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<\/p>\nWhen entrepreneur and philanthropist Thiru Thangarathinam toured Mission of Mercy Arizona\u2019s Chandler clinic, he witnessed something that immediately stood out: people receiving not only medical care, but also the knowledge and resources to take control of their health.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very simple,\u201d he said. \u201cI got to see firsthand how people are coming in, the treatment they\u2019re getting, and the lack of awareness many people have that they even have diabetes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The visit inspired the Thiru Family Foundation to make a five-year commitment to Mission of Mercy\u2019s diabetes education and management program, helping expand services beyond Chandler to additional MOM clinic locations.
\nFor Thiru, the investment is about addressing one of the root causes of chronic illness before it leads to more serious health complications. \u201cIf somebody can control diabetes, there are so many other things they can prevent from happening in their life,\u201d he said. \u201cAwareness, education and resources are a good way to eliminate some of the root cause health issues people have.\u201d<\/p>\n
What impressed him most was Mission of Mercy\u2019s comprehensive approach to care. “It\u2019s one thing to tell people they have these issues, but it\u2019s another thing to say, \u2018Here\u2019s what you need to do,\u2019 show them how to do it, and provide the medications they need,\u201d he said. \u201cMany of these patients may not have the money to go to a pharmacy. That holistic approach is very, very impressive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rather than making a one-time gift, Thiru chose a recurring five-year commitment totaling $100,000 because he understands the value of long-term planning. \u201cI want to make sure this program can continue to expand,\u201d he said. \u201cRecurring support helps organizations plan, allocate resources and build sustainable programs. I hope others see the value of making longer-term commitments as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Healthcare has become a central focus of the Thiru Family Foundation\u2019s philanthropy, alongside investments in children\u2019s services and mental health.<\/p>\n
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His goal is to support organizations that create lasting, measurable improvements in people\u2019s lives. Looking ahead, Thiru hopes Mission of Mercy\u2019s diabetes program reaches more underserved Arizonans with the knowledge and confidence to make healthier choices. \u201cFor me, success is creating awareness and teaching people the right behaviors,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen people take action based on what they learn, they live healthier lives and avoid many of the downstream issues that diabetes can cause.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ultimately, Thiru believes access to quality healthcare benefits not only individual patients, but entire communities. \u201cWhen organizations like Mission of Mercy don\u2019t exist, people end up in emergency rooms,\u201d he said. \u201cPrograms like this help people before they reach that point. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and given a fair shot, regardless of their financial circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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