Malayali Community Extends Compassion Through Appeals for Blessy and Chandri; Baby Abigail Fund Successfully Concluded
Blessy Appeal Nears Closing with Strong Community Support
The Blessy Appeal, launched to repatriate the body of 42-year-old Blessy, who tragically passed away in Leicester on September 21, will close at midnight tonight. So far, £9,271 has been raised, with contributions including £6,945 via Kind Link, approximately £950 through Gift Aid, and £1,376 in bank transfers.
Blessy and her husband Samson had arrived in Leicester in March 2023 with hopes of building a secure future for their two daughters, aged 17 and 12. She worked for just five months in a care home before succumbing to multiple organ failure following persistent health issues. Despite Samson’s unwavering efforts, the family struggled to meet even their daily needs. Now, in the midst of heartbreak, Samson is left to support his children while honouring his wife’s unfulfilled wish of returning home for treatment. Her bereaved parents, waiting in India, yearn for the final opportunity to see their daughter and bid her farewell.
Chandri Appeal Raises Over £13,000 in a Day
The community has also extended its hand to the Chandri Appeal, initiated after Chandri passed away during angioplasty treatment, leaving her family with a heavy burden of medical expenses. In just one day, an extraordinary £13,200 was raised. From this, £6,500 has already been disbursed to meet immediate funeral and travel expenses, while the remaining £6,700 will be handed over soon.
This swift response reflects the deep compassion of the UK Malayali community, which has once again shown its determination to ease the suffering of families facing devastating loss.
Baby Abigail Fund Fully Handed Over
Amid these appeals, there is a note of hope and reassurance. The fundraising campaign for baby Abigail, who is battling infantile hemangiomas, has been brought to a successful conclusion. The £14,375 collected was handed over to her parents in four instalments: £1,000 on August 31, £2,500 each on September 19 and 24, and the final £8,375 on September 25.
For a family struggling even to meet their rent, this support has been a lifeline, enabling them to focus on their child’s treatment and well-being.
These collective efforts highlight the strength of the UK Malayali community — a strength rooted in empathy, unity, and an unwavering commitment to standing beside one another in times of deepest sorrow and need.