO FEVER 104 FM (Mumbai & Delhi) has taken up Aayush's cause and is helping us raise pending funds for Aayush's Cochlear Ear Implant surgery. They have initiated a small campaign called "Help-Aayush".

We have received great support from these guys and also contributions from their listners.
The last three weeks have been very hectic as we have been running around meeting doctors from hospitals across Mumbai hoping to finalise the dates for the operation. Will update you all soon.

Thanks a ton!
Vinita & Aniket

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Surgery postponed

Hi all,

First of all apologies for not updating the blog for so long. There has been some progress with the collection of funds for Aayush’s operation. 21st June was decided as the date when the doctors would start Aayush’s surgery but we are still falling short of funds because of which we have to postpone the surgery.

Some days back we had another meeting with our doctor and he has asked us to hurry up, as there are chances that the price of the equipments and machine might increase. We are trying our best and we hope we will succeed soon with your help.

Again we would like to thank each and every one of you who has contributed and taken to effort to spread the word about this blog.

Thanks to all the people for their generous contributions and support -

1. HT Music & Entertainment (Fever 104 FM Team)
2. Camlin Ltd.
3. Zee Network Team
4. Abbas from Izzo Boutique
5. TPT-Help
6. Akash Tolani
7. Ranjit Singh
8. Sushil Singh
9. Rashida Khurakiwala
10. Vishwanath Anand
11. Mukesh ( Marigold)
12. Aasavari (RANBAXY)
13. Cecile (France)
14. Sandeep & Deepika Mukhi
15. Ashutosh Gowande

The total contribution as on 17th June 2009 is Rs. 5, 13, 000/- (Rs. Five Lakh Thirteen Thousand). Thank you for all the help you have extended so far and please continue to extend your support and help in the coming days as well.

After the last meeting with Aayush's doctors, the date for his surgery has been fixed on 21st June 2009, which happens to be World Music Day. I ask for your prayers to be with my son on this day so that even he gets to hear the gift of sound, and begins a new life on World Music Day. We will keep you posted on the latest developments as and when they happen.

Please keep writing in and spread the word to as many as you can.

Thanks everyone for all the tremendous support...

Mid-Day Speaks To You

HELP AAYUSH

Aayush Nadkarni is 13 months old and lives in Malad, a suburb of Mumbai, India. He has a rare genetic disorder known as Waardenburg Syndrome with severe to profound hearing impairment. His family comprises of his parents Mr. Aniket Nadkarni and Ms. Vinita Nadkarni. Aniket is working with the Bawa Group of hotels. Aayush is alert and reacts to sounds, which he hears with hearing aids on both ears.

He has to be fitted with special hearing aids so that he can undergo language and speech training. Aayush will be required to undergo surgery for fitting of a Cochlear Implant. This is necessary to give him normal hearing and a normal lifestyle like other children. It will also aid him in acquiring normal speech. There are very encouraging results with children who have cochlear implants. They are attending normal school and speaking more than one language fluently.

We recently came across a very encouraging report, which says more than 50 children who have cochlear implants and attending normal school are speaking more than one language fluently.

In order to provide an implant, his parents will be required to spend a substantial amount for the implant, hospitalization, post implant training etc.

The total estimated cost for the implant, hospitalization & post implant therapy is Rs 9, 95000 (INR Nine Lakh Ninety Five Thousand) which, when converted to US Dollars, amounts to approx USD 19750.

Cochlear Implant – INR 8, 90000
Hospitalization, Surgeon's fee – INR 70, 000
Post-implant training - INR 25,000/-
Pre-Surgical Investigation - INR 10,000/-

We solicit your financial assistance for Aayush by inviting monetary contributions.
If you wish to help Aayush, you can get in touch with us at
aniket_nadkarni@yahoo.com
or you can get in touch with us at any of the following numbers:
Aniket Nadkarni - +91 9967229120
Vinita Nadkarni – +91 9819623461
Anika Nadkarni- +91 9833248633
Mandar - +91 9892211489
Rahul - +91 9987273759

Or you can send in your contributions directly in the name of

Name: Aayush Nadkarni
Bank – HDFC BANK (VILE PARLE) EAST
Account Number – 06691460001676
RTGS Number - HDFC0000669
MICR Number - 400240091
Or
Name: Aniket Nadkarni
Bank – HDFC BANK (VILE PARLE) EAST
Account Number- 2271600000985
RTGS Number - HDFC0000227
MICR Number - 400240038

You can help us in one of the following ways:

1) Donate money yourself. The amount really doesn't matter; No amount is small every rupee counts!

2) Spread the word and request people to donate money: Forward this link to as many people on your list so that people get to know about this. The amount required to be collected is large and the time is less; hence it will really help if more and more people come forward to help us.

3) You could also help us by sharing information such as important contacts, Hospitals, NGOs, charitable institutions or corporates who would like to help us out.

4) If you know of any hospitals or healthcare institutions who provide assistance in terms of providing implants, please let us know.

5) Last, but surely not the least, pray for Aayush's speedy recovery.

Thank you for your time and help...

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