Latest Incidents

Here are some of the latest incidents TEAM Aid volunteer coordinators have provided assistance for.

August 18, 2023  –  
Glendale Heights, 
Illinois, 
USA
It is with great sorrow that we share news of the passing of a 64-year-old gentleman due to a heart attack. The family intends to transport his remains to Kerala and TEAM Aid is coordinating the logistics.
August 17, 2023  –  
Dallas, 
Texas, 
US
We deeply regret to inform you about the passing of a 37-year-old doctor due to a heart attack. The unfortunate incident occurred while he and his family were traveling in Chicago from Columbia, Mississippi. We are in the process of arranging a Hindu funeral service, which will take place in West Chicago on Saturday, 19th August 2023.
August 14, 2023  –  
West Palm Beach, 
Florida, 
USA
A 42-year-old business executive was found deceased in his apartment. Up on the request of the family members, TEAM Aid, coordinated a Hindu Funeral Service and shipped cremated ashes to his family.
August 13, 2023  –  
Norfolk, 
Virginia, 
USA
A 28-year-old woman suddenly lost consciousness, and her friends immediately called for emergency medical services. Despite their efforts to revive her, they were unable to do so. Tragically, she was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter. TEAM Aid worked in coordination with different entities to swiftly arrange the transportation of her body to her parents in Mumbai, India.
August 13, 2023  –  
Milford, 
Massachusetts, 
USA
An elderly woman who had been visiting her children suffered a heart attack on 08/13/2023. She was swiftly transported to a hospital in Boston, where she battled for her life for several days before tragically passing away. The volunteers from TEAM Aid are currently organizing a Hindu Funeral service and providing assistance to her grieving family members.
August 11, 2023  –  
Plano, 
Texas, 
USA
A 57-year-old woman, who happened to be a prominent politician and the vice chairperson of a municipality in Telangana state, tragically collapsed and passed away within the emergency room of a nearby hospital. Volunteers from TEAM Aid swiftly coordinated the process and facilitated the transportation of her body to her hometown in Telangana for the funeral services.
July 29, 2023  –  
Bothell, 
Washington, 
United States
A 58-year old woman suffered from multiple brain strokes, hospitalized for a few days. Unfortunately, she did not survive. TEAM Aid is helping her family transporting her mortal remains to her home in Hyderabad, Telangana State, India.
July 28, 2023  –  
Fairfax, 
Virginia, 
USA
An international student from India, who arrived for higher education in June 2023, faced a challenging situation when he was terminated from the university due to unfortunate circumstances. As a result, he became homeless and found himself without the financial means to continue his education or to return to India. The Embassy of India stepped in and replaced his lost passport, while TEAM Aid purchased an airline ticket and made travel arrangements to ensure his safe return to his family in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
July 22, 2023  –  
Toronto, 
Ontario, 
Canada
A 57 year old gentleman died in his sleep. TEAM Aid is transporting his mortal remains to his family members in New Delhi, India.
July 14, 2023  –  
Jacksonville, 
Florida, 
Duval
Mother passed away unexpectedly with emergency open heart surgery on 4/14/2023, we are having trouble finding guidance regarding probate as she was separated from abusive husband. Florida does not recognize her as divorced and won’t allow us to file probate.

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