Zafar Shaikh, 16 Years old, Lost both of his kidney's to a chronic disease.
He was first diagnosed when he was 4 years old. For last 12 years he is fighting with this disease, he has lost both of his kidney's. In order to recover, he needs a Kidney Transplant.
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!! Operation was Successful !!
Both Mother (donor) and Zafar are doing well. Mother is discharged from hospital on 27th July. Zafar will be still admitted for another 2-3 weeks. The Initial reports suggests that the transferred kidney is working as expected. (Updated 29th July)
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OPERATION DATE CONFIRMED on 21st July 2009. (Updated 16th July 2009)
Updated on 5th July : Zafar passed SSC Exam with 57% marks, He could not attend the school whole year, he studied at home. He appeared in the exam as an external candidate, and was suffering from Malaria during the exams.
His father is donating him a kidney, unfortunately his father cannot afford the operation and post operation expenses. So I have embarked on a path to help this lovely boy, Zafar!
Namsate Deepak Bhai,
Yesterday we had the interview with the Hospital panel of 4 members and they have recorded our statements on a video camera for their record.every thing went OK and today the Doctor has given us the letter for admission on 19Jul i.e. two day before the Transplant which is scheduled for 21Jul.
They have asked me to deposit Rs.250000/- on 19Jul when we come for the admission as today they have only made a booking for the same and bed will only be confirmed on 19Jul evening subject to availability according to the admission department of the Hospital.
Doctor has also given us some prescription which is approx.Rs.10000/- what we will have to start giving him for the day on admitting.
I will have to keep some money in hands as the medicines requirements will start from the day of Transplant.Right now I am having Rs.28000/- other then your contribution of Rs.260084/-.
Kindly remember us in your prayers and ask other friends for the same.
INSHALLAH the Almighty God will bless us with his Mercy and make the Operation successful.
Let us hope the very best.
Regards
Raza.
LATEST NEWS (updated 5th July 2009):
TENTATIVE OPERATION DATE is 14th JULY.
Unfortunately it was revealed in tests that father's kidney is not compatible, hence the delay. Mother's tests were done, and was found out that Mother's kidney is compatible. All the reports for mother and son are received except for the tissue cross matching report which is expected on Monday.
Excerpt from Raza's Mail "All reports have come except the Cross Matching which is expected by Monday.The Doctor is satisfied with the reports and aspects the matching reports will also be OK going through these reports.Accordingly he suggested us that we can go for operation.
The date of operation may differ by a week or two as the legal papers forwarded to the Hospital legal Council will go for hearing on Wednesday and if the interview is arranged on the same day then we can go ahead for operation on the mentioned date i.e.14Jul and if the interview is not arranged on 8Jul then we will have to again take an appointment for 15Jul for the same as the council hearings are arranged on every Wednesdays only and the Transplant Operations are done only on every Tuesdays. If we miss 14Jul then next date will be available on next Tuesday if the appointment is available."
Dr's Certificate to this effect is uploaded in the Dr's Testimonial page.
Zafar's Message, "Last March I have given my S.S.C (10th Standard) Exam and if future want to be a doctor of Kidney.I am a good cricket player too.I like singing.Please help me."
Father's Appeal, "There is a strong wind blowing around a little lamp and I am trying to keep it light sorroundiing it with our four hands me and my beloved wife, I still need some other helping hand so that if I get a little weak for some reason that hands can support me. To be very frank I am fincially too weak and rest I am trying me best for my child,.I need a support by what I can reach my destination and I should not feel that I have left something trying and rest I am leaving on the great Almighty God for the success."
Deepak More's Message, "I have known Mr. Raza for long time. He works for "Jaya Tours and Travels, Bandra(W), Mumbai", he is an agent for "International Airline Ticketing". Always energetic and ready to help to everyone who walks in his office, with a big smile. We became fast friends the moment I met him for the first time. Since then we helped each other in our hard times, and smiled with eachother at the best times.", I was aware about this medical condition of his elder son, Zafar. But never realized it would be so bad, until he contact me couple of weeks ago. I'm trying to help him. PLEASE HELP ME, TO HELP HIM. One day we will be proud of ourselves, that we helped save a life."