Empower 800 children with birth defects in Chennai

For every mother, the birth of her first child is an experience beyond words — a whirlwind of emotions that only she can truly understand. It’s a moment filled with expectation, excitement, and tender curiosity.
Will it be a boy or a girl?
Will the baby look like me… or like him?
Will my little one inherit my dimples, my eyes, my smile — or will he take after his father

When the baby is finally placed in her arms, every question just melts away. There’s only love — pure, overwhelming, indescribable.

Radhika felt all of this and more. The moment baby Tanesh was handed to her, wrapped snugly in a soft blanket, her heart swelled. He was perfect. She couldn’t stop staring at his tiny face, his delicate fingers. In that instant, the world stood still.

But the moment of bliss was short-lived.
Just before she was discharged, a doctor gently shared the news — her baby was born with a clubfoot.

Radhika froze. What?
Her mind went blank. Then the shock set in — tears, confusion, disbelief. “Why my child?” she whispered through sobs. “Will he ever walk?”

The doctors reassured her. “Don’t worry. With proper treatment and care, your child can be completely cured.”

Those words became her hope.

Little Tanesh began his journey — a series of casts, frequent hospital visits, and endless prayers. Radhika stood by him every step of the way, her heart breaking a little each time but her faith growing stronger. When he was finally referred to us for his clubfoot brace, we saw that the cure for just a few steps away.  Brace after brace, adjustment after adjustment — and then, one day, the doctor smiled and said the words Radhika had been longing to hear:
“Your son is perfectly fine.”

Today, Tanesh is ready to go to school, walking, running, and laughing just like any other child. What once felt unbelievable has become a beautiful reality.

For Radhika it’s a moment of pride and joy.For us at sukriti it’s a moment filled with gratitude

 Gratitude to the doctors, gratitude to our team who followed up with Radhika for brace compliance and most of all, to you  the donor whose support made this miracle possible.

In the last quarter we have reached out 195 children with different type of mobility aids.

Links:

• Sukriti Social Foundation
• Sukriti's monthly newsletter

 Dear Friends,

Greetings from Sukriti Social Foundation!

Your support has healed Riswanth

Latha, a resident of Chennai, was filled with joy and anticipation when she gave birth to her son, Rishvanth, at the Government Children’s Hospital. But that joy quickly turned into fear when doctors noticed something unusual — a deformity in his tiny ankle. Later, she would learn it was a condition called clubfoot.

As a first-time mother at 36, the diagnosis was heartbreaking. She had waited so long for this moment — to cradle her baby, to watch his first steps — and now, that future seemed uncertain. At home, things grew even harder. Her husband, unable to cope with the stress and shock, found refuge in alcohol, leaving Latha to carry the emotional and physical burden alone.

But Latha refused to give up.

Rishvanth’s journey to healing began with round after round of plaster casts and eventually, a surgery. After that, he was referred to us for corrective shoes. The early days were a struggle — the shoes were uncomfortable, and little Rishvanth often cried. But Latha, fuelled by fierce love and determination, never missed a single appointment. Every fifteen days, for five long years, she brought him in — through rain, heat, and hardship — ensuring his shoes were replaced as he grew, never wavering in her resolve.

That unwavering dedication paid off. Today, Rishvanth walks tall, runs freely, and beams with confidence. Now a bright fourth grader, he doesn’t just walk — he races through life. Latha laughs as she says, “He runs more than he walks — I can’t even catch him anymore!”

Their journey is a testament to the power of a mother’s love, early medical care, and the support of people like you.

Thanks to your generosity, a little boy can run, laugh, and dream — and a mother can finally exhale with joy.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making  this possible.

At Sukriti we have reached out to 212 children during the current reporting period.

The need is increasing day by day and we need more financial support to ensure that no child is deprived of the world class rehabilitation service just because they can not afford it. 

In order to bridge the funding gap we are participating in GlobalGiving's July Bonus Day that is falling on July 16th. Your $100 donation will  be matched by GlobalGiving.

Do continue to support us and help us prevent more children from life long disablity.

Thanking you once again

With best regards

Sowmya Simhan

Links:

• Sukriti Social Foundation