Manama: In a heartwarming gesture, Thamanna Manesh Kumar, a fifth-grade student at the Indian School Bahrain (ISB), exhibited compassion by donating her 29-centimeter-long hair to cancer patients in Bahrain. 11-year-old Thamanna, an avid reader, had refrained from a significant haircut since 2021. Her father, Manesh Kumar, employed as an engineer at AISCO, and her mother, Thushara, along with her younger sister Tamesha, who is studying in UKG, comprise the family originally from Kottayam, Kerala, now residing in Juffair.The benevolent act of donating hair holds particular significance for cancer patients undergoing mental and physical challenges due to their illness. Thamanna’s donated hair will be utilized to craft wigs for individuals undergoing chemotherapy. The hair was formally handed over to officials at the Bahrain Cancer Society in Adliya.Expressing pride in their daughter’s understanding of such acts of kindness at a young age, Thamanna’s parents mentioned being inspired by other ISB students regularly engaging in similar noble endeavors. ISB’s Honorary Chairman, Prince S. Natarajan, Honorary Secretary Saji Antony, and Principal VR Palaniswamy extended their congratulations to Thamanna for her remarkable act of kindness.This altruistic deed not only reflects Thamanna’s empathy but also highlights the positive influence of the ISB community in fostering a spirit of benevolence among its students. Thamanna’s selfless contribution serves as a shining example of the impact a young individual can make in the lives of others through a simple yet profound act of kindness.
