Sirsa Lions Club Leader Marks Birthday by Raising ₹1.2 Lakh for Child
Lions Club Sirsa United’s Sandeep Mehta spent his birthday with hearing- and speech-impaired children, organised a cow-feeding seva and raised ₹1.2 lakh for a child with thalassaemia.
Key Highlights
- Birthday seva: Lions Club Sirsa United charter president Sandeep Mehta dedicated his birthday to service.
- With children: He spent time with hearing- and speech-impaired children at RKJ Welfare Sansthan on Rania Road.
- Gau seva: Green fodder was offered to cows at Chaudhary Devi Lal Gaushala.
- Help for a child: ₹1,20,201 was deposited into the bank account of the father of a child with thalassaemia.
- Community effort: Club members, friends and family contributed.
Lions Club Sirsa United charter president Sandeep Mehta marked his birthday on Sunday with a day of service. He spent time with hearing- and speech-impaired children at the RKJ Welfare Sansthan on Rania Road, sharing joy and treats with them, and organised a sawamani of green fodder for cows at the Chaudhary Devi Lal Gaushala.
Support for a Child With Thalassaemia
The biggest act of the day was financial help for Harshit, a child suffering from thalassaemia. A sum of ₹1,20,201 was deposited directly into his father’s bank account. Members prayed for the child’s speedy recovery. Club members, along with Mehta’s friends, acquaintances and family, contributed to the effort.
Why It Matters: The Hidden Cost of Thalassaemia
Thalassaemia is a genetic blood disorder in which the body cannot make enough healthy haemoglobin. Many children with severe forms need regular blood transfusions and lifelong treatment, which can place a heavy financial and emotional burden on families. Community support, both through funds and regular blood donation, can make a real difference to such families.
