Girl with tumor on head in need of help

July 28, 2012

Manjeshwar, July 28: A girl who is supposed to be scaling the ladder of higher education after completing SSLC has been stuck by a painful disease, making her poverty stricken life even more painful.

Daughter of Poovappa Belchad, a coolie worker, and Chandravathi of Kedumbaadi, Vorkady, 16 year old Pavithra is walking around with the weight of a huge tumor on her head.

A student of Kunjatthoor Government Higher Secondary School, Pavithra was good at studies. A swelling was noticed on her head, after which she was taken to the local doctor the very same day. However, the swelling kept growing with every passing day.

In spite of several attempts, Pavithra's parents were not able to get her ailment treated. Amidst poverty, they admitted her to a private hospital in Mangalore in December. She even recovered to some extent and even wrote her SSLC exams. However, doctors advised her parents to take her to NIMHANS, Bangalore for further treatment. Owing to their financial limitations, they could not take her to Bangalore. Unable to clear off the debts of treatment expenses already incurred, Pavithra's brother discontinued his studies and accompanied his father as a coolie worker. In spite of a surgery, a tumor developed on the rear side of her head and continued to swell. The family is struggling to take her to Bangalore to get her ailment treated. Pavithra has been experiencing severe pain with the weight of the tumor on her head. She is finding it difficult to sit, sleep and carry out her day to day activities.

She is reportedly suffering from a cancer called sarcoma of skull, and if her illness is not addressed to in time, it could turn out to be dangerous for her say her doctors.

Appeal for help:

Those interested to help the poor girl and her family can contact:

Chandravati,

w/o Poovappa Belchapaada,

Kedumbaadi House,

Post Pavoor, Manjeshwar,

Kasaragod district, Kerala – 671323

(A/CNo.42282200069753 Syndicate Bank Vorkady Branch (Code SYNB 0004228)

For more details contact: 09447287098

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The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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