Megastar Mammootty helps Riyaz get back to life

Mammootty, apart from being a popular star has always been known for his philanthropic activities. He has financially supported many patients for their treatment. The actor recently helped Riyaz, a resident of Aluva to get back to life from a life threatening heart situation.

Riyaz was admitted to the Rajagiri hospital with chest pain last month. Tests indicated a serious heart situation with major blocks in the valves, and the doctors suggested for an urgent surgery. Friends and relatives started their desperate efforts to raise funds for the operation. Even after many people came forward with hefty contributions, still they could not cover the entire cost required for the surgery. The matter somehow reached the local MLA Mr. Anwar Sadath who in turn approached Mammootty.

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The actor soon contacted the Rajagiri hospital authorities through the Care and Share Foundation. Thanks to his timely intervention, the foundation and the hospital authorities agreed to bear the surgery costs themselves. Soon a team lead by Dr. Shiv K Nayar, cardiac surgeons Dr. George Valooran, Dr. Rinet Sebastian, cardiac anaesthetists Dr. Jeo Paul and Dr. Roshith Chandran operated upon Riyaz.

The surgery was successfully completed and he has been recovering well. Riyaz will soon be leaving the hospital. He is planning to meet the actor soon after he is discharged from the hospital, not just as a fan but also as a thankful benefactor.