Baby Gone Madhavi, an extremely preterm female infant, was born at 27 weeks and 2 days gestation, weighing just 0.580 kg. The baby was delivered via an emergency LSCS (lower segment cesarean section) due to maternal complications.  Upon birth, the baby was shifted immediately to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for intensive monitoring and treatment, as she was at high risk of complications associated with extreme prematurity. She needed mechanical ventilation and iv medications. After several weeks in the NICU, as her lungs matured, and she was able to breathe without mechanical ventilation and gained weight, she was shifted out of the NICU. 

Parents expressed that “The financial support from the Extra Mile allowed us to focus on our baby’s recovery without the added concern of medical bills.”

The baby of Rabiyathulla Bansari was a preterm baby boy, born at 27 weeks and 5 days gestation. At birth, he weighed only 940 grams and needed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Chennai Rainbow. The baby developed Retinopathy of Premature (ROP), a condition that affects the eyes of preterm infants, and required careful monitoring and treatment. The Baby was suspected to have sepsis and received IV antibiotics. The parents say they are incredibly grateful to the Extra Mile Foundation for its financial support during the toughest time in their lives.

Baby of Sangeetha is a day-old preterm (31 weeks) male baby of birth weight 1.4kgs, born to a G2P1L1 mother delivered by Emergency LSCS.

The Baby needs care in a neonatal intensive care unit, where much care can be given to him for observation and support, including breathing, feeding, regulation of his temperature, and other needs. Parents expressed their deep gratitude to the Extra Mile Foundation for their timely financial support, which gave their baby the chance to survive and thrive. “Thank you for being a lifeline during this challenging time.”

The baby of Vishnu Priya was extremely preterm (28 weeks) and born with 900 grams. The baby had Retinopathy of prematurity Zone 2 ( Stage -2 outside) for which the baby was suggested for Laser therapy. The baby needed intensive care and was given antibiotics for 14 days for which the parents were looking for financial support for the treatment of their baby. Extra mile stepped in to share their financial burden and played a pivotal role in saving the baby’s life. Parents were pleased with the support they received from the organization. The baby weighed 2.774 kgs at the time of discharge.

The baby of Nagamma was a 1-day-old male baby born preterm with a low birth weight of 1520 grams, diagnosed with anorectal malformation and neonatal sepsis. The baby was admitted to the NICU at Sowmya Children Hospital in Hyderabad and requires extensive treatment, with an estimated cost of ₹4 lakhs. The father, Ranjith, a street vendor earning ₹8,000-₹9,000 per month, has exhausted his savings and borrowed money from relatives, making it difficult to afford the treatment, approached The Extra Mile Foundation for Financial support. The parents immensely thanked the foundation and showed gratitude for the timely financial support they received from Extra

My life changed forever the day I lost my husband. When I heard about his accident, I thought he would recover. But a sudden heart attack took him away, leaving me alone and shattered. We had been married for 13 years, and our biggest dream was to start a family. I was five months pregnant, and my world fell apart.

Grief took over, affecting my health, blood pressure, and emotional well-being. I struggled to take care of myself and the baby growing inside me. Then, one day, I had a medical emergency. The hospital I went to treated pregnancies beyond 27 weeks—I was just 26 weeks and 2 days. They referred me to Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Banjara Hills, where I was admitted immediately.

My daughter came into the world too soon, too fragile—born at just 26 weeks, weighing only 650 grams. She lay in the NICU, fighting for every breath, and I stood there helpless, a mother drowning in sorrow, fear, and uncertainty. The treatment costs ₹15 lakhs—an impossible amount for me alone.

But in my darkest moment, the ExtraMile Foundation became my light. They stepped in with financial support, kindness, and strength, reminding me that I wasn’t alone. They stood beside me, ensuring my daughter received the best care, giving her the fighting chance she deserved.

Today, as I look at my healthy, growing daughter, I feel deeply grateful. ExtraMile Foundation gave me hope when I had none. They proved that even in the hardest moments, we are never truly alone.

To everyone who supports their mission—thank you for giving families like mine a second chance at life.