Greatly appreciate help towards medical bill for my brother

Hi Everyone,

We are reaching out to you in regards to our youngest brother Parmod Sharma. Parmod lives with our mum in Balevuto, Ba in the Fiji Islands. Since birth, Parmod has had a blood related medical condition. This adversely affected his education prospects, his everyday living limiting his mobility thus his ability to complete tasks. In Fiji, there is no treatment for such medical conditions.

Due to injury, Parmod had a soccer ball sized swelling in his right knee. Treatment in Fiji was sought and he was hospitalised for some time but there was no improvement in his condition, due to the inadequate treatment available in Fiji. Also, there is no provision for surgery for his type of medical condition. To give Parmod a better life and to avoid further complications and adverse effects from the swelling, Pramod came to Australia and we sought medical advice here.

Parmod was seen by our GP and referred to the specialist. Multiple scans and blood tests were done with numerous appointments to the specialists to discuss progress, however, we were told that there was little chance of Parmod being able to walk again. This totally shattered the entire family, but we were not prepared to give up. We contacted Royal Prince Alfred Hospital [RPA] who specialise in the treatment of such type of medical conditions to see if they would be able to assist. RPA promptly arranged to see Parmod. After multiple scans, blood tests, MRI and numerous meetings with the specialists, surgeons and other specialised personnels at the hospital, RPA felt confident that they would be able to go ahead with the surgery provided we funded the costs. Parmod was admitted on the 13th of December and had a successful surgery on the 16th of December after which he stayed in the hospital for nearly two weeks.

We the two brothers of Parmod have managed around $10k’s. Whilst we are fortunate to get the best care at RPA Hospital, the bills are taking its toll with costs since Parmod is a non-resident and does not have Medicare. He has to pay for hospital accommodations, pathology and radiology bills. Parmod will have to stay in Australia for at least another 3 months with further tests, medication, physio sessions and continue to be monitored by RPA Hospital after his discharge accumulating the bills further.

Our humble request to each and everyone. I know times are very difficult for all of us, but if you are able to spare even the smallest amount, it will mean so much to Parmod who will be able to lead a normal life in Fiji.

Your generous contribution is whole heartedly appreciated.