how can you help: child of the month
R. Gopi, age 13, India
R. Gopi, thirteen years old from India, wants to be a pediatrician when he grows up. He wants to work for free so that he can help poor people like his family. He was inspired by the doctors that he has met at Karigiri Hospital where he was diagnosed with leprosy.
His mother believes that his dream to be a doctor will not be fulfilled. Most people in their village work in the cotton field where R. Gopi’s father works. The Chaplain at Karigiri Hospital spoke with the son directly and told him how supportive he was and God was of his dreams of being a doctor. The hospital provides chaplains to encourage all patients who have been diagnosed with leprosy. They listen, counsel and pray giving hope for the future.
Thank you for your prayers of support for R. Gopi and the other people and families affected by leprosy. Your prayers are a vital part of their recovery and needed to strengthen their hope for the future.
