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Nyan & Lehka Pendyala: Kids for Sight

Our ORBIS fundraising target is:  $260,000
 

Why we support ORBIS

 

Please close your eyes for 30 seconds and imagine being a blind child...

My name is Nyan Pendyala and I am 9 years old. Nyan, in Sanskrit, means eyes and vision. I want to help blind children see their family and friends, and the ORBIS plane is doing such a great job. After seeing my "celebrate your birthday with charity," my sister, Lehka, who is 7, asked to help. Lehka's name means line and writing in Sanskrit, and she knows that if you can't see, you're going to have a hard time learning to read and write. We want to raise enough money to build an eye hospital for children in India.

Our commitment

This is Nyan's father, Krishna Pendyala. Ever since Nyan was 4, he has taken a strong interest in helping ORBIS raise money so that no child should ever be prevented from seeing his or her friends, parents or family. He and his sister have made it a family project to raise enough money to build a pediatric eye care center and training facility in India.

When we were on the subway in New York visiting ORBIS, Nyan said, "Papa, did you know that every time our train stops, a child goes blind in India?" In fact, every four minutes a child goes blind in India. Of the world's blind people, India shoulders one-fifth of that burden. The center my children are trying to fund will train doctors from rural areas to provide better care for children in the villages.

In 2006, for his birthday, Nyan asked his friends to donate to ORBIS rather than bring presents to his party. He collected $145.

We then visited ORBIS and learned about their plan to build 50 pediatric eye care centers in India by 2012. On World Sight Day, October 11, 2007, Nyan and Lehka officially launched their "Kids for Sight" campaign, with the support of their teachers, to educate children about taking care of their eyes and asking them to join them in helping save the sight of other children. 

For their birthdays, Nyan and Lehka again collected and contributed $530 to ORBIS. Nyan and Lehka have such a good time talking about their project and giving to this great cause. They are truly experienc- ing the joy of giving.

Nyan says, "No matter who you give to, it will only make the world a better place."

Image of Nyan and Lehka Pendyala

Image of thank you note

 

 



Target: $260,000


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 224 Online Donations Total Online Donations$53,445 

Name
Country
Donated
Message
Chintha Kathiresan
US
04/13/2012
Dear Nyan & Lehka, Keep up your inspiring humanitarian efforts.
Anonymous
US
03/29/2012
na
Shankara Subramanian
US
01/08/2012
na
Sreenath Pendyala
US
11/23/2011
Keep it up Nyan & Lehka
Samy Karuppana
US
10/09/2011
I am proud to know such a caring young boy and his sister
Riya & Neel Palikonda
US
12/20/2010
Proud of you for the good work you both are doing
Anonymous
US
10/18/2010
Krishna Pendyala
US
10/05/2010
Thank you Dr. Horning for your understanding and support
Central Elementary Library Collection
US
07/18/2010
Pendyala Family Charitable Fund
US
07/01/2010
We want to ORBIS plane to take off before your visit. All your sacrifice and hard work to build an eye care center treating 13,000 children a year is a true dream come true. A big thank you from your parents.
Serena Chaudhry
US
06/22/2010
Richa Kumari
US
06/15/2010
Dakshnamoorthy Natarajan
INDIA
06/14/2010
David Malone
US
04/30/2010
Margaret Archinaco
US
04/30/2010
Lou Bartolomucci
US
03/23/2010
John & Maureen Waldron
US
03/15/2010
It’s a wonderful cause bringing the gift of sight to those less fortunate.
Indira Naidu
US
03/14/2010
Krishna & Sangeetha Pendyala
US
01/06/2010
Meeting the doctors and seeing the plane was just incredible and inspiring. Keep up the great work
Riya & Neel Palikonda
US
01/03/2010
Hi! Nyan & Lehka - You guys are doing a very good job. Keep up the good work. Good luck!
Raye Farr
US
10/29/2009
Mike Hoffman
US
10/14/2009
Suzy Frank
US
06/09/2009
Anonymous
US
06/08/2009
Nancy Lasko Certified Massage Therapist
US
05/15/2009
Great project for kids so young to do! So giving, I love it!
Rupa Mokkapatti
US
03/17/2009
You showed you had vision. Now we know you have persistence too.
Sunil Ramakrishna
US
02/25/2009
Hi Nyan & Lehka, Glad to Help. Keep up the good work and all the best. Sunil & Sujata
Hema & Daks Murthy
US
02/08/2009
Your compassion inspires everyone. Keep up the good work!
Isaac Swanson
US
01/16/2009
Happy Holidays! Good luck Lehka & Nyan
Justin Deible
US
01/15/2009
Happy Birthday Andrew!
Connor Scalamogna
US
01/15/2009
Happy Birthday Andrew!
Justin Deible
US
01/15/2009
Happy Birthday Andrew!
Nathan Coholich
US
01/15/2009
Happy Birthday Andrew!
Ethan Wagner
US
01/15/2009
Happy Birthday Andrew!
1976 Foundation
US
01/07/2009
Kumar Majety
US
12/31/2008
Diya Rudra Sundaram
US
12/30/2008
Thank you for taking the responsibility and all the hard work.
Krishna & Sangeetha Pendyala
US
12/25/2008
Thank you all for another great year of support for ending childhood blindness. We still need lots of help to reach our goal - Nyan, Lehka, Krishna & Sangeetha
Santa Claus
US
12/25/2008
Santa was thrilled to respond to Lehka's wish and match the donation of $155 collected by Central Elementary 2nd Grade. Thank you all so much - Krishna & Sangeetha Pendyala
Ethan Wagner
US
12/23/2008
Happy Birthday Andrew!
Keith Fitzpatrick
US
12/23/2008
Happy Holidays! Good luck Lehka & Nyan
Susan Voinchet
US
12/23/2008
Happy Holidays! Good luck Lehka & Nyan
Yatin Vyas
US
12/22/2008
Happy Holidays! Good Luck Lehka & Nyan
David Mitchell
US
12/22/2008
Happy Holidays! Good luck Lehka & Nyan
James Corbelli
US
12/22/2008
Happy Holidays! Good luck Lehka & Nyan
Paul Killian
US
12/21/2008
Happy Holidays! Good luck Lehka & Nyan
Adam Suski
US
12/19/2008
Happy Birthday Andrew!
Andrew Karman
US
12/19/2008
Nyan--You are doing a great thing for kids who are less fortunate. I'm glad you're my friend because you are a really nice person who isn't selfish. Your friend, Andrew
Jordan Zabroski
US
12/19/2008
Happy Birthday Andrew!
Nyan Pendyala
US
12/19/2008
Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for giving all your birthday gifts to helping my project. That is so generous of you, thank you.
James Venture
US
12/17/2008
Happy Holidays! Good Luck Lehka & Nyan
Sharon Eakes
US
12/11/2008
You inspire me. I give this gift in honor or my grandchilren this Christmas!
RAVICHANDRA CHAKINALA
US
12/05/2008
Well, all the best again. I hope a lot of people benefit from this as soon as possible!
Jamie and Luke Maddirala
US
11/24/2008
We appreciate your passion for the cause. We have an organization called "KIDS AGAINST HIV/AIDS" Kids cluster in the Global-World HIV/AIDS Alliance (GHAA). Hope to meet you soon.
Friends of ORBIS
US
10/30/2008
Keep up the good work!
Anonymous
US
10/30/2008
Great job Nyan & Lehka!
Nathaniel Hamilton
US
10/30/2008
Glad to help!
John Tobin
US
10/10/2008
Hi Nyan and Lehka! Good for you. This cause is close to our hearts. First, because we love to see the good things being done by people your age, and two, because I have a cousin who is blind. Keep up the good work
Anonymous
US
10/02/2008
Anonymous
US
09/30/2008
RAVICHANDRA CHAKINALA
US
09/30/2008
I like this statement Nyan :"No matter who you give to, it will only make the world a better place." Good luck with your efforts!
John Zebrun
US
09/27/2008
Keep up the good work for a great cause!
Annamalai Pandian
US
09/25/2008
anil kumar gunda
INDIA
09/01/2008
CHINNA VAYASULO CHALA PEDDA PANI CHESI MANCHI PERU TECHUKUNTUNNARU, CHALA SANTOSHAM
Nancy Schlinker
US
08/29/2008
To Nyan and Lehka, Congrats on your success. This is such a great cause. Your grandfather would be so proud of you :)
Jim and Jeannette Thompson
US
08/28/2008
In the loving memory of your grandfather, P,S.RAO. We wish you continued success in your committment to this project in helping other children. We love you.
Margaret Horning
US
08/24/2008
Great cause! I wish more people will help you soon to reach your goal
Mrs. Zebrine
US
08/24/2008
I am glad to see you help blind children in India
Central Library Hampton Township
US
08/24/2008
We are glad to see you guys help children see and read!
Lincoln Eastern Management Corporation
US
08/24/2008
You guys are great! I wish that more people will donate soon to get the eye care center built, Tracy Jones
Rebecca Power
US
08/18/2008
Best of luck Nyan and Lehka! This donation has been made to honor the memory of your grandfather, P.S.RAO. Fondly, Bill, Rebecca and Jessica Power
Kids Care Club Central Elementary Hampton
US
07/08/2008
We sold Popsicles with Nyan to raise the money needed to build the eye care center for children in India
Western Pennsylvania Montessori School
US
07/08/2008
Your Charitable project in India inspired the staff and children. You have taken on a wonderful venture. WPMS chooses a charity to support every spring with our 'COINS FOR CARING'. This year we chose to help you as you help raise money to start the EYE Clinic in India. The children/parents/families/staff dropped coins and bills into the jar for the month of April. The Extended day children sorte
Pollachi Selvakumarraj
US
07/08/2008
Nyan and Lekha- You all are an Inspiration, It was a pleasure meeting you and good luck!!
Padmavathi Gettu
INDIA
07/08/2008
A small contribution to your noble cause
Amity Dias
US
06/11/2008
My friend Will Ross asked for a donation to be made to my favorite charity instead of a birthday gift. Love, Emma Dias
Razi Imam
US
06/02/2008
John Waldron
US
05/22/2008
In loving memory of P.S.RAO, father of Krishna, Grandfather of Nyan & Lehka Pendyala from John & Maureen Waldron and Waldron Wealth Management.
Pravin , Archana Lawande
US
05/17/2008
your sense of commitment is marvelous, and you are great inspiration for next generation...keep it up
Amity Dias
US
05/14/2008
Jodi Klebick
US
05/12/2008
I'm so happy to help as I can to add to the difference you guys are making! What a joy you two are, Nyan & Lehka! Keep up the good work!!
Nyan's 3rd Grade Class Central Elementary
US
03/27/2008
This is a great cause. Thank you for helping kids around the world to see.
Philip Lloyd
US
03/17/2008
You’re an inspiration for children worldwide. God bless and good luck.
Riya Palikonda
US
03/10/2008
Thank you for bringing ORBIS up to the family. I feel wonderful helping others. You both are doing a excellant job building a eye hospital in India for the poor people. I miss you both and hope to see you this summer. Love, Riya
Paramjeet Sohal
US
03/10/2008
Central Elementary 100th Day of School
US
02/28/2008
1st graders celebrated 100 days in school on Feb. 1, 2008. Students could win a piece of candy by voting which of 3 containers had 100 treats. In order to vote, they had to contribute at least a dime. All collections were sent to the Kids for Sight Campaign.
Anonymous
US
02/27/2008
Keep up the great work!
Nicole & Rachel Karman
US
02/17/2008
Dear Lehka & Nyan, Please donate this money to kids for sight campain. It is a very nice thing you are doing to help other kids. We wish you luck with everything you are doing.
Jose & Jessy George
US
02/16/2008
Manno's for Hair
US
02/12/2008
Keep up the good work! I am proud to see you tackling this endeavor - Jay Manno
Mrs. Librich's First Grade Class
US
02/12/2008
During the holidays we collected coins to help children see and read!
Shankara Subramanian
US
02/02/2008
Lois Hicks
US
01/25/2008
I have personally benefited from early intervention and hope more children can see through your work. Good luck!
Ms. Kaufmann's 3rd Grade Class
US
01/25/2008
We thought more children could see and read if we gave up our candy and treats for our holiday party.
D Raja
US
01/21/2008
The Pendyala Family Charitable Fund
US
01/02/2008
Looking forward to fueling the effort and start the Kids for Sight Classroom Challenge for 2008!
The Baker family
US
12/31/2007
In honor of our great teachers at Central Elementary, HMS and HHS and the wonderful staff and volunteers at Hampton Presbyterian Church. Way to go Nyan! See you for spring soccer.
Srikanth Nandula
US
12/29/2007
Nandini Ramakrishna
US
12/24/2007
Keep up the good work guys, we're proud of you! -Nandu and Harish
Robert Mozenter
US
12/24/2007
Nyan and Lehka, we hope our small gift will help you achieve your goal. We can't be more happy to help the two of you and the great cause you support!
Jeffrey Karman
US
12/21/2007
Patty Schlereth
US
12/20/2007
Nyan & Lehka, Please accept this contribution to your efforts to raise money for world vision. I have always treasured my sight. I admire your efforts and wish you success. Happy Holidays!
Michelle Hajduk
US
12/18/2007
"The best $7.00 I ever spent, good luck kids on your amazing journey."
Mekala, Panneer, Anand and Naveen
US
12/18/2007
We are glad we can help people 'see' through Nyan + Lekha Pendyala's "Kids for Sight" project
Myles & Julie Harrington
US
12/18/2007
We were really touched reading the article in the Post Gazette. Good Luck!
Govindh Mohandas
US
12/05/2007
Nyan & Lekha - Great job. Keep it up. Hope you achieve your goal real soon.
Lucy Reckseit
US
12/04/2007
Savithri Venkataraman
US
11/18/2007
I'm happy that I could help this good project.
Premakumari & Mohandas
US
11/18/2007
Eyesight for kids is God's best gift. God gave me a chance to help.
Harry Hodil
US
11/14/2007
Happy ORBIS Birthday! Hope its fantasssssstic! Your friend, Harry. Good luck with ORBIS!
The Karmans
US
11/14/2007
Happy Birthday Nyan! You are a great friend Nyan! -Andrew Happy Birthday Lekha! - Rachel
Kathryn Morrison
US
11/14/2007
Happy Birthday Lehka! Have an extra special day!
Morgan Stormer
US
11/14/2007
Hope you get your paws on lots of birthday goodies!
Anonymous
US
11/14/2007
Happy 9th Birthday Nyan.
Murty Vuppala
US
11/11/2007
You are a great example for not only children but also adults. I will do my best to spread the world of you great cause. You both are saviors. Good luck in all you do. May god be with you always
Ananth Bhoj
US
11/11/2007
Kristina Kushmerek
US
11/09/2007
Nyan & Lehka, you are an inspiration to all of us! Best Wishes! John & Kristina
Bruce Georgi
US
11/08/2007
Congratulations on your success so far--keep the good work!
Paul Papaiah
US
11/06/2007
Good job Nyan & Lehka for a great cause.
Mia, Hannah & Ben Ringeisen
US
11/05/2007
You are doing a good job!
Casey Lux
US
10/29/2007
Elena Orban
US
10/28/2007
Happy Birthday! Lehka. Love, Elena
Jordan McMillen
US
10/28/2007
Happy Birthday Lehka. What a wonderful thing you're doing.
Daniel Sullivan
US
10/28/2007
Seth Swanson
US
10/27/2007
Happy birthday Nyan and Orbis!
John Jordan
US
10/27/2007
Will's Donation on Behalf of Nyan - Happy Birthday Nyan!
James Corbelli
US
10/26/2007
Happy Birthday Lehka. From Nikita
Nancy Schlinker
US
10/25/2007
You should be proud of what you are doing. Keep up the great work!
Samyuktha Arunkumar
US
10/25/2007
Happy Birthday Lekha! Thanks for giving me this opportunity to learn about Orbis
Doreen Deible
US
10/25/2007
Ammamma & DSK Thatha
US
10/24/2007
Happy Birthday, Lehka! So happy that you too are celebrating your birthday with charity and ORBIS. What a team you two make! Wish you all the best.
Frank and Charles Howden
US
10/24/2007
Way to go Nyan and Lehka! You guys are awesome!
Jay & Sharath Ketty
US
10/21/2007
Dear Nyan & Lekha, No person should be without eyesight,especially if it is preventable. Your efforts to help pave the wave is remarkable. We wish you Good Luck!
Ammama & DSK Thatha
US
10/21/2007
Happy Birthday, Nyan! Way to go by celebrating your birthday with charity and ORBIS. Have a great year with the ORBIS project for India.
krishna koka
US
10/20/2007
Anonymous
US
10/19/2007
What a remarkable story... I wish you the best
Zuzana Stiskalova
US
10/15/2007
Nishant Shah
US
10/15/2007
What a great cause!!!!
Ashok Trivedi
US
10/14/2007
You are doing a great job. I wish you great success in this project.
Sunder Rao
US
10/11/2007
"Seeing is believing" God Bless You
Silvia Velasquez
US
10/11/2007
GOOD LUCK
Kiwanis Club of Granville
US
10/11/2007
We hope that this contribution helps in some small way for this important project.
Cindy Mathew
US
10/10/2007
Nyan and Lekha, you both are awesome! Good luck!
Daniela Ortiz
US
10/10/2007
Ammama & DSK Thatha
INDIA
10/03/2007
Dear Nyan & Lehka, We are really very proud of you for taking up such a great cause - Vision is precious. You have our blessings and will always be there for you in all your future endeavors.
Adam Tageldin
US
10/02/2007
Great Job!
Anonymous
US
10/01/2007
Thank you for your efforts
Amity Dias
US
10/01/2007
More from the Coaster Kids! Love, Luke & Emma Dias
Manoj Padmanaban
US
10/01/2007
Nyan & Lehka - Great work. All the best for your endevour
Shanthi Patnaik
US
10/01/2007
Such a great idea and so thoughtful! We are so proud of both of you!! Love, Shanthi Aunty and Patnaik Uncle
Vishal and Kavya Soman
US
09/28/2007
Nyan and Lekha, you are doing a woderful job of this. We are proud to be a small part- Vishal and Kavya
Girish and Deepa Godbole
US
09/28/2007
Nyan and Lekha - Great job for a great cause. Best wishes.
Atul & Ritu Bansal
US
09/27/2007
Best compliments from Rohan & Akash
Amity Dias
US
09/24/2007
Compliments of the coaster Kids! Luke and Emma Dias
Muralidahran Mudaliar
US
09/24/2007
Great cause! I am proud of you! I have donated in a small way. I wish you both the very best to succeed in this endeavor.
Kim, Bob and Ryan Snyder
US
09/21/2007
George and Lorraine Cherian
US
09/11/2007
We wish you continued success
Sukumar Chapa
US
09/11/2007
Best of Luck!
Rupa Mokkapatti
US
09/11/2007
Vision is precious, I hope more people come to help out with your vision
N. Ramakrishna M.D.
US
09/06/2007
Keep up the great work!
rebecca brahm
VIRGIN ISLANDS (US)
09/01/2007
Jean Rueckert
SINGAPORE
09/01/2007
Nyan & Lehka, thank you for giving me the opportunity to help you in supporting a wonderful organization of people.
Anonymous
US
08/29/2007
Aditya & Keerthi Lakshmanan
US
08/26/2007
Dear Nayan and Lekha, I like what you are doing.I am happy I am able to help you. Thank you. With best wishes, Aditya Keerthi
Riya & Neel Palikonda
US
08/26/2007
Harsha Amaravadi
US
08/25/2007
We are very happy to help build a hospital in Madras. Thank you. Please visit us in Boston. Harsha & Natasha
Jayashree Janardhanan
US
08/22/2007
Looking good!
Vivek Ramgopal
US
08/21/2007
We're so proud of both of you! We hope that people of all ages will follow your lead!
Sreenath Pendyala
US
08/19/2007
Hi Nyan & Lekha, You are giving the most precious gift possible to those children who cannot see the world around them.
Dorothy Voelker
US
08/14/2007
Thanks & best wishes to you & your parents for all your hard work!
girija nathan
US
08/11/2007
We wish your endeavour success
Sujan & Lalitha Vatturi
US
08/11/2007
We are very proud of you and your efforts. This is a great cause.
Akash Miriyala
US
08/09/2007
Way to Go! - This is a great thing you are doing.
Jeff Chapa
US
08/05/2007
Good luck!!!
Sharon and Hal Eakes Williamson
US
08/03/2007
We think this is so cool we're going to tell all our friends! What a great way to join hands around the world!
Venkat & Usha Machiraju
US
08/03/2007
All the best
Jyothi & Ramesh Pisipati
US
08/01/2007
Nayan & Lekha: you are an inspiration to us all. Keep up the good work.
Tara talwar
US
07/27/2007
Keep up the good work Nayan and Lehka
Sridhar Palanisamy
US
07/27/2007
I am very proud of you guys. Keep up the good work!
Roger Byford
US
07/25/2007
Anonymous
US
07/23/2007
Very Inspiring work!
Vamsi Narra
US
07/23/2007
Keep up the good work!
James and Jeannette Thompson
US
07/23/2007
Keep up the good work. I am sure through your good works many will benefit.
Krishna & Sangeetha Pendyala
US
07/22/2007
The courage you displayed standing on a chair and talking to 80 people about preventing blindness in children was awesome!
Renuka Palanisamy
US
07/21/2007
Nyan and Lehka, me and Samy Thatha are so proud of you both. Keep it up !
Indrani, Rajeev and Pranoy Solomon
US
07/13/2007
Nyan - we are very proud of your efforts. Best of luck!
Thulasi and Chandra Chandran
US
07/12/2007
Wish you all the best and we are glad at this young age you both are doing some thing good to the handicapped children
Nandita and Kiran Devaraj
INDIA
07/09/2007
Geoffrey Holland
US
07/08/2007
Nyan and Lehka, you are truly making the world a better place. Thank you for your great endeavor.
Rama Ramgopal
US
07/07/2007
Nyan & Lehka...... We are so very proud of you both !
Praveen Pendyala
US
07/05/2007
keep it up guys !!
William Acklin
US
07/03/2007
Nyan and Lehka, thank you for caring for those less fortunate and bringing this to our attention. All the best!
mani manoharan
US
07/03/2007
Nayan and Lekha, you are both are very responsible people,caring for the less fortunate. May God bless you.
Nanamma Lalitha
INDIA
07/02/2007
I am very glad to see you experiencing the Joy of Giving.
Magic Thatha
INDIA
07/02/2007
You are great! Thank you for making the world a better place!
Jim Mendelson
US
06/28/2007
Way to go Nyan and Lehka! Best of luck reaching your goal!
VEENA RAMGOPAL
US
06/28/2007
Good Luck Nyan & Lehka! Keep up the great work!
Anonymous
US
06/26/2007
Thank you for introducing me to the cause
Amity Dias
US
06/21/2007
You two are truly amazing and inspiring! Keep up the great work!
Susie (Susie Auntie) and Tom Levine
US
06/09/2007
Keep up the terrific work. We're very proud of you.
Lehka Pendyala
US
05/03/2007
Orbis is helping children
Nassim Stegamat
US
05/03/2007
Sam Horgan
US
05/03/2007
Nicole Ober
US
05/03/2007
Tyler Vasil
US
05/03/2007
Meghan McMorrow
US
05/03/2007
Samuel Werling
US
05/03/2007
Ashley Bergman
US
05/03/2007
Esme Rubinstein
US
05/03/2007
Sarah Angleoff
US
05/03/2007
Ava Grubschmedt
US
05/03/2007
Hayley Hewlett
US
05/03/2007
Megan & Melinda Maers
US
05/03/2007
Michael J. Eichenlaub
US
05/03/2007
Domenic Scherer
US
05/03/2007
Sangeetha Pendyala
US
05/03/2007
Keep up the great cause!
Central Elementary 2nd Grade
US
05/03/2007
Shirley A. Baldwin
US
05/03/2007
Ravi Sundaram
US
05/03/2007
D.S. Krishna
US
05/03/2007
May God Bless You!
Krishna Pendyala
US
05/02/2007
Thank you for staying true to your word and names. Great going!
Chris J. Roe
US
05/02/2007
Good luck with your fundraising. I am proud that at a young age you have such an important vision.
Matthew A. Helfrich
US
05/02/2007
Way to go Nyan & Lehka! Best of luck with your fundraising!
Andrew Karman
US
05/02/2007
Good Luck Nyan!
 
 
 

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