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Stories of Sankara

We share our stories to showcase the incredible work done by our volunteers, partner and specialists.
But most importantly to highlight patients stories so that you can see the incredible impact your donations make to the lives
of hundreds of thousands of people each and every year. And we hope you will continue with us on our March to a Million.

Stories of Impact

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Humans of Sankara

Muralidharan Krishnamurthy

With his perfect tunes, he is our Sing-Song CEO

Just like his namesake Murali Krishnamurthy – our CEO, and the founder of SEF, USA – is a connoisseur of music. Once during a fundraising event, one of the introductory singers did not turn up.

Wow Volunteer!

Sonal Solanki

“There is a saying that when you are down, lift someone up”, says Sonal Solanki who has been volunteering with Sankara since 2005. In 2004, she lost her father in a car accident. “Devastated by grief I knew I had to find a meaningful way to deal with the loss.”

Leading from the front since 2000

Venkat Garu

Either we have to sacrifice family life, or get the family involved in this cause!Venkat Maddipati or Venkat-garu as we fondly call him, smiles as he talks about the humungous challenge accepted by Sankara Eye Foundation, USA – its trustees, staff, and volunteers.

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Vision Superheroes - Together, We March To A Million

Hear from our Vision Superheroes - those who make it happen on the ground,
partners and donors who have gone above and beyond to ensure sight for all.

Dr. R. V. Ramani

Founder and Managing Trustee of
Sankara Eye Foundation

Padma Shri awardee Dr. R.V. Ramani is a visionary who has established world-class free eye-care for those in need.

Mr. Mritunjay Tiwari

Founder and Chairman of
Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospitals

Mritunjay Tiwari's presence itself is an inspiration to the thousands of people who have had the fortune of meeting him,
knowing him, and learning from him.

Mr. Parvez Billimoria

Executive Director
H V Desai Eye Hospital

Pervez Billimoria, the Executive Director of
HV Desai Eye Hospital, Pune has taken
the Vision 2030 March to a
Million pledge.