Editorial
Daijiworld Media Network
Mangalore, Apr 30: Time and again, we come across situations and individuals who inspire us to live, to achieve, and strive ahead without fear. There are also times when we insipire the same in others, though we may not even be aware of it.
Here is a story of a couple, who thought they had no reason to live, and had in fact contemplated ending their lives out of the misery of pain. But then something, or someone, made them change their minds, bringing a new ray of hope into their darkened fate.
So who was it that inspired them? None other than You, the esteemed readers of daijiworld.com, who have time and again made a difference in the lives of many. This time, your generosity has reached a new height, a new milestone, for, it is not just one life that you saved, but an an entire family.
Walter D'Souza from Modankap, Bantwal is a mason and is hardly able to make ends meet. His new born son had hernia and his urine bladder was outside the stomach (extropy bladder). Urine was passing through a hole, and later the child was operated.
Wallan's mother is a housewife, and for the past one year, the couple has left no stone unturned to get their child treated, spending all their meagre savings on him. Wallan is one year old now.
At one point of time, the frustration of not being able to give their child its precious life began eating into them, and they almost lost all hopes. They could not bear to live without Wallan, and neither could they see him in pain. But then, they needed a whopping Rs 6.5 lac for his treatment, which was way beyond their means. Still they tried their best, but in vain.
"Honestly, we thought we would end our lives. We did not want to be a burden on anyone, and also could not bear to see the pain of our little darling..." said Walter D'Souza with eyes brimming with tears when he visited daijiworld office last week to submit the bank statement to us.
"Someone suggested that I should visit daijiworld as they might help, as that person had heard of many people who had benefited through the website," he said.
When we scrutinized his appeal, we found it be genuine and recommended by many.
A simple appeal on daijiworld column has now enabled people to contribute nearly Rs one million (Rs 10 lac) towards the cause! And that too within a gap of just 20 days !
"I have always heard of good people, but now I know how those good people can become God for you..." he said, referring to every donor as God, "For me, they are truly God, who came in the form of good Samaritans and helped me out my difficulty. The doctor has assured me that Wallan will be normal after his surgery. Soon he will be operated...."
"I want to thank each person individually, how can I do it? I do not have anyone's address, people only remitted money but never provided their contact details," Walter humbly says, "Sir, my son's surgery will cost around 6.5 lac, can I donate the rest to other people? There may be many kids with problems like Wallan, and their parents must be facing a similar situation like us...." When these words came from this gentleman, we knew we had helped the right cause.
As usual, being a responsible media, we want to say thank you to all those who contributed, prayed, supported and gave a new lease of life to little Wallan in every possible way.
As long as we have readers like you, who can stop us from extending a helping hand?
May God bless us all.
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