Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Teen Raises Rs 1.5 Lakh Online for Sister’s Eye Surgery
A 16-year-old boy named Jay Singh Rathore asked people online to help pay for his younger sister’s eye surgery.
He said his 12-year-old sister was having trouble seeing.
Doctors reportedly diagnosed her with glaucoma and bleeding inside the eye.
The family had already spent a lot of money on her treatment.
They needed about Rs 1.2 lakh for another surgery.
Jay shared the family’s documents and payment details on X. People donated more than Rs 1.5 lakh in one day.
After receiving enough money, he removed his payment details and asked people not to send more.
News18 said the claims in the original post had not been independently verified.
Sixteen-year-old Jay Singh Rathore sought online help for his 12-year-old sister’s eye surgery.
Rathore said doctors diagnosed his sister with glaucoma and vitreous haemorrhage affecting her vision.
The family reportedly had already spent more than Rs 2.5 lakh on treatment and needed Rs 1.2 lakh more.
His appeal on X raised Rs 1,58,282 within 24 hours, according to his post.
After exceeding the required amount, Rathore deleted his payment details and asked people to stop donating.
- Who
- Sixteen-year-old Jay Singh Rathore, his 12-year-old sister, and online donors.
- What
- Rathore sought donations for his sister’s eye surgery and reported raising Rs 1,58,282.
- When
- The donations were reportedly raised within 24 hours, with the appeal updated on September 22, 2026.
- Where
- The appeal was posted on X.
- Why
- The family reportedly could not afford the additional treatment cost after already spending more than Rs 2.5 lakh.
- Fundraiser amount
- Rs 1,58,282 reportedly raised in 24 hours
- Amount needed
- Rs 1.2 lakh for the next surgery
- Patient
- Rathore’s 12-year-old younger sister
- Reported diagnoses
- Glaucoma and vitreous haemorrhage
- Previous treatment spending
- More than Rs 2.5 lakh, according to Rathore
- Family circumstances
- The father was described as the only earning member; the children’s mother died during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Verification status
- News18 said the claims in the original user-generated post had not been independently verified