Help Rajesh Ramanathan

Many of you may know Rajesh Ramanathan who was in Bahrain from 1993 to 2002 working with Intercol (S+I Division). He left Bahrain in 2002 to work for KSoft in Dubai and has been there since then. Earlier Rajesh worked in Semi Conductor Complex in Bangalore after graduating from BITS, Pilani.

Rajesh was diagnosed with Blood Cancer (AML) in the year 2006 and underwent treatment at CMC Hospital in Vellore for over 6 months. After 3 phases of intense Chemotherapy, Autologous Bone Marrow transplant was done and he attained full remission towards the end of 2006. Rajesh comes from a middle class family and this treatment drained out the resources of the family, including his father’s retirement benefits. Rajesh does not have any siblings to whom he can look for support. However, being the positive and confident person that he is, he did not give up hope. He was back at work and was looking forward to rebuilding a future for his family.


Unfortunately, towards the end of November this year he had a relapse of the disease and is back in CMC Vellore for treatment. Since it is a relapse, he has to undergo a more aggressive treatment coupled with Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) of a different kind compared to what was done earlier. It may even be necessary to take Rajesh to the US for this BMT as some types of BMT are not done in India. The estimated cost of such a treatment is likely to be around $ 500,000 or 2 crores in Indian Rupees. The family is shattered with no means or ability to raise such funds.


Rajesh is aged 41, has a wife and two kids (aged 7 & 1) and a father aged 70. The family is completely dependent on Rajesh. Those who have been fortunate to know Rajesh would strongly agree that no stone should be left unturned to help this wonderful human being. Rajesh is a person who helped people even if he did not know them very well. He was there for anyone in need. During his first chemo treatment in CMC Vellore, we have seen him going around the cancer ward, consoling other patients and asking them to remain positive. That’s the way Rajesh is!

Friends, such a humane person needs help from all of us now. Though Rajesh has said that he does not want people to go through trouble to generate funds for his treatment, we will be failing in our duty if we don’t do so.

Any contribution big or small will go a long way in meeting the treatment costs. Please consider this appeal in a humane manner and help a family going through terrible times.

To contribute in the U.S., please mail a check payable to Rajesh Ramanathan to
11313 Country Oaks Circle
Glen Allen, VA 23059

The contribution to the above is not tax-deductible but we are exploring options to work with a non-profit organization. When that happens, your contribution may be tax-deductible.

Contributions can be sent in the name of R. Rajesh.

1.Account No. NRE-SB 20070004
2.Account No. SB 4826

SWIFT code: CSYBIN55
IFSC Code: CSBK0000001

Both accounts are with
Catholic Syrian Bank
88/2 Ida Scudder Road
Opp. CMC Hospital
Vellore, Tamil Nadu. 632004
India.


If you are sending money from your NRE account in India or transferring from overseas, use the first account. If you are transferring from a local account in India, please use the second account.

Another account that you can send contributions is in the name of Rajesh Ramanathan to

State bank of Travancore , Vellore Branch,
SB AC.NO: 67050946813
Swift No.SBTRINBB405

Cash contributions can be handed over to the person through whom you received this appeal. He/She will ensure that amounts collected are converted into a draft and sent to Rajesh.

Stand up and be counted for a cause!

Sincerely,
Friends of Rajesh.