Dev's Smile Reflects Hope & Care
Dev’s bright smile says it all. He is finally healthy, comfortable, and back to being a cheerful child. But just a few weeks ago, his little life was filled with intense pain and fever.
His father brought him to the Save Kids Trust (SKT) clinic when Dev developed a high fever. During the examination, our doctor discovered that two days earlier, while playing in the street, Dev had accidentally burned his right leg on the hot exhaust pipe of a neighbor’s motorcycle.
The small burn quickly became infected and caused a very high fever. The family had applied a home remedy to the burn, which made the condition even worse.
Dev’s father is a daily-wage construction worker who works hard to support his family. His responsibilities extend far beyond earning a living. He cares for his three children, his wife, and his elderly parents. The family lives together in a small, rented room, making life a daily struggle.
After two weeks of continuous medical treatment, proper wound care with bandages, and careful monitoring, Dev made a full recovery.
Today, at the SKT clinic, seeing Dev smile without pain brings us immense joy. Stories like his remind us why our mission at Save Kids Trust matters: ensuring that every child, regardless of financial hardship, receives the compassionate care they deserve.
Dev and his father sit on our bench waiting to see the doctor Checking out Dev's burn on his leg. A weekly check in. Dev and his father visiting a clinic on another evening.
