A Young Boy Fights the Odds

Dear Neil,

Kundan and his family at home

Your $50 gift has significantly helped Kundan and his family. Kundan is a 10-year old boy and he is growing up in very difficult conditions in a slum in the out-skirts of Patna, the capital city of Bihar.

The hut in the photograph shows how poor Kundan and his family are. Kundan’s father is a day laborer and the family has very little to invest in the children.

Kundan Kumar is presently in class III and has been at the school for two years now. He is a bright student and for him life has a completely new meaning now. The marks obtained by him in class I and class II are given below:

Year                                English      Hindi         Maths        Science        Social Studies

Class   I- 2008                90%           95%              92%          88%                  99%
Remarks of director: Excellent Work

Class   II- 2009                90%          87%            100%          94%                  98%
Remarks of director: Congratulations

By giving Kundan clothing and medical care, you’ve eased the burden on his family, and you’re helping him get the most out of his education. You’ve provided real help for Kundan when he needed it. Thank you, Neil!