Around 80 of the 1300 children who were saved by the intervention of CHIME, Childrens Heart Internationale MIOT, a charitable trust, gathered on the premises of MIOT at the reunion organised on Saturday, narrating stories of courage and resilience.
Selvam Mani, who is about to appear for his entrance examination for higher education, was one of them, whose heart reportedly gave up. Thanks to financial support from CHIME for the family to afford the cure for his heart condition several years ago, his health was restored, giving him a chance at a normal, active life.
R. Yazhini, the mother of a six year old girl child said her child has become energetic after the successful surgery with the support from CHIME.
The gathering of several such children and parents at the hospital in the presence of medical professionals reiterated the importance of such financial assistance from private entities, pointing to the initiative which once began in September 2007 under the leadership of MIOT Chairperson Mallika Mohandas.
The “Beat of Life” Grand Reunion on Saturday, an initiative by CHIME, brought together children and families who once anxiously shared hospital corridors, waiting rooms, and hope.
