Someone needs to come forward to take a lead to assist, help, encourage, serve and build our fellow citizens who are in a state of helplessness and struggle. This is when we encountered Mr. Devanandam and his wife who were providing care and support to many HIV infected people.

The narration we heard from him about the emotional, physical and monetary conditions of these people moved us and we decided to visit them and a few people whom he was supporting.

He said, there are 23 lakh HIV-positive individuals living in India. Telangana is the fourth-highest state with 1.58 lakh HIV patients, 33 percent of them reside in Hyderabad and he is supporting close to 80 families. We know it is a huge task.

We started talking to the people and one thing that we could sense is There was HOPE in them. Though the cure looked invisible, hope was very much visible. 

 We wanted to join hands with Mr. Devanandam and asked him what we can do from our side. We also had a chat with some of these warrior people and understood their daily routine. Many kids were going to school and college and were using private transport. So we decided to give them some cycles and that will help free up some resources.

 We also provided a good quantity of supplements and medicines that they use regularly. Our heartfelt thanks goes to our wonderful friend and co-walker Sudharkar Reddy who supplied the medicines and supplements at a huge discounted price.

 Money serves its purpose  when we use it and that too for a cause.  Releasing funds for such causes is not an expense but an investment in building the society. 

 Thanking everyone who supported us for this cause. You joined hands with us and  Mr Devanandam in injecting HOPE in the lives of people who lived with no hope. 

 We can change this World! We are world Changers!

 

Our CoWalker Mr. Devanandam and his wife with the donated medicines

 

 

 

Paulraj Joseph

16.07.2022