❤️ UPDATE – August 2026

We are very happy to share some wonderful news about Spandana’s recovery.

After more than two months of treatment in the United States, Spandana has now safely returned to India with her family. She traveled from Chicago to India on August 6, 2026, accompanied by her family.

By God’s grace and with the incredible support and prayers of so many people, Spandana has made significant progress. She is now able to communicate a little, recognize and spend time with her family, and continues to improve.

She has been admitted to a hospital in India, where she will continue her rehabilitation and recovery. While she still has a long journey ahead of her, seeing her reunited with her family and making progress means more to us than words can express.

We sincerely thank every person who donated, shared the fundraiser, prayed for Spandana, visited her, and supported our family throughout this difficult journey. Your kindness and generosity helped us during the most challenging time of our lives.

The funds raised will continue to support Spandana’s rehabilitation, medical care, and long-term recovery in India.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with Spandana. ❤️

— Sai Shiva Jaligapu

On behalf of Spandana Lagishetti and her family

—— ORIGINAL STORY ——

At just 23 years old, Spandana Lagishetti came to the United States as a Master's student at Elmhurst University with dreams of building a better future for herself and supporting her family in India. Like many international students, she worked hard, made sacrifices, and carried the hopes of her family with her every day.

On May 30, 2026, her life changed in an instant.

Spandana suffered a devastating fall from a significant height and sustained multiple life-threatening injuries. She was rushed to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, where she remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) receiving critical care.

The extent of her injuries is heartbreaking. She suffered traumatic brain injuries, including bleeding around the brain, severe brain bruising, skull fractures, and injuries to blood vessels supplying the brain. Several ribs were fractured, causing both lungs to partially collapse and requiring emergency chest tube placement. The impact also caused injuries to her liver and spleen, internal bleeding, fractures throughout her spine and lower back, and multiple fractures in her pelvis. She remains unconscious while doctors continue to fight for her recovery.

Today, instead of attending classes, pursuing her education, and working toward her dreams, Spandana is fighting the biggest battle of her life from a hospital bed.

Unfortunately, her medical expenses are not covered by insurance, and the cost of her critical care continues to grow every day. Her family is facing an overwhelming financial burden during an already heartbreaking time. Her parents in India are desperately trying to travel to the United States to be by their daughter's side while also struggling with the financial challenges created by this sudden tragedy.

We are humbly asking for your support to help cover:

• Critical medical treatment, ICU care, and hospitalization

• Rehabilitation and long-term recovery expenses

• Emergency travel and accommodation expenses for her parents

• Essential medical and living expenses during her recovery

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference and help give Spandana the best possible chance at recovery.

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping Spandana in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.

With gratitude,

Sai Shiva Jaligapu (Family Friend)

On behalf of Spandana Lagishetti and her family

FATHER - SRINIVAS LAGISHETTI -

MOTHER – SUNITHA LAGISHETTI