Excelsior Correspondent
Leh, Sept 24 : Organized by Ladakh Heart Foundation (LHF) in collaboration with Salman Khan’s Foundation-Being Human (SKFBH) and Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon (FMRI), 16 children suffering from heart ailment today left for New Delhi for surgery at FMRI.
The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Simrandeep Singh flagged off these children early this morning at Leh Gate. Terming it truly a great humanitarian service, DC said that helping the needy people in such an hour of need is the noblest contribution and expressed gratitude to the organizing team for making him a part of this great venture. He assured help and assistance from the Hill Development Council and the district administration for such charitable purpose in days to come.
These 16 children were shortlisted from 250 children who were screened during the 2 days screening camp held at Ladakh Heart Foundation, said the SKFBH spokesperson Harmit Singh. He said that FMRI team headed by Chief Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Sandeep, Pediatrician Surgeon and Intervention Cardiologist and other Doctors were here to examine and screen the patients who are sponsored by SKFBH to carry out heart surgery at Fortis Hospital.
Talking to Media, the Founder and Director Ladakh Heart Foundation Ven. Thupstan Chogyal said that all these children belong to downtrodden families.
Nawang Tsering, Director Chumik Travel, who is accompanying these kids, said that he has provided his bus on a very minimal charge and added that Bus will stay at Gurgaon to bring the children back to Ladakh after the surgery.
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