Indian opener KL Rahul showed his heart of gold after he donated INR 31 lakhs for surgery of an 11-year-old boy Varad Nalawade, who needed an urgent bone marrow transplant (BMT) to treat a rare blood disorder.
Rahul is currently recuperating from a hamstring injury and will miss the whole Sri Lanka series at home.
In December, Varad’s parents Sachin Nalawade, an insurance agent, and homemaker Swapna Jha started a fundraising campaign on GiveIndia to raise ₹35 lakh they needed to pay for their son’s treatment. The young lad has been undergoing treatment in Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital after he was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare blood disorder.
The young cricketer needed urgent monetary help as his parents had run out of every viable asset and started a campaign to raise funds for his surgery on GiveIndia. Rahul’s team got in touch with GiveIndia as soon as they came to know about Varad and the fundraiser. The Indian and Karnataka cricketer donated ₹31 lakh of the ₹35 lakh required for the procedure.
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Speaking about the donation, Rahul said, “When I came to know about Varad’s condition, my team got in touch with GiveIndia so that we can help him in any way we could. I am glad that the surgery was successful, and he is doing well. I hope Varad gets back on his feet at the earliest and goes on to achieve his dreams. I hope my contribution inspires more and more people to come forward and help those in need.”
Varad’s mother Swapna thanked KL Rahul and said: “We are thankful to KL Rahul for donating such a large amount for Varad’s surgery. But for him, it would have been impossible to carry out the bone marrow transplant in such a short period of time. Thank you, Rahul.”
Speaking on Rahul’s donation, GiveIndia COO Sumit Tayal: “We thank KL Rahul for his generosity that will give a new lease of life to young Varad. When a cricketing icon like Rahul comes forward and donates such a large amount to save someone’s life, it can inspire millions to open their hearts and give to those in need.”
(InsideSport report)
