Saying goodbye to a loved one is arduous. Yet we all experience these difficult farewells at various points in our lives, whether during school, college, or in our retirement years. With the advent of social media, the memories of the departed live on, though but a shadow of their past lives.
Only when death tears us apart do we realize that not only have we bid farewell to a dear friend or a family member — but a piece of ourselves.
Dr. Ratish Babu succumbed to a fatal cerebral aneurysm rupture during his internship year. Intensive care, heroic resuscitation efforts, and advanced specialist expertise were helpless in the face of his fearsome condition. Ever helpful, jovial, and humble, Dr. Ratish was a true friend to us all.
That we were not able to say goodbye to him is a sore spot for each one of us. We started RBMCF inspired by his friendship, his parents, and all those who loved him. We endeavour to keep his memory alive in the way he deserved — by helping people in need, by sharing love, and by always maintaining integrity.
Batchmates gathered at a local orphanage near Tiruvalla to honour Ratish's birth date with a cash donation and the gift of their time.
Batchmates of the 2005–2011 MBBS batch gathered in Tiruvalla and decided to formally register a charitable society in Dr. Ratish's name.
Registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act, 1955.
With contributions from 80 members, ₹3,00,000 donated to PPCS Trichur for the Hospice & Day Care Centre. One cubicle named in Ratish's honour.
