Mangaluru: Award-winning writer Richie John Pais fights cancer - Please help


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Feb 23: "Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed" - This quote has unfortunately come true in the life of Richie John Pais, noted dramatist and humorist who authors in Konkani and English languages. He has been active especially in the sphere of Konkani literature and theatre over the past many years, and there is perhaps no one in the Konkani world who does not know him or has not heard of him.

Richie (51) is also familiar to readers of Daijiworld and the media fraternity at large, having taken over the reins of the web portal as head of the editorial team. His humour articles, often embedded with a message to society, in Daijiworld’s exclusive column have delighted readers over the years. But today, fate has dealt Richie a cruel blow in the form of cancer.

Well-versed in both Konkani and English languages, Richie started writing from a young age. But necessity to settle down in life drew him to an African country, where he worked for a few years. His attachment to his homeland brought him back, and he decided to try his hand at business. But as the saying goes, it is difficult to do business with a kind heart. The result was that Richie faced difficulties in business and suffered a huge loss. But his passion for writing remained unchanged, and given his gift both as writer and a natural at journalism, he soon joined Daijiworld Media Group and quickly became an asset to the portal.

After joining Daijiworld, Richie picked up his pen again and resumed writing with a new vigour. His essays, especially satirical ones on current affairs, became highly popular in the Konkani world. His short stories and poems have been published in Konkani periodicals regularly. His first book “Kolovori”, a collection of satirical essays in Konkani, was published in the year 2012, and he went on to publish two more books – “Vidhushak” and “Fathor”. Last month, Richie was chosen for the prestigious TMA Pai Award for “Fathor”.

As a dramatist, Richie has created a niche for himself on the Konkani stage. His drama “Paanch Mornam” became a trendsetter in Konkani theatre, and his second drama “Tum Vhorto Dhonea” (Lord, You are Great), based on the Book of Job in the Old Testament, saw resounding success with several shows in various parts of the coastal region. A soft-spoken and straightforward person, Richie has always encouraged budding talents and brought innovation in Konkani drama.

The Konkani community knows him as a talented, reserved personality who silently observes the world around him but vociferously writes about it. His loss in business was a big financial setback, and now, Richie is faced with a mammoth battle against the dreaded cancer that is crippling both his health and financial resources.

About two months ago, Richie developed fever and vomiting all of a sudden. When his health did not improve even after three or four days, he consulted a doctor in a private hospital, and on his suggestion, got admitted for a couple of days. After close examination by doctors and repeated tests, he was diagnosed with carcinoma metastatic with obstructive jaundice, in other words, cancer that has spread and is already at a dangerous level. He was advised to start chemotherapy immediately after specialized treatment.

Richie is the sole breadwinner of the family. His son and daughter are pursuing their education in private educational institutions in the city. His wife Femina, a homemaker, is finding it tough to take care of her husband as well as support their children’s education. Richie has no other source of income except his job. So far, directors of Daijiworld and some of his well-wishers have contributed nearly Rs 5 lac towards hospital bills. But expenses are piling day after day. To give him more confidence, and looking at the long-term treatment requirement, the family has now appealed to generous readers of Daijiworld, and we believe that our readers will bring a ray of hope in Richie’s life.

Remember, ‘illness’ can become ‘wellness’ when ‘I’ is replaced with ‘we’. Let us join hands in helping Richie and his family in fighting the battle against cancer.

Those who wish to help Richie are requested to send in their contribution to the details provided below:

Richard John Pais
Syndicate Bank
Mangaladevi branch
SB account no: 02852200008183.
IFSC: SYNB0000285

Contact: +91 9739544423

 

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  • Dolphy Cascia, Vamanjoor, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 27 2020

    ಮೊಗಾಳ್ ರಿಚ್ಚಿ, ತುಜಿ ಭಲಾಯ್ಕಿ ತುಕಾ ಪಾಟಿಂ ಮೆಳ್ತಲಿ ಮ್ಹಣ್ ಹಾಂವ್ ಭರ್ವಸ್ತಾಂ. ತುಂವೆ ಕೊಂಕ್ಣಿ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ್ ಆನಿ ಕಲಾಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಾಕ್ ಜಾಯಿತ್ತಿ ದೇಣ್ಗಿ ದಿಲ್ಯಾಯ್. ತರೀಪುಣ್, ಆಜೂನ್ ತುಜ್ಯೆ ಥಾವ್ನ್ ಆಮಿ ತಿ ಆನಿಕೀ ಆಶೆತಾಂವ್. ಸರ್ವೇಶ್ವರ್ ದೇವ್ ಆಮ್ಕಾಂ ನಿರಾಶಿ ಕರ್ಚೊನಾ ಮ್ಹಳ್ಳೊ ಮ್ಹಾಕಾ ಭರ್ವಸೊ ಆಸಾ. ತುಜೆಂ ಸರ್ವ್ ಬರೆಂ ಜಾಂವ್.

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  • vallyvagga, Mysuru

    Thu, Feb 27 2020

    ಮ್ಹಜ್ಯಾ ಮೊಗಾಚ್ಯಾ ಮಿತ್ರಾ,
    ಪ್ರತಿಭಾವಂತ್ ಸಾಹಿತಿ, ನಾಟಕ್ ಕಾರ್, ಪತ್ರ್ ಕರ್ತ್, ರಿಚ್ಚಿ ಪಾಯ್ಸಾಕ್, ಸರ್ವ್ ಪದ್ವೆದಾರ್ ಸರ್ವೆಸ್ಪರ್ ದೇವ್, ಬರ್ಯೆ ಭಲಾಯ್ಕೆಚೆಂ ನವೆಂ ಜಿವಿತ್ ದಿಂವ್ದಿ ಮ್ಹಣ್, ಮಾಗ್ತಾಂ.
    ವಲ್ಲಿ ವಗ್ಗ

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  • Maurice Lobo, Viraje, Dubai

    Thu, Feb 27 2020

    Get well soon . We pray for you.

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  • G. William D'Souza, Madanthyar/Mysuru

    Tue, Feb 25 2020

    Richie, shocked to note about your illness. God is Great as you have named your drama so. He will not desert you. Our prayers are with you. Get well soon. I will surely send my small help shortly. Cheer up.

    William D'Souza & Fly,
    Mysore

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  • J.F D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 25 2020

    Our prayer is get well soon and resume your duties.

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  • Ivan Saldanha, Mangalore. Rosario

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    Dear Richie who was active and lively with his journalism, poetry and dramatics should have been the last person to be put to such a test. God's actions are not like man - HE knows and is always perfect though none can understand. I have always had a high liking and respect for Richie Bab. His exemplary work and high sense of integrity in all his work astonished me. Indeed all need to be inspired and go out to save this precious life too. His family suffers much and need support at this critical time. Thanks to Daijiworld for the intiative it will go a long way to see Richie's rapid recouvery. Thank You.

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  • G Veer S, Nagpur

    Mon, Feb 24 2020

    Wishing and praying a speedy recovery for Richie. As more and more ads to 'Help The Needy' are appearing in Daiji govt must initiate a program to encourage the donors by making charity donations tax deductible as how the developed countries do where even for church collections a tax receipt is issued by the church at the end of the year and the donor gets part of the money as tax refund after filing the taxes.

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  • Antony Cony D Souza, Karkala/Urwa

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Richiyab, I am so proud of your courage that you have drawn out of “Tum Vortho Dhonea”. You are not alone, all the drama viewers and rest all of us are with you and approach the throne of grace where you will find mercy and grace in time of your Every Needs.

    Here, we all pray in one voice in the words of ever effective prayer Is 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”…Amen.

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  • Norman Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Deeply Deeply saddened by this news. He is a fighter and will come out of it fighting. The lord shall bless him immesely. Get well soon sir.

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  • Mangalorean, Mangalore

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Get well soon..

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  • John B. Monteiro, Bondel Mangalore

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Richiebab has been on my shorter prayer list for some time. Daiji has done the commendable thing calling for help for one of our own. Apart from continued prayers my modest contribution is on the way. Thanks to Daiji for giving a platform for the likes of me to go beyond prayers.

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  • Francis, Shirva/UK

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Get well soon Richie,

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Shocking news.I used to read his articles in Rakno.Now dear Richie please dont loose hops.For God is nothing impossible.There are cases where problems like you have too got healed.May God bless you and help you ,cure you.

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  • Leeda Fernandes, Bellore-Denmark

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Very sad to hear but Gods will be done. Get wel soon Richie iam praying for your Health & for your Family. Dear friends please support Him economically God bless you all.

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  • David Fernandes, Jayapura / KSA

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Get well soon Richie. God bless you.

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  • John, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    John 11:4 Jesus said, "This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it
    Pray with out ceasing,Rejoice and again I say to you rejoice for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ for you.philippians 4:4

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Get well soon by God's grace and start writing Richie.
    I know you will ....

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  • Dilip Correa, Pernal/Muscat

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Shocked and Saddened to hear the news Richie. My assurance always with you. Get well soon...!!!

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  • Ray, mangalore

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Will send my help..God Bless!!!

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  • Cynthia Goveas, Sharjah

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Firstly I want to say God bless you and God's choicest Blessings upon dear . Keep continue your faith you don't know when he will touch you and heal, Amen. get well soon.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    Shocking! May God bless him.

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  • Philip, Ruzai

    Sun, Feb 23 2020

    It may be a small test but God will be on your side to heal you with so many praying for you. I stand by you for God gave us a good human being for our parish and community. Br blessed and trust God.

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