Challenge

• Who was affected, and how?
  Mr Shanu was the sole income earner for a household of five, including his spouse, an elderly parent, and two young children. His illness placed the entire family’s well-being at risk. The family had already exhausted all available savings to fund an initial emergency cardiac procedure.
• What barriers, risks, or suffering existed?
  A second, medically urgent cardiac intervention was required to prevent life-threatening complications. However, the family had no remaining resources to meet the treatment costs. Without immediate assistance, Mr Shanu’s condition was likely to deteriorate rapidly, potentially leaving his dependents without care or financial support.
• What was daily life like without the support?
  Daily life was dominated by fear, uncertainty, and emotional distress. With a critical surgery pending and no financial options available, the family faced overwhelming anxiety about survival and the future.

Intervention

The Mainstay Foundation intervened at a crucial moment to ensure uninterrupted access to essential cardiac care.

• How was the support delivered?
  Following assessment of the medical urgency and financial constraints, The Mainstay Foundation made a significant financial contribution towards the cost of the cardiac procedure and associated hospital expenses. The funds were delivered via partner organisations, removing the key financial barrier and allowing treatment to proceed without delay.
• Which local partner, centre, or institution was involved?
  The intervention was implemented in coordination with a licensed cardiac care hospital.

Transformation

The Mainstay Foundation’s timely support, delivered through partners, resulted in a successful medical outcome and restored stability for Mr Shanu and his family.

• What is different now?
  The cardiac procedure was completed successfully. Mr Shanu recovered fully, was discharged in stable condition, and no longer faces immediate cardiac risk.
• How has life improved?
  • Physical: His health was restored, and his life saved.
  • Emotional: The family experienced profound relief from fear and uncertainty.
  • Economic: Mr Shanu was able to return to work and resume his role as the family’s sole provider.
  • Social: The family remains intact, secure, and self-reliant.
• Tangible outcomes:
  Successful completion of all required cardiac treatment, enabled by The Mainstay Foundation’s contribution, allowing the continued livelihood and well-being of a family dependent on a single income.

“We had no resources left and no way forward. The support we received came at the most critical moment. It saved my life and gave my family hope again.”
— Mr Shanu