Bigyan Shrestha – 79 | Leonardo Edward Shrestha Foundation

Meet our 79th newest Leo’s Kid, Bigyan Shrestha

16-year-old Bigyan is from Ramecchap, Nepal which is east of Kathmandu. His parents have 5 kids and support their family by farming.

This wonderful young man is a bright and motivated student who enjoys writing poetry and reading about science. Bigyan was ready to join grade 11 as a science major when he started having pain in his wrist last May.

His parents took him to a nearby hospital for medicine, but there was no improvement. Since this was during the 2021 covid lockdown there were almost no vehicles allowed on the road so he rode in a van delivering vegetables to Kathmandu so he could get tested at Bir Hospital.

The tests showed evidence of bone cancer so Bigyan was referred to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital where he has been undergoing treatment. Two months ago he had surgery on his wrist.

Bigyan is staying in our Leo’s Kids B-Flats with some of his older siblings who are either working or going to school and also acting as his caregivers while his mom and dad stay back in the village.

We deeply appreciate those of you who are able to partner with us financially to support these precious children and families either with a one-time donation or a monthly donation. This helps ensure our ability to provide ongoing support to these families in their time of crisis.

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Bigyan Shrestha – 79

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