We visited many hospitals, but everywhere we went, we didn’t receive a proper response. People around us told us that our son would never be able to hear and that he would remain the same for life. My name is Krishnaveni, and my son Kartikeya is 4 years and 6 months old. When he was 2 years old, we discovered that he had a hearing problem. Despite what others said, we never gave up hope. One day, we learned about Dr. Rao’s Hospital, where they perform free cochlear implant surgeries. We consulted Dr. Shree Rao, who suggested the implant surgery. She successfully performed the surgery, and today, when the external device was switched on, my son started hearing sounds for the first time! I cannot express the happiness I felt at that moment! Now, my son can go to school, learn, and live like any other child. All thanks to Dr. Shree Rao and her incredible team! If you or anyone you know is facing a similar situation, don’t lose hope!