A Priceless Gift


Mr.X , was somehow managing to keep body and soul together on his meager pension of one hundred and fifty rupees a month, when he found his eyesight getting weaker and weaker. That's when his eyes were successfully operated upon in one of the camps organized by Sankara Nethralaya.


This gave back to this octogenarian more than just his fading vision. It rekindled in him the confidence that was fast fading with his clouded vision.


As an expression of his gratitude he put aside a certain amount of money every month for a whole year. Realizing that availing even the cheapest means of transport would eat into his savings, this brave man walked a distance of fifteen kilometers to donate a sum of one hundred and fifty rupees to Sankara Nethralaya.


A thoughtful action transforms two lives


At the age of twelve, Master Preetam Sridhar, a student at the Sinalola middle school, Novato California has realized that small acts of thoughtfulness can lead to hugely rewarding consequences.


This young Samaritan collected a sum of one hundred dollars, which he sent to Sankara Nethralaya. The money was used to support two cataract operations. These surgeries have helped transform the lives of two families.


Death does not severe the ties of the heart


Though the Rao's had visited India on several occasions, little did they know that this visit would be a life changing experience.

Mrs. Rao had come to Sankara Nethralaya seeking treatment for a complex vision disorder. On recovery, she returned to the U.S with a deep sense of gratitude for the institution and talked highly about excellent treatment she had received to all her friends and relatives.

Later, when she passed away, her husband and children urged all those attending her funeral to donate to Sankara Nethralaya instead of spending the money on flowers.