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Grieving doctor builds foundation after son lost to rare cancer and gives blind children free eye surgery

Health & Fitness
Published on 8 May 2026
Grieving doctor builds foundation after son lost to rare cancer and gives blind children free eye surgery

One line about children opening eyes sparked her mission

After her six-year-old son Hridansh died from a rare cancer, a grieving doctor turned unbearable loss into action. She co-founded the Hridansh Foundation, now helping blind children through free eye surgeries. Her personal grief became a lasting purpose, focused on restoring sight and giving families hope when they need it most.

  • A doctor’s son died of rare cancer at age six
  • She co-founded the Hridansh Foundation in his memory
  • The foundation provides free eye surgeries to blind children
  • Her grief has transformed into a long-term mission
Read the full story at The Economic Times

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