Mr.Rajesh Kurien helped us set up a music system with World Space Radio, in November last year, for our kids at the ward. This was such a big hit and everyone there was thrilled about having Music in the ward.

This is what he had to say after the installation.

“Music system installed!” I got the radio+amp system  built. The system sounds good and powerful.It is made with a car audio system  and a separate subwoofer amplifier. As you have indicated there is some user friendly issue with it. (No remote and doesn’t lock FM stations on power failure! ). I am working to integrate radio and amplifier together, that operation is simpler. I hope we can install by 14th ( on Children’s day).

World space radio looks a climb (Rs 6k+ for a decent system with remote).I am planning to do some ground work . Finally we need this, as the regular free-FM content is with lot of commercial angle. I feel the content should have soothing & soft effect . I am confronting ‘no-time’ syndrome; but not want to yield easily, this time.

I got system fixed. I will send you the pics, you can publish in the web site. Social Work Officer ( of the hospital) asked of the box to house the amplifier & players. May be you can see how the box you told will fit.  This was a great fulfilling experience and need to see the system is well utilized and maintained.

Sandhya, Thank you for all the support, without which I wouldn’t have got this opportunity. We will work together to see the mission is fulfilled and can grow bigger.

Unfortunately, world space seems to have ditched us…how inconsiderate. Bah! Any more ideas on this one, anyone? Our children are missing the music!

Thank you, Rajesh. Your project was definitely a very meaningful one for the children. Hopefully we will be able to find some other solution to keep the music flowing.

In a conversation with one of our tutors, Mrs. Hansa Rau, one of our children had expressed a desire to meet the actress Ramya. Mrs. Rau learned that Ramya was at a shoot in her neighbourhood, and grabbed the opportunity with commendable presence of mind. Much to our delight, Ramya immediately agreed to visit us.

I went to the ward early in the morning, accompanied by Thishya and butterflies in my stomach. I had quite a few apprehensions about celebrity presence and media coverage. We wanted it to be a pleasant and quiet surprise for the children, without fanfare of any kind.

To our considerable joy (and relief), Ramya came in on time, with a whole lot of enthusiasm and a lovely smile. She spent a happy half hour with the kids and their moms in the ward.

The children, and their parents, were overjoyed. To say their happiness knew no bounds is an understatement. The child who wanted to meet Ramya was speechless, but all smiles. Our morning was made, too, by a plethora of hugs and handshakes.

Thank you, Ramya. I hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we did, and hope you will continue your association with us.

I would also like to thank Thishya, Manjari and most of all, Hansa and her sister Chitra, for making this happen.

- Sandhya Sharad

Photos of the event are on our new gallery and can be found at this link.