Udupi: Bedridden Student Pushpalatha Seeks Help to Stand on her Feet Again
Suvarna Brahmavar
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (RD)
Udupi, Dec 14: A young girl who should have been with her classmates in college, finds herself bedridden since the past two years.
This is the tale of Pushpalatha, a native of Kumbarabettu that comes under Vaddarse gram panchayat. She has lost the sensation in her feet and is worried about her future.
Background:
She had jaunts of fever while studying in II PUC at Vivek Pre-University College, Kota. She recovered and was back to normal in a fortnight. Then, she had to be admitted to Manipal Hospital when she lost mobility in her limbs. Although everyone felt she was recouping, she lost sensation from below her waist. No significant improvement in her condition was found despite spending Rs 2.5 lac in two-and-a-half months.
She was later admitted to SDM Ayurveda Hospital, Udyavar, where she was treated for nearly two years without any significant improvement in her health. Now, she has been home for over a month.
Brilliant student:
Pushpalatha studied in II PUC after completing her studies at Kota Vivek High School and early schooling in Vaddarshe Primary School. She was a dramatist and poet, but now the bedridden Pushpalatha writes her diary.
College lecturers and her classmates tried to boost her confidence to help her deal with the situation. Despite the doctors at the hospital trying their best, her condition has not improved.
Pushpalatha is the eldest of two children of Babu and Gulabi Poojary, residents of Vaddarse. Their youngest son is studying in Class IX and Pushpalatha dreams of becoming a lecturer. She had secured 433 marks in SSLC and secured 63 percent in I PUC.
Financial hardships:
Babu Poojary, who was working in a hotel in Mumbai, had saved some money to build a modest house in his native village. His hard earned savings have been drained in caring for Pushpalatha. He did not return to Mumbai and instead stayed in his hometown to care for his daughter. The parents have reached a state where they can no more sustain her huge medical expenses and manage the family.
Pushpalatha, who abandoned her college studies due to her prolonged illness is worried about her future.
Donors, philanthropists and individuals are requested to help Pushpalatha in overcoming her problems and live a better life. Contributions in the form of cheques / demand drafts may be sent to:
Pushpalatha
D/o Babu Poojary
Kumbarabettu, Vaddarse village
Bannady Post, Udupi – 576 225
Mobile number: 9945094655
Syndicate Bank
Savings bank account number: 01312200042473
Saligrama branch
IFSC Code: SYNB0000131