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Satyawati :: Fishing Village, Kokilamedu
A 13 year old who was all-alone
at home when Tsunami hit. While trying to escape from
the huge waves that engulfed her, she fell and broke
her knee. Her mother, a widow informed AOM about her
daughter's condition. Her leg was just not healing
even though, her cast had been changed over four times.
AOM took her to CSI Kalyani hospital, where her injury
was re-examined, A new cast was laid. She also underwent
Physiotherapy and today Satyawathi is better and can
walk and is back to school.
Naggama :: Kokilamedu Fishing
village
Nagamma is another victim of the
dreaded Tsunami. An old widow who while escaping from
the tsunami fell and injured her leg. When AOM came
across her she was in a terrible condition writhing
in pain and though she had visited many hospitals
she was still bed ridden. She was living with her
daughter and supporting the family by selling dosas.
After being examined by the physiotherapist and with
several sessions of Physiotherapy, today Nagamma is
able to walk and is happy getting back to her livelihood,
selling dosas.
Chitra :: Kokilamedu fishing
Village
Chitra who lives with her widow
mother and younger sister is the only breadwinner
of the family. She used to stitch clothes and provide
food for her family until the tidal wave swept off
her sewing machine! She lost all hope till AOM provided
her with a sewing machine, sponsored by Insoft.com
Pvt Ltd. Today Chitra can support her family. Acts
of Mercy is also taking care of the medical treatment
of her mother Selvi who suffers from an orthopedic
problem .
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