Help Leena's Battle with Cancer

"I want to see my beautiful 2.5-year boy grow up." This is the only desire for 34-year old mom, Leena, from the moment she gets up in the morning to the second she falls asleep.  Just a month ago, Leena was suffering from prolonged cold-like symptoms and finally ended up in an urgent care facility. She was found to have a mass in her lung and was sent directly to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. They had found a large tumor in her right lung. For Leena, a non-smoker, and her husband, Kuldeep, this was earth-shattering news. They lived a simple life, a family of three with little Neel being the center of their hearts.  The diagnosis was absolutely devastating. They went from thinking this was a persistent cold to being told that she has advanced lung cancer. Since then it has been a roller-coaster ride for the family, running around and working with a network of friends trying to identify the right hospital, oncologists and, most importantly, the treatment path to cure this evil disease.

In the following days, Leena went through a series of biopsies, scans and other tests.  Every visit to a hospital and lab became a nightmare for the family as it brought more devastating and scarier news.  Also, taking along a baffled little Neel to the hospitals with his mom instead of his pre-K classes is no small task, as you can imagine.  Two days later, a brain scan revealed more shattering news- a 2.5 cm tumor was found in her brain.  Furthermore, scans showed that the cancer had spread to her abdomen. She was told she had Stage IV disease. There was no time for them to think, "Why me?"  On April 27th, Leena was admitted to the George Washington University Hospital.  She was lucky to find one of the best neurosurgeons to remove her tumor.  He was set to go on vacation but decided to take on her case.  With the blessing of guru P.P. Mahant Swami Maharaj and prayers from  their loved ones and friends, this five-hour-long surgery was a success.


Now, Leena prepares herself to go through a multitude of therapies, including radiation, immunotherapy and chemotherapy to treat her lung cancer.  She is as strong as she can be and wants to get back to playing with Neel and watching him grow.  Little Neel is confused as he observes his bedridden mom. He misses her loving bear hugs and her nudges to make him eat.  In a matter of days, his usual routine has been upended. He sense that his mom is suffering, so he never misses an opportunity to give her warm hugs every single day, inspiring her to fight and win this battle.  Leena and her family are very much in need of your prayers and support. 

The treatment and fight are going to be long and hard, and the financial burden is growing for Kuldeep as he tries to balance caring for his wife while providing for his family.   

Please pray for Leena and donate so Neel can have his mom.   Hopefully, with your prayers and support, Leena can beat the odds.