​It is with heavy hearts and profound grief that we share the news of the passing of our dear Chandu (Age: 26). He was a beloved son, a devoted older brother, and a truly kind-hearted friend to everyone who knew him.

​Chandu arrived in the United States (Chicago) with big dreams, filled with hope and the same ambition held by so many international students. He was a wonderful human being—generous, warm, and a pillar of support for his friends and his younger brother.

​Tragically, the weight of the challenges he faced became too much to bear. His dreams were cut short, and his family in India is now left shattered by this unimaginable loss.

​Our Immediate Goal: $25,000

Our most urgent priority is to bring Chandu home. His parents are waiting in India, heartbroken, and they deserve the chance to perform his final rites and say their last goodbyes in person.

​The cost of international repatriation from the U.S. to India—including funeral home services, legal permits, and transportation—is approximately $25,000. This is an expense his family simply cannot afford on their own.

​The Greater Burden

While our immediate focus is on bringing him home, Chandu also leaves behind a staggering educational debt. This massive financial burden now falls entirely on his parents, who are not financially stable and are now facing the threat of financial ruin on top of the loss of their eldest son.

​How You can Help,

We are asking for your help to raise the $25,000 needed for his journey home. Any funds raised beyond this goal will go directly to his parents to help them manage the overwhelming debt that Chandu left behind.

​No parent should ever have to navigate a tragedy like this alone. Whether you can donate $5 or $500, or simply share this page with your network, your kindness will provide a lifeline to a family in their moment of greatest need.

​Thank you for your compassion, your prayers, and for helping us bring Chandu home to his final resting place.