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She Can't walk, yet She is helping others!!
Often when we face challenges in life we get disheartened and give up. Nishtha is an example of sheer courage as she has been fighting muscular dystrophy for several years now, not allowing it to make her a “dependent”. Not only this, she is on a mission to spread awareness about the cause and is helping similar patients to overcome this disability and lead “normal” lives. Read her inspiring story of courage and dedication.
The wheels on her walker screech a bit as Nishtha seeks its support to move. Afflicted by the rare Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the wasting away of muscle tissue, led to a life long battle. Movement was the key, and Nishtha realised at the age of 11 that this very movement for living a normal life would get restricted and make her “bed ridden”.
In simple terms, afflicted by a form of Muscular dystrophy, Nishtha would have been a “dependent”all her life. And then TB added to her woes. But her resolute self did not allow her to deter.
Her father, who she lost early in life, had given Nishtha a mantra – “Always think of people whose suffering is far worse than yours and live the life given to you in the best possible manner.” This mantra makes Nishtha a resolute individual, who with her untiring efforts, motivates and supports other individuals afflicted by Muscular dystrophy.
After completing her graduation from Junagadh, Gujarat, Nishtha further acquired a post-graduate diploma in Human Resource Management. This upward movement in her life was possible because she sought help and support to move distances – on her customised Scooty. At present, Nishtha works at IIM-Ahmedabad, making her financially independent.
As she battles with her own physical conditions every single day, she never forgot the mantra given to her by her father. That mantra was to soon come alive. Nishtha had a life-changing experience when she met Ms Sanjana Goel of the Indian Association of Mascular Dystrophy (IAMD). This gave Nishtha an opportunity to take active interest in the field of empowering and rehabilitating other individuals afflicted by Muscular Dystrophy.
Nishtha’s first opportunity to help and motivate others came when she coordinated the 19th National Medical Awareness Camp of the IAMD at Ahmedabad. The camp was a huge success. 144 individuals afflicted with various forms of Muscular Dystrophy participated and got a new perception towards life. Nishtha was the motivating factor – a girl who had journeyed from being bed ridden to becoming a mobile, active and vibrant individual. For the participants, Nishtha made a perfect role model. This event was instrumental in launching the Gujarat Chapter of IAMD that Nishtha heads.
This camp gave insights into the needs of those afflicted by various forms of Muscular Dystrophy. To widen the scope, similar camps were organised in 6 districts of Gujarat. This gave an opportunity to those individuals who were struggling and coping on their own to come out and share their experiences with other families in similar situations
She Can't Walk. Yet She Is Helping Others With Muscular Dystrophy Become Independent » The Better India
Often when we face challenges in life we get disheartened and give up. Nishtha is an example of sheer courage as she has been fighting muscular dystrophy for several years now, not allowing it to make her a “dependent”. Not only this, she is on a mission to spread awareness about the cause and is helping similar patients to overcome this disability and lead “normal” lives. Read her inspiring story of courage and dedication.
The wheels on her walker screech a bit as Nishtha seeks its support to move. Afflicted by the rare Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the wasting away of muscle tissue, led to a life long battle. Movement was the key, and Nishtha realised at the age of 11 that this very movement for living a normal life would get restricted and make her “bed ridden”.
In simple terms, afflicted by a form of Muscular dystrophy, Nishtha would have been a “dependent”all her life. And then TB added to her woes. But her resolute self did not allow her to deter.
Her father, who she lost early in life, had given Nishtha a mantra – “Always think of people whose suffering is far worse than yours and live the life given to you in the best possible manner.” This mantra makes Nishtha a resolute individual, who with her untiring efforts, motivates and supports other individuals afflicted by Muscular dystrophy.
After completing her graduation from Junagadh, Gujarat, Nishtha further acquired a post-graduate diploma in Human Resource Management. This upward movement in her life was possible because she sought help and support to move distances – on her customised Scooty. At present, Nishtha works at IIM-Ahmedabad, making her financially independent.
As she battles with her own physical conditions every single day, she never forgot the mantra given to her by her father. That mantra was to soon come alive. Nishtha had a life-changing experience when she met Ms Sanjana Goel of the Indian Association of Mascular Dystrophy (IAMD). This gave Nishtha an opportunity to take active interest in the field of empowering and rehabilitating other individuals afflicted by Muscular Dystrophy.
Nishtha’s first opportunity to help and motivate others came when she coordinated the 19th National Medical Awareness Camp of the IAMD at Ahmedabad. The camp was a huge success. 144 individuals afflicted with various forms of Muscular Dystrophy participated and got a new perception towards life. Nishtha was the motivating factor – a girl who had journeyed from being bed ridden to becoming a mobile, active and vibrant individual. For the participants, Nishtha made a perfect role model. This event was instrumental in launching the Gujarat Chapter of IAMD that Nishtha heads.
This camp gave insights into the needs of those afflicted by various forms of Muscular Dystrophy. To widen the scope, similar camps were organised in 6 districts of Gujarat. This gave an opportunity to those individuals who were struggling and coping on their own to come out and share their experiences with other families in similar situations
She Can't Walk. Yet She Is Helping Others With Muscular Dystrophy Become Independent » The Better India
