Cancer didn't stop this beggar from donating Rs 5,000 to Kerala flood relief

A beggar in Gujarat's Mehsana has donated Rs 5,000 towards the rehabilitation of Kerala flood victims.

Khimji Prajapati, who is battling cancer, is known for his acts of philanthropy having donated all his alms towards social causes, Times of India reported.

He is getting treated by a private doctor in Rajkot from money given by some corporates for his acts of philanthropy.


“I was devastated on hearing about the plight of people in flood-ravaged Kerala. Nothing gives me more happiness than giving something to the needy,” Khimji said.

He walked up to the district collector's office on crutches and donated the money for the rehabilitation of flood victims.

“Such a gesture on part of a cancer-affected beggar has presented a unique example of unselfish love, sacrifice and devotion for the society. Since we cannot accept cash in donation, we arranged to deposit the money in a bank and gave Prajapati a receipt,” Harshad Vohra, additional resident collector, Mehsana said.