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Alisha Rathor* is an international student from northern India. Since childhood, Alisha had a passion for aviation because her dad serves in the air force. Alisha studied aerospace engineering and obtained her private pilot’s license. Since there are few aviation opportunities in India, Alisha’s parents encouraged her to go abroad for higher education.
Alisha arrived in Canada in 2017, studied mechanical engineering at Fanshawe College and continued with a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at Montreal’s Concordia University. Her dream? Become an aeronautical engineer.
Just as Alisha’s life seemed headed in the right direction, life became more challenging.
At the end of 2017, she was diagnosed with PSC, a disease that can lead to liver failure. As an active young lady who never had major health issues, she was devastated and did not dare inform her parents in India, choosing instead to navigate the situation alone. She hoped her health would stabilize if she followed her doctors’ instructions. But after a year of treatment, while studying and working part time, the doctors said her liver was 90% damaged and that she needed an immediate liver transplant. Although she put her name on the waiting list, the chances of finding a suitable donor were slim.
Following the recommendations and encouragement of doctors and friends, Alisha informed her parents who purchased a ticket for her return to India. Five hospitals refused to handle Alisha’s surgery even though her younger sister was prepared to donate part of her liver. The doctors claimed such procedures come with a mere 5% survival rate. Nevertheless, Alisha's parents didn’t give up hope. One hospital finally accepted her for surgery.
On August 2, 2019, Alisha undergone a 18 hour surgery. Even though the surgery was successful, the doctors were surprised to see Alisha come back to her senses. Her family felt released and grateful to see her slowly recovered. After a few months, she got her strength back and was eager to complete her last semester in Canada.
Alisha returned to Canada earlier this year. Due to her liver condition, she frequently needs antibiotic treatments. Something she didn’t expect is that her health expenses were no longer covered. Since her surgery was in India, the insurance company identified hers as a pre-existing case even though the liver disease was first diagnosed in Canada. Left with few options, Alisha set up a long term payment plan for her health expenses of $50,000 CAD. She anticipates paying it after she graduates and gets a job.
As a follower of Christ, Alisha said that despite the many hurdles in her life, Jesus promised she will overcome. “I will put my trust in Him, He who understands my pain. I know I am not alone, and I don’t need to worry, because over the past three years, despite the difficulties, I continually experienced His provision and support through those He put on my path.”
Please help Alisha pay her health expenses.
Your small or big donation will greatly help support to pay for her antibiotic treatments until the end of this year when she will graduate from school and obtain a work visa.
*Name change due to security and privacy issues.
Alisha arrived in Canada in 2017, studied mechanical engineering at Fanshawe College and continued with a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at Montreal’s Concordia University. Her dream? Become an aeronautical engineer.
Just as Alisha’s life seemed headed in the right direction, life became more challenging.
At the end of 2017, she was diagnosed with PSC, a disease that can lead to liver failure. As an active young lady who never had major health issues, she was devastated and did not dare inform her parents in India, choosing instead to navigate the situation alone. She hoped her health would stabilize if she followed her doctors’ instructions. But after a year of treatment, while studying and working part time, the doctors said her liver was 90% damaged and that she needed an immediate liver transplant. Although she put her name on the waiting list, the chances of finding a suitable donor were slim.
Following the recommendations and encouragement of doctors and friends, Alisha informed her parents who purchased a ticket for her return to India. Five hospitals refused to handle Alisha’s surgery even though her younger sister was prepared to donate part of her liver. The doctors claimed such procedures come with a mere 5% survival rate. Nevertheless, Alisha's parents didn’t give up hope. One hospital finally accepted her for surgery.
On August 2, 2019, Alisha undergone a 18 hour surgery. Even though the surgery was successful, the doctors were surprised to see Alisha come back to her senses. Her family felt released and grateful to see her slowly recovered. After a few months, she got her strength back and was eager to complete her last semester in Canada.
Alisha returned to Canada earlier this year. Due to her liver condition, she frequently needs antibiotic treatments. Something she didn’t expect is that her health expenses were no longer covered. Since her surgery was in India, the insurance company identified hers as a pre-existing case even though the liver disease was first diagnosed in Canada. Left with few options, Alisha set up a long term payment plan for her health expenses of $50,000 CAD. She anticipates paying it after she graduates and gets a job.As a follower of Christ, Alisha said that despite the many hurdles in her life, Jesus promised she will overcome. “I will put my trust in Him, He who understands my pain. I know I am not alone, and I don’t need to worry, because over the past three years, despite the difficulties, I continually experienced His provision and support through those He put on my path.”
Please help Alisha pay her health expenses.
Your small or big donation will greatly help support to pay for her antibiotic treatments until the end of this year when she will graduate from school and obtain a work visa.
*Name change due to security and privacy issues.
Organizer and beneficiary
Syncia Chan
Organizer
Brossard, QC
Kuldeep Kaur Bartia
Beneficiary