Hello Reddit Family,

Two years ago, my life was completely different.

I was building my startup, traveling across India on my bike, dreaming big, and working nonstop to build a better future.

Donation Link: https://www.impactguru.com/s/Ii90ou

Today, I’m fighting just to walk again.

My name is Soumya Chakraborty (40M, Kolkata, India).

In January 2023, a car accident changed my life forever.

A severe spinal cord injury left me paralyzed from the waist down.

One day I was running a startup and planning the future.
The next, I was lying in a hospital bed at Fortis Hospital, unable to even sit up on my own.

For 18 months, my life became:

• hospital rooms
• physiotherapy
• pain
• wheelchairs
• fear
• and uncertainty

My startup shut down
I exhausted ₹18,00,000 of savings
I sold assets, liquidated gold & mutual funds
Many friends and colleagues slowly disappeared

And just when I was trying to recover…

life hit me again.

In March 2024, doctors at the Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata diagnosed me with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) — a chronic autoimmune disease attacking my spine.

The disease causes severe pain, stiffness, and progressive immobility.

To prevent my condition from worsening permanently, I now require:

Scapho injections: ₹20,000/month
Physiotherapy: ₹500/session (twice daily)

Without continued treatment, I risk losing even the small recovery progress I’ve fought so hard for.

But through all of this…

one person never gave up on me.

My 70-Year-Old Mother

My father passed away 11 years ago.

My mother — despite her age and fragile health — became my caregiver, nurse, emotional support, and reason to keep fighting.

There were days when I wanted to give up completely.

She refused to let me.

She still works despite being 70, just so my treatment can continue.

Every small improvement I’ve made exists because she stood beside me when life collapsed.

Fundraiser Status

Goal: ₹10,00,000
Raised So Far: ₹9,14,657
Still Needed: ₹85,343
Total Donors: 768

Donation Link:
https://www.impactguru.com/s/Ii90ou

🧾 Transparency & Proof

All documents are publicly available:

✔ Hospital bills
✔ Doctor prescriptions
✔ Estimate letters
✔ Before & after photos
✔ Appeal videos (English)
✔ Appeal videos (Hindi)
✔ CSR applications sent to NGOs and companies

My Hope

I lost my health.
I lost my startup.
I lost the life I once knew.

But I have not lost the will to fight.

My dream is still simple:

• Walk again
• Take care of my mother in her old age
• Rebuild my life and someday build again

How You Can Help

If you can donate — even ₹100 / ₹500 / ₹1000 helps more than you know.

If you cannot donate, please:

• comment
• share

Visibility can genuinely change my life right now.

Every kind message gives strength not only to me — but also to my mother, who has carried me through the darkest chapter of my life.

Thank you for reading my story.

– Soumya Chakraborty
u/Resilient_Hopeful

A touching moment was captured on CCTV when a delivery partner arrived to drop off a parcel and noticed a cricket bat kept nearby. He paused for a few seconds, picked it up, and admired it with a quiet smile.

After spending a brief moment with it, he gently kissed the bat and placed it back carefully.

Without any fuss, he walked away and continued his work, leaving behind a simple yet heartwarming reminder of finding joy in little moments.

I genuinely cannot get this news out of my head because the sheer cruelty and hypocrisy of it is disgusting.

A helpless stray animal walks into the Guru’s home looking for shade from this unbearable heat, and instead of compassion it allegedly gets stabbed to death inside the very place that is supposed to represent seva, humanity and the teachings of the Gurus. And then people have the audacity to defend it in the name of “sanctity.”

Guru Granth Sahib literally says:

“ਸਭ ਮਹਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਹੈ ਸੋਇ”

“The Divine Light is within all beings.”

— Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 13

“ਦਇਆ ਕਪਾਹ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਸੂਤੁ”

“Compassion is the cotton, contentment the thread.”

— Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 471

Daya — compassion — is one of the core foundations of Sikh teachings. Sikhism was built on seva, humility, protecting the weak and recognizing humanity in every living being. So no, the blasphemy was not a thirsty stray dog entering Harmandir Sahib. The real blasphemy was shedding innocent blood inside the Guru’s own home.That dog did not disrespect Sikhism. The person who allegedly killed a voiceless creature inside a sacred place dedicated to compassion disrespected Sikhism and betrayed Gurbani itself.And honestly, anyone trying to justify this because “rules” mattered more than mercy has completely lost the message of the Gurus.

A holy place where a helpless animal cannot even seek shelter without dying in fear is not reflecting the compassion Gurbani teaches.

I’m angry because that animal came to the one place where it should have been safe.

Hello Reddit Family,

I never thought I would have to write something like this, but today I have no other option.

My name is Bijoy Bhowmick, and I am currently completely bedridden, fighting severe knee arthritis and mobility loss for years.

I am reaching out here because many patients like me depend on advanced treatment and rehabilitation support available in cities like Delhi, and I am trying to gather the resources needed to access proper care and stand on my feet again.

Over the past few years, my condition has worsened significantly.

I have already undergone:

Right knee replacement surgery

Hip replacement surgery

But unfortunately, my mobility has not returned.

Now, doctors have advised that I urgently need a left knee replacement surgery to regain the ability to stand and walk again.

Along with the surgery, my treatment also requires:

• 💉 Biologic injections every 15 days

• 🧑‍⚕️ Intensive physiotherapy multiple times daily

These are essential for recovery, not optional.

Fundraiser Details:

Goal: ₹29,56,000

Raised so far: ₹3,64,895

Still Needed: ₹25,91,105

Total Donors: 318

Donation Link:-https://www.impactguru.com/s/RInxka

Verification Documents:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WEmrH\_R432wyZ89RmWM-GxeYm9z8iS15

Unfortunately, the total cost of my treatment and recovery is far beyond what my family can afford.

My brother is the only earning member, working as a salesperson, and he also supports our elderly parents. Despite our best efforts, arranging such a large amount is simply not possible for us.

🙏 Even a small contribution or simply sharing this post can make a huge difference.

Your support can help me get the treatment I urgently need and give me a chance to walk again.

❤️ Please consider donating or sharing:

Donation Link :- https://www.impactguru.com/s/RInxka

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Your kindness truly means everything to me.

Warm regards,

u/BijoyBhowmick🙏

Hello everyone!

I am conducting a research study on how educational exposure influences attitudes toward the LGBTQ community among Indian youth. The study is completely anonymous and intended purely for academic purposes.

If you are between 16–25 years old, I’d really appreciate 5 minutes of your time to fill out this form.

Google Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVMFUplduGXtzwCtQYT7OQKYPavaQMOqa6ssxoPsUwX3lbTA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Thank you for contributing to this research!

I came across this and had to share. It shows a foreign couple meeting their adopted son in India. Watching the transition from those first nervous moments to him laughing in the shower at the end is such a powerful reminder of what family really means. Love truly has no borders.

Hi everyone,

I’m a PhD researcher from IIT Dhanbad currently working on a study exploring the psychological motivations behind short-video watching (e.g., Reels, Shorts, TikTok, etc.) and how people engage with this kind of content.

I’m developing and validating a research scale focused specifically on why people watch short-form videos, and I’m looking for participants who actively use short-video platforms.

The survey is completely anonymous, takes around 10–15 minutes, and is purely for academic research purposes.

I’ve made an effort to keep it reasonably short and mobile-friendly.

Scan the QR code or click on the survey link: https://tally.so/r/vGJrO0

Eligibility:

• 18 years or older
• Uses short-video platforms at least occasionally

If this type of post isn’t appropriate here, I completely understand and moderators may remove it.

Happy to answer questions about the research as well. Thanks for reading.

Hello, lovely people of Reddit, I'm a self-taught artist opening commissions to help fund an art program I've been selected for abroad. It's a huge opportunity for me, and I'm really excited about it.

I work in coloured pencil, watercolour, and charcoal, specialising in anime fan art and realistic portraits. Pictures of my work are attached to this post. Prices are as follows:

1. Watercolour Anime Art (A5) - Rs.1500
2. Pencil Colour Anime Art (A5) - Rs. 1800
3. Portraits (A5) Pencil Colour - Rs.4000-Rs.5000
4. Anime Art on Canvas ( Any size ) - Price depends on size, and piece.
5. Anime Mini Canvas (4x4 inch) - Rs.600

(All prices are subject to the details/complexity of the artwork)

DM me or drop a comment if you're interested. If there is any specific thing you require, you can let me know and I can work on that as well. Every commission goes directly toward making this program happen, and I genuinely pour a lot of care into each piece. Thank you!

Amid a sudden storm, a young boy showed incredible courage by holding onto the roof of his home to keep it from being damaged. Despite strong winds, he stood firm, determined to protect what mattered most to his family.

His effort reflects pure love, responsibility, and bravery beyond his age.

Moments like these remind us that strength is not about size, but heart, and even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference.

Hey everyone. I'm 18, just finished 12th, and this is my first internship with Pawzz Foundation. We help stray animals — feeding them, medical care, all of it.

I'm not a professional fundraiser. I'm just a student trying to get experience. I set a small goal of ₹500 to start.

If you can spare ₹50 or ₹100, DM me and I'll send the QR code. If you can't, just an upvote so others see this would mean a lot.

Thank you