Superstar with a super heart: Mammootty's aid saves 3-year-old girl
Three-year-old Nida Fathima, born with a critical heart defect, received life-saving surgery thanks to Mammootty's Care and Share initiative, which covered the ₹7 lakh cost. The family, unable to afford the procedure, hopes to meet the superstar to express their gratitude.
Three-and-a-half-year-old Nida Fathima and her family are eagerly hoping for the chance to meet superstar Mammootty, whose timely intervention played a crucial role in saving the young girl's life
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Three-and-a-half-year-old Nida Fathima and her family are eagerly hoping for the chance to meet superstar Mammootty , whose timely intervention played a crucial role in saving the young girl's life. Nida, who was born with a rare congenital defect—missing a vital second artery beneath her heart—required an intricate heart surgery at a private medical center in Kochi.It was Mammootty's philanthropic initiative, Care and Share, that stepped forward to cover the hefty cost of the procedure, which amounted to approximately Rs 7 lakh.The renowned actor serves as the chief patron of the Care and Share Foundation , which came to the family's aid at a critical time. Following Nida's successful surgery and during her recovery phase, her father shared their heartfelt wish to meet Mammootty personally after her discharge from the hospital.The hospital management has already conveyed the family's request to Mammootty, though the actor has not yet given an official response. Medical experts had earlier recommended that Nida undergo the life-saving operation before her fourth birthday to avoid further health complications. Unfortunately, due to their financial limitations, the family struggled to gather the necessary funds on their own.Nida's father earns a living working as a driver, and meeting the enormous medical expense seemed impossible for them. Their situation came to light when Jaseer, a devoted admirer of Mammootty and an active participant in the Care and Share charity network, learned about Nida's critical condition. The information reached him through his close acquaintance, Kunjappu.Deeply moved by the young girl's plight, Jaseer promptly contacted Mammootty via message, appealing for his support. Responding to the call for help, Mammootty ensured that the charity organization provided the required financial backing, enabling Nida to receive the much-needed surgical intervention without delay.Thanks to the collective efforts of the charitable trust and the compassionate involvement of the superstar, the surgery was conducted successfully, giving little Nida a new lease on life. The family's gratitude towards Mammootty is profound, and they are now earnestly waiting for an opportunity to meet and personally thank the man who, through his generosity and concern, changed their lives forever.As Nida continues her recovery journey, the family remains optimistic that their wish to meet their hero will soon come true. Meanwhile, supporters and well-wishers are hopeful that Mammootty will acknowledge their request and make arrangements to meet the young fighter and her family in the near future.
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