UK Malayali Community Raises £14,375 for Baby Abigail in Just Two Days; UK Malayali Community Gears Up for “Walk with Muthukad – Change Lives Through BMCF” & M-Cube Magic Moments
UK Malayali Community Raises £14,375 for Baby Abigail in Just Two Days
The Baby Abigail Appeal, launched on 30th August 2025, received an overwhelming response from the UK Malayali community, raising a total of £14,375 within just two days.
According to the British Malayali Charity Foundation, £10,985 was collected through Kindlink, with £1,967 added as Gift Aid. A further £1,790 was directly deposited into the charity’s bank account. After deducting the Kindlink fee of £385, and with an additional £18 contribution from the General Fund, the total amount handed over to Abigail’s family stands at £14,375.
Earlier, recognising the family’s urgent need for rent and basic support, the Foundation had already provided £1,000 from the General Fund as immediate relief.
https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/British-Malayali-Charity-Foundation/abigail
The appeal saw contributions from over 450 donors, with several making large donations of £500, £200, and £100, which significantly boosted the fundraising efforts. Even before the formal launch of the appeal, members of the Leicester Malayali community had shared the Kindlink page widely, raising more than £2,000 in advance.
Baby Abigail, an angelic little girl, is battling Infantile Haemangiomas, a rare condition where abnormal blood vessels grow in the body, causing severe medical complications. With her parents’ student visas expired and no steady income to rely on, the family has been facing extreme financial hardship, at times forced to depend on food banks.
The situation worsened as Abigail’s recurring infections prevented the family from travelling back home, with airlines refusing permission until her health stabilises. Each medical appointment requires significant expenses, leaving the parents in despair.
Moved by their plight, the UK Malayali community came together in solidarity, extending both financial and emotional support. While the appeal has brought much-needed relief, the family continues to face ongoing challenges with Abigail’s treatment and uncertain future.
UK Malayali Community Gears Up for “Walk with Muthukad – Change Lives Through BMCF” & M-Cube Magic Moments
Glasgow: In a remarkable show of compassion, a group of Indian doctors and volunteers across Scotland are dedicating their time and efforts to support a noble cause back home in Kerala. The initiative, part of the British Malayali Charity Foundation (BMCF) campaign, aims to raise funds for magician Gopinath Muthukad’s dream project—an international centre in Kasaragod for differently-abled children, being built with an investment of ₹100 crore.
As part of this campaign, several prominent Indian doctors serving in Scotland supported the cause by completing a 50 km charity cycling challenge. The participants included:
Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr. Likhit Alakandi
General Practitioner Dr. Geetika Sharma
SRH Consultant Dr. Susan Romal
Consultant Anaesthetist Dr. Rajmohan Padmanabhan
University student Tharan Rajmohan
Meanwhile, around 100 volunteers have already registered to take part in the upcoming charity walk with Muthukad, which will be held at Beacon Hill Park, Leicester. This “Walk with Muthukad – Change Lives through BMCF” initiative has already helped raise over ₹15 lakhs, bringing fresh momentum to the campaign.
The fundraising drive will culminate in the grand cultural event M-Cube Magic Moments, scheduled for 19th October 2025, organised by the BMCF. The highlight of the evening will be the much-awaited performance by world-renowned magician Gopinath Muthukad, returning to the stage after a long break to support this life-changing project.
Adding to the excitement, the musical segment of the event will feature Atul Narang, a rising star, alongside playback singer Swetha Ashok, who captured hearts with her songs from the film Kaduva and her earlier success in TV reality shows. Together, they promise to create unforgettable musical magic in Leicester.
Another attraction will be the performance by Vishnu Ashok, a gifted violinist who has worked on Malayalam and Telugu film songs and captivated audiences with his popular over renditions. Performing in the UK for the first time, Vishnu is set to enchant the crowd with his violin.
With preparations already in full swing, the M-Cube Magic Moments promises to be a night to remember—an event where art, music, and community spirit come together to bring hope and transformation to countless differently-abled children in Kerala.
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