Twin 1 and Twin 2 of Neelavati Mallikarjun Saravi, born on 17th August 2025, are just 41 days old and currently admitted at NICE Advanced Neonatal Care Centre & Children’s Hospital, Kolhapur. Both babies were born extremely preterm at just 28 weeks and are fighting for survival.
-> Twin 1 was born weighing only 840 grams and is suffering from Extreme Preterm Complications, Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), and requires NICU care with oxygen, ventilator/blood support, injections, and feed establishment. Doctors have estimated his treatment cost at Rs 4,00,000.
-> Twin 2 was born weighing only 900 grams and is battling Extreme Preterm Complications, Low Birth Weight, Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Neonatal Jaundice (NNJ), and requires 7–8 weeks of NICU care with oxygen support, blood management, feed establishment, and continuous monitoring. His treatment is also estimated at Rs 4,00,000.
Total Estimation For Both Twins is Rs 800000
The father, a worker at MIDC, is unable to afford these huge medical expenses while struggling to save both premature babies.
We at Child Safe Foundation appeal to your kindness—please help us save these fragile lives. Your contribution can give these tiny fighters a chance to survive and grow healthy.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
-You can donate to the fundraiser.
-You can share their story on Facebook and WhatsApp to reach more helping hearts.
-You can volunteer to raise funds and support both babies’ survival.
Every second counts. Your support can turn despair into hope for this family.
All donations are eligible for 50% Tax Exemption under Section 80(G).
UPDATE:
AS OF 22 OCT, ONE BABY IS 1400gm AND HE IS IN ICU AND OTHER ONE IS NORMAL WITH WEIGHT 1500gm AND HE IS WITH PARENTS AND ALSO EYE LASER TREATMENT IS SCHEDULED TOMORROW.