KRISHNAGIRI: The 32-year-old widow of an organ donor petitioned the district collector on Monday seeking a job to support her 12-year-old son, who is diagnosed with anorectal malformation.
B Selvi, a resident of Bellarampalli, told TNIE that her husband Babu (42) died in a road accident in the first week of January and his organs were donated. She has three male children studying in private schools in class 6, class 2, and class 1.
"My elder son aged 12, studying class 6, has a congenital anorectal anomaly and underwent surgery. He is now diaper dependent. He does not eat properly because of this issue. My husband owned a bakery and we admitted the children in private school. After his death, I cannot afford the fees and will soon shift them to government school," she told TNIE.
She has stated her condition in the petition to collector KM Sarayu. When TNIE took up the issue with the collector, she said the matter would be discussed with health department officials. For job opportunity, she would try to get in touch with private companies.
When contacted Joint Director of Health Services, P Paramasivan, said he would try to help after checking medical records of the boy.