Fistula Beneficiaries
Mrs. P. Mythili
Mrs. P. Mythili, a 46-year-old resident of Chennai, has shown remarkable resilience in the face of life’s challenges. A homemaker by role and formerly employed as a hotel housekeeper, she has been the sole support for her family since her husband abandoned them 14 years ago. Today, she continues to care for herself and her son with determination.
In July 2024, Mrs. Mythili began experiencing severe breathing difficulties and a loss of appetite. She was admitted to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Chennai, where investigations revealed that she was suffering from chronic kidney disease and required regular dialysis to survive.
She has since been undergoing dialysis at the hospital through a Permcath—a type of tunneled catheter used in hemodialysis that is inserted into a vein and tunneled under the skin to reduce the risk of infection and ensure stability.
Recently, her doctors advised that a fistula surgery was necessary to continue her dialysis treatment more safely and effectively. However, due to her financial constraints, Mrs. Mythili was unable to afford the surgery costs.
It was at this critical point that she reached out to TANKER Foundation for help. Thanks to the generous contributions from our donors, we were able to support Mrs. Mythili by funding her fistula surgery.
She is deeply grateful to the TANKER Foundation and all those who made this assistance possible.
Mr. S. Arun Kumar
Mr. S. Arun Kumar, a 33-year-old resident of Chennai, earns his living as a street shop vendor. His wife is a homemaker, and together they face life’s challenges with courage and perseverance.
In December 2022, Mr. Arun Kumar began experiencing swelling in his legs. After medical evaluation, he was diagnosed with renal failure and was advised to begin regular dialysis to sustain his health. Since 2024, he has been undergoing dialysis treatment at our Injambakkam Dialysis Unit.
Recently, he encountered a serious complication — multiple blockages in his arteriovenous fistula (AVF). An AV fistula, created through a minor surgery, connects an artery and a vein (usually in the wrist) to provide reliable access for dialysis. These blockages posed a threat to his ongoing treatment.
On medical advice, angioplasty was recommended to remove the clots and restore function to the fistula, enabling the continuation of his dialysis. However, due to financial constraints, Mr. Arun Kumar was unable to bear the cost of the procedure.
Recognizing his urgent need, TANKER Foundation stepped in to provide financial assistance for the angioplasty. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the surgery was made possible, giving Mr. Arun Kumar a renewed chance at life.
Mr. Arun Kumar and his family are profoundly grateful to TANKER Foundation and its donors for their timely and compassionate support.
Transplantation Beneficiaries
Ms. K.P. Soniya
Ms. K.P. Soniya, a 27-year-old resident of Chennai, is a B.Tech graduate with dreams of building a bright future. Unfortunately, her aspirations were put on hold due to serious health challenges. With her father currently unemployed, her mother managing the household, and her younger brother still in school, the family has been facing significant financial difficulties.
In August 2023, Soniya began experiencing alarming swelling in her hands and legs. After undergoing medical investigations, she was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure and advised to undergo a kidney transplant to survive.
In a heartening turn of events, her cousin stepped forward as a compatible donor, giving Soniya a chance at renewed life. The transplant surgery was successfully performed on 16th May 2025 at a private hospital in Salem.
Given the substantial costs involved, Soniya approached TANKER Foundation for financial assistance. With the generous support of our donors, we were able to help her cover the expenses of this life-saving procedure.
Ms. Soniya and her family are profoundly grateful to TANKER Foundation and its donors. Your kindness and generosity have given her not just medical support, but hope and a fresh start toward a healthier and more secure future.
Mr. Arjun V. Subramanian
Mr. Arjun V. Subramanian, a 33-year-old resident of Kerala, has faced immense health and financial challenges over the past few years. Due to his serious medical condition, he is currently unemployed. His father is also not working, and the family depends entirely on the income of Arjun’s elder brother, who has been their sole financial support. His mother is a homemaker.
In November 2022, Arjun began experiencing breathing difficulties, vomiting, and chest pain. He sought medical attention at a private hospital in Thrissur, where extensive investigations led to a diagnosis of end-stage renal disease. Doctors advised him to start dialysis and prepare for a kidney transplant to survive.
Thanks to the selfless act of a relative who agreed to donate a kidney, Arjun was scheduled for a transplant on 15th April 2025 at Medical Trust Hospital, Cochin.
Given the financial burden of the procedure, Arjun reached out to TANKER Foundation for help. With the kind support of our donors, we were able to assist with the costs associated with his life-saving kidney transplant.
Mr. Arjun and his family are deeply grateful to TANKER Foundation and all its donors for their timely and compassionate support. Your generosity has given him renewed hope and the chance to look forward to a healthier future.
Dialysis Beneficiaries
Mr. T. Jaya Shankar
Mr. T. Jaya Shankar, aged 55 years resides in Chennai. He works in the Electricity board as a driver and earns Rs. 22,000/- per month. His wife is a Homemaker. He has two sons. He gets support from his sons.
In April 2013, he was diagnosed with Renal Failure. He was having dialysis at a private hospital in Chennai.
Initially with his earnings he managed his dialysis costs. The cost per dialysis in private hospitals ranges from Rs. 2,500/- to Rs. 3,500/- plus consumables. Later on, he could not afford the dialysis expenses.
He was referred to TANKER Foundation by his relative and joined our Ambattur dialysis unit on 03rd July 2013. He is not interested in registering for cadaver transplantation. He is thankful to TANKER donors for helping him for his dialysis costs.
Mr. Kubendran
Mr. Kubendran, aged 29 years, resides in Madurai. He is a vendor and earns Rs. 15,000/- per month. His father is helping his business. His mother is a home maker. He has two elder brothers.
In 2011, Mr. Kubendran developed symptoms of puffiness and sought medical attention at a private hospital. Investigations revealed he was suffering from renal failure, and dialysis was recommended. Upon learning about TANKER Foundation through another patient, Mr. Kubendran registered at the Madurai dialysis unit and began treatment on 5th September 2011.
On 25th May 2017, Mr. Kubendran underwent a kidney transplant at a private hospital in Madurai, with his father serving as the donor. In February 2025, Mr. Kubendran experienced kidney rejection and had to resume dialysis at the TANKER Madurai unit.
Mr. Kubendran’s health has significantly improved through regular dialysis sessions at TANKER Foundation. He is sincerely grateful to TANKER and its donors for their continued support in covering the costs of his treatment.
Ms. Vishnu Durga
Ms. Vishnu Durga, single, aged 46 years, resides in Madurai. She is a Home maker. She is supported by her relatives.
She has been suffering of SLE since Feb 2019. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage in the affected organs.
In April 2019, she experienced symptoms of giddiness and swollen legs, and subsequent investigations revealed that she was suffering from renal failure, necessitating dialysis. Initially, Ms. Durga underwent dialysis at a private hospital, but the cost—ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 per session plus consumables—proved unaffordable for her and her supportive relatives.
She was referred to TANKER Foundation through Dr. Sampath and joined our Madurai subsidized dialysis unit on 07th April 2022. Due to her underlying condition, she has chosen not to register for cadaver transplantation. Her health has improved to a great extent after taking regular dialysis in TANKER. She is grateful and thankful to TANKER donors for helping her for her dialysis costs.
Mr. Dhananjayan
Mr. Dhananjayan aged 42 years, resides in Vellore. He is working as a contract labour in EB. His wife is a home maker. He has a son.
He developed hypertension in 2018. Uncontrolled blood pressure is the main reason for his renal failure. He consulted a doctor and was diagnosed with renal failure and was advised for dialysis. The cost per dialysis in private hospitals ranges from Rs. 2,500/- to Rs. 3,500/- plus consumables. Later on, he could not afford his dialysis expenses. He was referred to TANKER Foundation through his doctor.
He joined our Vellore Subsidized Dialysis Unit on 18th August 2021. He does not have a related donor. He cannot register for a Cadaver Transplant as there are no facilities to register for cadaver transplant in Government hospitals in Vellore. He cannot register in a private hospital as the transplant costs are between Rs. 4,50,000 to 7,00,000. His health has improved greatly after taking regular dialysis in TANKER. He is thankful to TANKER donors for helping him for his dialysis costs.