We are undergoing a bit of a volunteer crunch as exam time rolls around, driving us to be more flexible with our plans for our weekly visits to MGR Nagar. Last week, four volunteers went in order to visit the most severe cases that were identified in the previous medical camp. Thanks to Saikiran and Arjun, we were able to communicate with the patients the need for them to visit the hospital and follow up on their conditions. There are two children who need urgent cardiac care and probably will need to undergo surgery to repair cardiac defects. We will be helping their parents to apply for government assistance under a new scheme that has been instated.

This afternoon, there will be a visit during which the volunteers will be helping the children with their homework and tutoring them. All are welcome to join them.

From now until December, we will be in dire need of all the assistance we can get, with regards to manpower. If you or your friends can join us, please do let us know.

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