North America Telugu Society

*Please help Ravi Kiran Reddy Mara *

Ravi Kiran Reddy Mara(33), an H1-B holder, an IT professional from Chicago, was diagnosed with Metastatic Colon Cancer (Stage IV) in October 2019. Since then, he has been battling alone while his only support being his non-working wife who stays home to take care of their 2 1/2-year-old son Sahishnu who has no clue why his Mom and Dad are making so many trips to the hospital but not to daycare, every week. His work life - the only source of income for his family has been disturbed and his financial stability collapsed over the years due to loss of pay leaves and efforts trying to manage the medical, travel, and family maintenance expenses. He is no longer able to support his aged parents who are currently living in Ankapur village, Armoor District, Telangana India.

The oncologists and doctors from Edward Elmhurst Medical Center (Chicago, IL) treated him; however, more than a year of painful Chemotherapy did not help! With added peritoneal carcinomatosis and chronic bowel obstruction, he is now fighting for his life - surviving only on liquid intake (he cannot eat) and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) administered into a vein via PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter).

Coming from a lower-middle-class family with an agricultural background he had high aspirations in life and just like his peers, he came to the US to pursue his Masters and continue to work as an IT professional - something he was good at. What he was not good at was planning for his family if he is diagnosed with cancer at this young age - just 33 years old!!

He was a modest and simple guy with very few friends outside his working circle and no relatives in the US. After finding his cancer, he didn’t lose courage and hope! He is still fighting!!

*He needs our support! *

The best way to support him is to donate - Yes!!

Our goal is to ease the financial burden of hefty medical bills, ongoing and further treatment,  and living expenses during treatment and expenses, so he can rest and focus on recovery.
This is the best way to tell him that he is not alone and never will be. We, his fellow NRIs can assure him that his family’s fate will not be left into uncertainty. This is the best support we can lend to his family both emotionally and financially.

While we convey our deepest sympathies, we request you all to please help him and his family with your generous donations as money is the last thing his family should be worried about at this hour.

NATS is supporting this on behalf of all the friends and well-wishers of Ravi and his family. We hope you will consider donating whatever you can to help the family to support Ravi’s treatment.


*రవి కిరణ్ కు సాయం చేద్దాం రండి..*

మన సాటి తెలుగువాడు మృత్యువుతో పోరాడుతున్నాడు. ఉపాధి కోసం అమెరికాకు వచ్చిన రవి కిరణ్ రెడ్డి మారా ను క్యాన్సర్ కబళించేందుకు సిద్ధంగా ఉంది. 33 ఏళ్ల వయస్సులో రవి కిరణ్‌ను క్యాన్సర్ సోకడం కలిచి వేసే విషయం. తెలంగాణలోని ఆర్మూర్ జిల్లా అంకాపూర్ కు చెందిన రవి కిరణ్‌ ఓ సామాన్య మధ్య తరగతికి చెందిన వ్యక్తి.. ఒక వైపు తల్లిదండ్రులను, మరో వైపు భార్య ప్రసన్న , కుమారుడు సహిష్ణు లను చూసుకోవాల్సిన బాధ్యతలు ఉన్నాయి.  అమెరికాలో ఎమ్.ఎస్ చేయటానికి వచ్చి, H1-B వీసా మీద ఉంటూ చిన్న ఉద్యోగం చేస్తూ జీవన పోరాటం సాగిస్తున్న రవి కిరణ్‌ జీవితంలో క్యాన్సర్ అతి పెద్ద శాపంగా మారింది. తనకు మెటాస్టాటిక్ కోలన్ క్యాన్సర్ వచ్చిందని తెలిసేలోపే  అది 4 వ స్టేజ్‌కు చేరింది. సంపాదించుకున్న కొద్ది డబ్బులు కూడా వైద్యానికి కరిగిపోయాయి. ప్రాణాలు నిలబెట్టుకునేందుకు అప్పులు చేయాల్సి వచ్చింది. రవి కిరణ్ భార్య తన భర్తను కాపాడుకునేందుకు శత విధాల ప్రయత్నం చేస్తోంది. ఈ పరిస్థితుల్లో మనం సాటి తెలుగు వాడి కోసం మానవత్వంతో స్పందిద్దాం.. మనం రవి కిరణ్ వైద్యం కోసం చేతనైన ఆర్థిక సాయం చేసి... రవి కిరణ్‌ను మృత్యు కోరల నుంచి కాపాడే ప్రయత్నం చేద్దాం. రండి.. రవి కిరణ్‌ను ఆదుకుందాం.. అతడి కుటుంబానికి అండగా నిలుద్దాం.











More information about North America Telugu Society: North America Telugu Society (NATS) is a non-profit national organization for Telugus living in North America. NATS primary objective is to address the needs and concerns that effect the everyday lives of Telugu people living in North America. The society will provide needed social, financial, and educational support services to the North America Telugu community in an effective and efficient manner.

Very sad incident and heart wrenching. Masood Ali, a Telugu person from Anantapur died of heart attack in Plainsboro, New Jersey.

Masood, who is 38 years old is survived by his wife, Ayesha and daughter, Arshiya and he is the only bread earner in the family. Sadly, October 1st is his daughter Arshiya’s birthday and on September 30th Evening , he came out of his apartment to decorate with balloons for her birthday and due to sudden heart stroke, he collapsed right in front of his apartment and died later.

Masood’s family would like to move his body to India and arrangements are being made to move his body to India. His wife came from India only few months back. Unfortunately, Masood Ali or his wife, Ayesha doesn’t have any family or relatives here. Even back home, Ayesha’s father also expired earlier and she is all by herself to bring up their daughter.

This is the time for the community to come together to support Ayesha and for future of Arshiya, Please donate generously.

More information about North America Telugu Society: North America Telugu Society (NATS) is a non-profit national organization for Telugus living in North America. NATS primary objective is to address the needs and concerns that effect the everyday lives of Telugu people living in North America. The society will provide needed social, financial, and educational support services to the North America Telugu community in an effective and efficient manner.

Prashanth Padal, age 32, passed away due to major cardiac arrest on Nov 09th, 2019 in Tampa, FL and left all the family and friends in great sorrow. Prashanth has been married to Sindhu for past 4 month and she followed Prashanth to USA to live the American dream. Unfortunately, God has other plans for him. All the plans for their future shattered within moments.

Prashanth is a responsible son, loving brother, joyous friend and caring husband. He is very kind and generous person, with always an extra hand to help for the people in need. His sudden death is a big shock for his entire family & friends. They have great memories with him and cannot imagine the fact that he is no longer with them. No money can bring Prashanth back to them.

NATS Helpline team is actively working with family members and friends and funeral home to make all funeral arrangements and fund-raising support.

Want to join us in making a difference? Any donation will help make an impact to Prashanth Padal's  family on further funeral  proceedings and family support. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause.


More information about North America Telugu Society (NATS): NATS is a non-profit national organization for Telugus living in North America. NATS primary objective is to address the needs and concerns that effect the everyday lives of Telugu people living in North America. The society will provide needed social, financial, and educational support services to the North America Telugu community in an effective and efficient manner.

Srinivas Mukhyla, age 35, passed away in his sleep on Feb 8th, 2019. Srinivas was living with his wife, Sudha, and two kids, boy 4 yrs(Tanish) and girl 6 yrs(Tarini).

Srinivas grew up in Hyderabad, Moula-Ali and moved with family to Los Angeles, USA on H1B in 2013 and then moved to Frisco, TX in 2016. He was a fun loving guy, always ready to help others. He was working for Toyota. His parents in India wish to see their son for one last time. His friends and family are helping his wife and kids move back to India. Srinivas's body will be sent back to India for final rituals.

He is the only son of his parents, he has an elder sister in India. Srinivas was a healthy, gym going young man. His sudden death, following a simple Flu and chest pain, is a shock for his entire family and friends.

NATS Helpline team is actively working with family members and friends and funeral home to make all funeral arrangements and fund raising support. 

If you could support his family by making a donation, and share this message to your Friends and Families, it will help his family for further proceedings and future needs. We really appreciate your help in this regard.

Swarna(34), Kiran(41), and their only daughter Bindhusri(9) were returning to their apartment in downtown Chicago after watching a movie on the night of August 25th 2018. They were accompanied by friends and were about three miles away from home when unfortunately, their car was hit by a vehicle. All the passengers(5) were admitted into the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County. Swarna was admitted into the ICU and breathed her last on August 27th at 8:32AM CST. Kiran was admitted to the Trauma Observation and was discharged on August 27th at 11AM, and Bindhu was admitted to the Pediatrics ICU and was discharged on August 27th at about noon. Their friends are now recovering as well and are in a state of shock.

Swarna was a home maker and followed her dreams to build and raise her family in USA. Swarna and Bindhu migrated to USA about five months ago (shortly after Bindhusri finished her fourth grade in India) to join her husband Kiran, who has been working as a Software Engineer in Chicago for the last one year. The family was excited to be together again, and Bindhu was looking forward to join school as a fourth grader a week later on Sept 3rd. The accident has shattered the dreams of this family, and they are counting on the support of the friends and family to lead the life that Swarna dreamt of.

NATS Helpline team is actively working with family members and friends for the fund raising support.

If you could support his family by making a donation, and share this message to your friends and families, it will help his family for further proceedings and future needs. We really appreciate your help in this regard.

On Aug 19th, 2018 Sunday Early hours, our friend and community member Mrudul Cherukupalli got severe Heart Stroke and admitted to Baylor Scott Hospital and unfortunately, he passed away. He has wife and 6-year-old daughter.

Mrudul is a software Engineer working in Dallas, Texas and originates from Chilakaluripet, Guntur Dist. in Andhra Pradesh, and a very friendly and Hard working person.

NATS Helpline team is actively working with family members and friends and funeral home to make all funeral arrangements and fund raising support. 

If you could Support his family by making a donation, and share this message to your Friends and Families, it will help his family for further proceedings and future needs. We really appreciate your help in this regard.