They Lost Their Son When He Was Just 22, To Cope With The Pain They Took Up A Noble Deed

If a parent can’t see their kid for a while in a public place, they start to panic. Even the thought of losing their gem or seeing him/her go through any kind of pain is a punishment for them.

The small child that they brought together in this world is their most precious treasure, but what happens when one day this treasure is taken away from them without any warning?

Mr. Pradeep Tanna and Mrs. Damyanti Tanna are a couple who went through a similar phase. One unfortunate day they lost their 22-year-old son, Nimish Tanna, to an accident. They couldn’t believe life could be so unfair to them.

Their pain refused to subside and life began to lose meaning for them. As life became more difficult they decided that since they can’t enjoy their lives with the pain that was unleashed upon them, they better dedicate their lives to a noble cause. And there began Shri Nimesh Tanna Charitable Trust (SNTCT) on January 26, 2013.

 

The sole purpose of the SNTCT was to provide meals to those underprivileged people of old age who do not even have access to the basic necessities of life. This service goes on for 365 days a year in Mulund and nearby areas. They serve a complete meal to as many people as they can each day.

Soon support started coming in and they also started other activities such as collection of clothes and books for underprivileged kids, health checkup for elders and ensuring availability of medicines for them. Recently they started distributing free ration to 50 Adivasi families on the first Sunday of every month.

 

In an interview Mrs. Damyanti Tanna shared that her son used to love food made by her, so whenever she cooks food for the needy she makes it with the same love as she made it for her son and feels as if her son is enjoying the meal.

For parents, losing their kid is equivalent to losing their lives. Many surrender themselves to PTSD and depression. Even the thought of our parents having to live without us sends a shiver down our spine.

Yet this couple, Mr. Pradeep Tanna and Mrs. Damyanti Tanna have set an exemplary of example on giving a new purpose to their lives. It is such a brave thing to do. We are so proud of you, Ma’am and Sir.

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