STANDING STRAIGHT
Together We Stand
"Straighten the spine of one suffering child, and you brighten the world for an entire family."
Jaspreet
Age 20
Surgery in 2015
After years of suffering through spinal deformity and failed surgeries, Jaspreet now lives the carefree, painless life of a normal young woman.
20-year-old Jaspreet received corrective surgery for severe kyphosis from the Standing Straight team. This surgery has succeeded where previous operations have failed. Once forced to drop out of school, Jaspreet resumed her education. She is finally able to live up to her full potential after her Standing Straight operation.
Children Standing Straight After Surgery
Ravneet
Age 4
Surgery in 2015
After two unsuccessful surgeries, 4-year-old Ravneet's family was losing hope. Today she is able to stand straight for the first time in her young life.
Happy
Age 12
Surgery in 2015
Poor Happy's young life was marred by spinal deformity caused by tuberculosis when he was a small child. Today he is restored to his "happy" self, resuming the life he was meant to lead.
Tanya
Age 13
Treated 2015
With a 90-degree curve in her spine, Tanya spent her life in pain, unable to enjoy life, education or family like her peers. Today her spine is strong and her spirit restored.
Rajesh
Age 13
Surgery in 2015
Progressive scoliosis kept Rajesh twisted in pain, with no hope of relief. Today he is able to stand straight and embrace all of the adventure the world holds for a young man.