Ludhiana based, “Have a Heart Foundation” is in alliance with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, supported by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super specialty Hospital, in Katra to sponsor the noble mission for Heart surgeries for underprivileged children younger than 16 years.
President of the Have A Heart Foundation (Ludhiana), Sh. Balbir Kumar, met His Highness Sh. Satya Pal Malik, Governor, Jammu &Kashmir, on Sept. 14, 2019 at Raj Bhawan, Jammu, and briefed him about this important project. Sh.Simrandeep Singh (IAS), CEO of the Shrine Board along with Mr. K. S. Dattatreya, Facility Director of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana hospital, was also present during the meeting with the Governor.
Have a Heart Foundation (Ludhiana) has been sponsoring patients since 2013 and so far 192 children have been benefitted from their noble initiative. The Foundation already partners with leading Health institutions in Ludhiana and Bangalore to carry forward its mission.
However, based on the interest shown by Have A heart Foundation (Ludhiana) and the competence of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Narayana hospital, particularly in Cardiology, the present partnership has been finalized in which the Shrine Board and the Foundation will jointly bear the burden of these surgeries. It is pertinent to mention that more than 60 patients, only from the state of J&K, are in long waiting, ranging from 1-2 years, at PGI/ AIIMS for such procedures/ surgeries. This initiative will immediately bring relief to these families.
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The Governor welcomed the initiative and noted that this will benefit hundreds of children who are awaiting these interventions. He particularly appreciated the efforts of the Have A Heart Foundation (Ludhiana) in coming forward and partnering with the Shrine and the hospital in this noble cause. He assured full cooperation and assistance to the Foundation.