My name is Surendra Guthani, and I am a daily wage labourer from Siwan, Bihar. I am writing this with folded hands, as a helpless father seeking support to save my 3-year-old son, Sonamati.

A few months ago, we noticed something unusual in Sonamati’s eye. There was swelling and a strange shine that didn’t feel normal. Soon, he started complaining of pain and discomfort. As parents, we were worried and rushed him to doctors. After several tests, our worst fear came true — our little child has been diagnosed with eye cancer.

Currently, Sonamati is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Delhi. The doctors have told us that his condition is serious and requires urgent treatment, including chemotherapy and possible surgery. They also said that delay in treatment can risk his life and even his vision permanently.

As a father, it breaks my heart to see my little boy in such pain. He cries at night, unable to understand why he has to stay in the hospital. Sometimes he holds my hand and says, “Papa, let’s go home… I don’t want to stay here.” I have no answer to give him. I just try to console him while hiding my own tears.

I earn only a small amount as a labourer, which is barely enough to feed my family. We have already spent whatever little savings we had and borrowed money from relatives. But the cost of his treatment is far beyond what we can manage.

Today, I stand before you as a father who is trying everything possible to save his child. I humbly request you to please support us in this difficult time. Your contribution, no matter how small, can help my son get the treatment he urgently needs.

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