Dear all,

I am Raji and this appeal goes out as a humble request to all our well wishers.

My brother is the most hardworking person I know. He is now 52 year old and works as a cook in a small street food center in 12 hour shift for 10$ a day. He knows he is dying but doesn't want to change his life though he has been having bad chest and back pain.

My brother has been fighting chronic lung disease for last 11 years. He has carried this battle bravely till now with strong determination and will power. In recent 6 months he had severe breathlessness and had required oxygen supply full time. He was confined to his bed and a wheelchair. Doctors confirmed that he has been suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis for the last 11 years.

In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the cause for which is not known, the lung becomes stiff and does not expand well. There are poor oxygen levels in the blood, the fibrosis may be a reaction to an infection. It damages the lungs and causes severe breathlessness. It has poor response to medical management.

now my brother is unable to carryout his normal activities, his right lung is completely infected and need to transplanted immediately.

operation will cost around 25000 pounds( 20 lakhs in India rupees) excluding medicines. since he is the only working person in our family, this amount is a big burden on us.

I do hope that good people are able to help us and donate. please share and help me save my brothers life. Please!

We would be immensely grateful for any contribution towards our fundraising target (however small); we continue to be amazed by the love, support and generosity people have shown us.

Thank you for reading...

Raji.