We met Kunta from Maharashtra, who was studying in 10th grade and had also been diagnosed with bone cancer in her knee. Due to the tumor near her knee, they had to amputate the middle part of her leg, and her ankle was substituted for her knee in a surgery called rotationplasty.
We identified Kunta while she was staying on the footpath with her parents for a month after her surgery.
She needed to use a wheelchair since she was immobile, even struggling to use the public washroom at all times.
So, we provided Kunta with 100% room accommodation and covered the rent expenses.
We had a very close relationship with her and considered her as family. She opened up to us and talked whenever she felt low, which made her feel better. We occasionally prepared the food items she loved the most. Kunta often reminded Graciana and Selvinson of their daughter, Catherine.
She found hope in every route of her sorrow, and she was always confident that she would recover quickly, reunite with her family, and achieve her goals. We have always enjoyed conversing with her and spending time with her. She was cheerful and graceful, and even though she was in pain, she chose to remain happy and hopeful. After all her chemo cycles, she is now back in her village, reunited with her family.
Sadly, Kunta passed away recently, and though her physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit, strength, and the light she shared will forever remain in our hearts. She fought valiantly through every challenge, always with a smile, a heart full of hope, and an unshakable belief in better days. We will never forget her, and her legacy of courage will continue to inspire all who knew her.
