About:
My name is RIYA SRIVASTAVA. I am a 16-year-old and a Grade 12 student at DPS, Bangalore North. I am doing this campaign to help a child from a low-income family receive life-saving heart surgery.
Every year, thousands of children in India are born with congenital heart disease. For families from low-income homes, this amount is impossible to afford. That’s where the Needy Heart Foundation steps in. By working with top hospitals in Bengaluru and using government support and donations, they are able to bring down the cost significantly. Even then, there is still a shortfall of INR 35,000 per surgery.
Since 2002, the Needy Heart Foundation has helped over 11,790 children get the treatment they need. In 2024-25 alone, they’ve supported more than 700 children.
Through this campaign, I want to raise funds that will help children get the care they deserve and help save lives. I truly believe that together, we can give them a healthy heart and a bright future. This saves lives and brings cheer to the family.