In a quiet corner of Punalvasal, a small village near Pattukottai in the Thanjavur district, 42-year-old Victoria arrived at the Mother Teresa Foundation carrying a weight no mother should bear. Her heart was heavy with grief, her arms empty from the loss of her 8-year-old son, and her spirit shaken as she fought for the life of her younger child, also she and her son fighting for the survival in real world.
But on that day, she found more than just assistance. She found empathy, respect, and hope.
A Family’s Silent Battle
Victoria is a homemaker, and her husband Chinnappan earns a modest income as a small tailor. Their lives took a tragic turn when their elder son, Shoban, succumbed to illness. Now, their 14-year-old son Roger Franton faces a rare and life-threatening genetic condition: Primary Antibody Deficiency (X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia), compounded by a history of recurrent sino-pulmonary infections.
The disease requires Roger to receive a Medical Aid from Mother Teresa Foundation every month — a lifesaving immunoglobulin therapy that costs ₹30,000 per dose. For a family barely managing daily expenses, this was an unimaginable burden.
A Ray of Light: Medical Aid from Mother Teresa Foundation
When Victoria stepped into the Mother Teresa Foundation’s office, she carried no formal request — only faith. She believed the Foundation, known for its robust healthcare services, would understand her pain.Moved by her story, the Foundation’s Chairman immediately intervened, providing the required injection for the month of May. That moment wasn’t just a transaction of medicine — it was a transfer of courage, reassurance, and dignity.
“I walked in broken. I left with hope,” said Victoria, eyes filled with gratitude.
hy Medical Aid Matters in Rural India
The case of Victoria and Roger underscores the vital need for accessible and affordable medical care in rural India. Factors like:
- Poor nutrition
- Unsanitary living conditions
- Limited healthcare infrastructure
- Lack of genetic awareness
…all contribute to such preventable medical crises.
How the Mother Teresa Foundation Responds
The Foundation’s Medical Program is built on the belief that every life is worth saving. We focus on:
- Providing essential medicines for chronic and rare diseases
- Operating health centres with affordable consultations
- Collaborating with specialists across fields
- Offering emergency aid for urgent medical needs
This isn’t a one-time initiative — it’s a sustained commitment to India’s most vulnerable.
Call to Action: Be the Miracle Someone Is Waiting For Roger needs your help — and so do many children like him across Tamil Nadu.
👉 Donate to our Medical Fund
👉 Sponsor a Child’s Treatment
👉 Partner with Us to expand our health initiatives
Together, we can rewrite more stories like Victoria’s — stories of pain turning into power
