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posted August 13, 2013
Dessappan is three years old and lives in a tsunami rehabilitation home. Dessappan lives with his parents in Uyyallikuppam, Thanjavur, India in a fishermen colony. His father, Venkatesh, fishes to support the family.
Due to the family’s trying circumstances, they cannot afford medical assistance without external help. Hope Foundation provides vaccines for children in circumstances like Dessappan’s,who would not receive them otherwise. Hope Foundation was able to provide Dessappan with seven vaccinations thanks to your help, Kristen.
Now, Dessappan and his family can live without worrying about preventable diseases that thousands of children in India die from annually. Thank you, Kristen, for creating a brighter future for a child in need.
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