My loving mother, R.G.S. Manike, is 71 years old and suffering terribly. The cartilage in both of her knees is completely worn out. She cannot walk or even stand without unbearable pain. Her daily life is now limited to just sitting — she cannot cook, clean, or take care of herself anymore.

The doctors have said that surgery is the only hope. But her case is complicated. Her thyroid gland was removed years ago, so her body no longer produces thyroid naturally. To prepare for surgery, she needs to take daily thyroid medication and go for weekly blood tests to make sure her thyroid levels are safe. If her thyroid levels are not stable, surgery could be life-threatening.

We are a simple family, and the medical costs are overwhelming. The cost for one artificial knee is $2,500, and she needs both replaced — totaling $5,000. On top of that, the weekly blood tests, thyroid medication, scans, and hospital stays are adding up rapidly.

My mother is my heart. She raised me with so much love and care. Now she needs help — and I’m asking for your kindness. Every rupee, every dollar, every share can give her a chance to walk again.