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“NEEDY LITTLE HEARTS” UNDER K J RESEARCH FOUNDATION FREE CARDIAC SURGERIES FOR LESS AFFLUENT CHILDREN SAVE THEIR LIVES. THEY LIVE LONGER AND BETTER SURGERY WHICH COST COSTS RS. 1,00,000/- IS ENTIRELY FOR THE PATIENT THIS FUND IS COLLECTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT, ORGANISATIONS AND YOU. THERE ARE 190 CHILDREN WAITING FOR SURGERY. THEY MIGHT EITHER DIE OR BECOME INOPERABLE. SO HURRY UP PLEASE TO SAVE THESE CHILDREN. ANY AMOUNT IS WELCOME. THE FUND CAN BE SENT AS CHEQUE/DD IN FAVOUR OF “K J RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOUNDATION” THAT HAS 35 (1) (ii) WHICH HAS TAX EXEMPTION OF 100% FOR INDIVIDUALS AND 125% FOR CORPORATE IF TAX EXEMPTION IS NOT REQUIRED, THEY CAN BE SENT IN FAVOUR OF “K J RESEARCH FOUNDATION A/C – NEEDY LITTLE HEARTS” THE COVERING LETTER SHOULD MENTION IN BOTH CASES, THAT THE FUND IS FOR “NEEDY LITTLE HEARTS” K. J. HOSPITAL RESEARCH AND POSTRGRADUATE CENTRE New No. 182, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai – 600 084 Phone No: 044-26411513 Fax No: 044-26411886 Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Dr. P. S. Sreemathi,

Head of the Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery K J Hospital Cell No: 9841039362 Email: [email protected]

“NEEDY LITTLE HEARTS” K. J. RESEARCH FOUNDATION

A PROJECT FOR CARDIAC SURGERY FOR LESS AFFLUENT CHILDREN INDIA

Purpose “Needy little Hearts” from a private organisation K. J. Research Foundation offers a solution of free cardiac surgery to Less Affluent Children. The problem of Cardiac diseases in Less Affluent children in India is formidable. These less affluent children do not have access to expensive cardiac surgery. Government hospitals that offer free cardiac surgeries for them are overcrowded. Hence support to these hospitals to tackle this serious problem is essential. Children who are waiting for surgery may either die or become inoperable. I hope this proposal is accepted for funds within a week for there are 188 children waiting for surgery. Operating early on these children will increase their longevity and improve the quality of their life.

Current problems in the present environment At present there are 2000 children in the government hospitals in state of Tamil Nadu waiting for surgery. Since this problem has to be tackled urgently, the Government of Tamil Nadu has launched a new scheme of PublicPrivate Partnership known as “Chief Minister’s New Scheme” in which less affluent children are screened in various districts of rural areas for heart diseases and are sent to various accredited private hospitals for the conduct of surgery.

Needy Little Hearts of K J Hospital Research and Postgraduate Centre is one such accredited Hospital. “Needy Little Hearts” which began before this CM’s New Scheme came into being, performed free Cardiac Surgeries by contribution from philanthropists, Corporate, and International Agencies. Now, Government of Tamil Nadu is contributing one component of the expenses. The rest is made up from contributions from other sources. The next problem is that the funds should cover programme, fund raising, administrative expenses and unforeseen expenses. Although we are performing with the available equipment, we need some equipment completely dedicated to the project especially for neonates, infants and children. There are 190 children waiting for surgery. The number is increasing as the awareness is increasing. The greatest bottleneck is finance. Although there have been 86 donors who have contributed so far, the greatest problem now is sustainability of the project.

A Solution to the problem Collection of funds for surgery from philanthropists, corporate, international agencies and Government is the solution to this problem as one component alone cannot bear the entire cost. Needy Little Hearts has already performed 69 surgeries by contribution from the above components The following is the method of donor contribution for the surgeries done so far.

Funds for each surgery: There have been 18 philanthropists who have contributed for the entire cost which is Rs.1, 00,000/($2500).per surgery.

There have been those who have contributed for different components. e.g Government of Tamil Nadu Rs.30, 000/- for simple Open heart surgeries and Rs.70, 000/- for Complex open Heart Surgeries Some Foundations Such as Sun Foundation and philanthropists such as Actor Shri Amitabh Bachchan and Mr Ashok have contributed the rest of the amount as Rs.12, 00,000/-, Rs.11, 00,000/- and Rs.5, 00,000/- respectively.

Corpus Fund 1) Around 43 philanthropists have given smaller amounts which has been used for extra disposables, unforeseen expenses, programme, fund raising and administrative expenses 2) Around 25 philanthropists have given a larger amount that has been used to make up for the rest of the components. In short 3-6 donors have contributed for one surgery in some of the children. 3) Two donors, Mrs. Geetha Ramachandran, & Shri Amitabh Bachchan have gifted one Heater-Cooler (Cincinnati Subzero) and Blood Gas Analyser (Radiometer). 4) Dr. V. Srinivasan, (Cardio Thoracic Surgeon) has gifted surgical instruments. Now that it has been proved that it is possible to get contributions from various quarters, the next aspect is sustainability. This is ensured by the fact that K J Research Foundation has 35(1)&(ii) tax exemption which is 125% for corporate and 100% for individuals. The cost for performing 200 cardiac surgeries per year is Rs.2, 30, 00,000/- ($575,000). This includes surgery, rehabilitation and research for prevention of heart diseases in children. OR

A one time contribution of Rs.30,00,000/- ($75,000) for equipment is also acceptable.

Costs for surgery Financial implications are as follows.

Cost of Individual Surgery: Rs. Simple Open Heart Surgery 2500 Complex Open Heart Surgery 3750

$

1,00,000 1,50,000

Contribution from Govt of Tamil Nadu Simple Open Heart Surgery Complex Open Heart Surgery

Rs.30.000 ($750) Rs.70,000 ($1750)

Remainder fund needed for surgery Simple Open Heart Surgery Complex Open Heart Surgery 2000

70,000 1750 80,000

Corpus Fund 200 surgeries /year 575,000 Equipment

2,30,00,000 35,00,000

Note:

77,500

Any amount to include desired number of surgeries is acceptable

Equipment S .no 1

EQUIPMENT Ventilator – neonates, infants and children – 2 Nos (with accessories) :1)Volume and pressure Support 2) CMV, AMV, IMV and finer additions for smooth ventilation and weaning 3) Facility for operation of NO

AMOUNT (RS.)

AMOUNT ($)

9,00,000/-unit 18,00,000

22,500 45,000

Delivery system 4) Monitor for recording of various forms of ventilation 5) Compressor Justification: This is necessary for supporting the Respiratory System directly and other organs indirectly till the operated heart regain its capacity to maintain adequate cardiac output spontaneously. 2 numbers are necessary for one to be a standby in case of eventualities (VIASYS) Cardiac Monitor with important parameters as follows:- – 1 Nos 1) ECG recording with rhythm strip 2) 4 invasive pressures 3) Pulse Oximetry 4) End Tidal CO2 5) 4 temperatures 6) Respiratory Rate. (One for the operation theatre and one for the Postoperative Intensive Care Ward) 7) Non Invasive BP Justification:- This is important for monitoring various aspects of Cardiac function continuously (HEWLETT- PACKARD)

5,00,000/unit

3

Diathermy (1no) Justification: - This is very useful for delicate dissection and hemostasis. (VALLEYLAB)

4,00,000

4

Syringe infusion pumps (2 nos) Justification:- These pumps are important for the delivery of accurate doses of drugs and fluids during the period of intensive care.

50,000/unit 1,00,000

2

12500

10000

1250/unit 2500

5

6

Intravenous infusion pumps (2nos). 50,000/unit Justification:- These are used 1,00,000 for the delivery accurate volume of fluids during surgery and in the intensive postoperative care ward Cardio scopes with accessories: - 2 Nos 3,00,000/1) ECG with rhythm strip unit 2) Respiratory rate and graph 6,00,000 3) Pulse oximetry 4) Non Invasive BP 5) End tidal CO2- one number in one monitor Justification:- These will be used for monitoring the patients in the intermediary care ward (Hewlett-Packard)

1250/unit 2500

7,500/unit 15,000

The regular cost of simple Open Heart Surgeries in Private Hospitals is Rs.1, 35,000 ($3375) and Complex Open Heart Surgeries is Rs.2, 00,000 ($5,000). “Needy Little Hearts” is performing at subsidised rate of Rs.1, 00,000 ($2500) and Rs.1, 50,000 ($3750) respectively. It collects funds for this amount from different Philanthropists, Organisation and Government to make up for this amount. The amount includes that for Free Cardiac Surgery, rehabilitation, extra disposables, unforeseen expenses, research for prevention of heart diseases in children, programme, fund raising and administrative expenses. The “Needy Little Hearts” has performed  57 Free Cardiac Surgeries  Two equipment  Surgical Instruments for Rs.3,00,000 ($7500).  Stock of disposables for Rs.1,00,000 ($2500) and  Corpus fund of Rs.3,00,000 ($7500). It will be clear that this insufficient for sustainability.

Broadly, this would mean Performing 200 surgeries per year. Rs.2, 30,00,000. ($575,000)

Corpus fund Programme expenses Fund Raising expenses

98% 1%

Administrative expenses

1%

Conclusion Rs.2, 30, 00,000 ($575,000) will be the expenses for saving 200 precious lives. The return for Rs.2, 30, 00,000 ($575,000) will be 200 children who will remember you for 50 to 70 years. Among these 200 children some may turn out to be intellectuals, executives, professionals, artists, lawyers, judges, doctors, teachers, statesmen, scientist, IPS officers, bureaucrats, or philosophers or the unseen warriors who defend our country. Remember Sir, you will be the source for a volcano of man power, whose larva will not scorch but sustain and eject to further progress. You will have 200 sons and daughters who will remember you as long as they live. The contribution can be made by “Cash or Cheque” in the name of “Needy Little Hearts under K. J. Research Foundation”.

CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SOLICITED FOR THE REMAINING AMOUNT ANY AMOUNT IS ACCEPTABLE ONE CAN HELP ONE TWO CAN HELP ONE THREE CAN HELP ONE FOUR CAN HELP ONE MANY CAN HELP ONE

“ONE FOR ONE” “TWO FOR ONE” “THREE FOR ONE” “FOUR FOR ONE” “MANY FOR ONE”

OR ONE CAN HELP MANY

“ONE FOR MANY”

TO WHICH GROUP DO YOU BELONG? WAYS OF CONTRIBUTING FOR “Needy Little Hearts” IN DAY TO DAY LIFE. 1. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” every month. 2. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” when you buy anything. 3. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” when you sell something.

4. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” when you go to movies. 5. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” when you go to areas of worship. 6. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” when you go for holidays. 7. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” when you give “tips” to any one. 8. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” on your birthday, wedding day or any special occasion. 9. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” when you feel good. 10. Rs.1/- to Rs.10/- for “Needy Little Hearts” when you wish to invest.

REMEMBER YOU’RE INVESTMENT HERE BEARS “LIFE” FOR A “NEEDY LITTLE HEART” AS DIVIDEND The contribution can be made by “Cash, Cheque/DD” in favour of “K. J. Research Foundation A/c Needy Little Hearts”. It should be sent with a covering letter, with the PAN number and contact phone number of the Donor, to the following address K. J. HOSPITAL RESEARCH AND POSTRGRADUATE CENTRE New No. 182, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai – 600 084 Phone No: 044-26411513 Fax No: 044-26411886 Email: [email protected]

Contact Person: Dr. P. S. Sreemathi, Head of the Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery K J Hospital

Cell No: 9841039362 Email: [email protected]

Amitabh Bachchan with the operated children when he visited “NEEDY LITTLE HEARTS”