Will Raghava Lawrence's ₹1 Lakh Contribution Help the Elderly Couple Selling Sweets on Trains?

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Key Takeaways
- Raghava Lawrence has pledged ₹1 lakh to support an elderly couple.
- The couple sells sweets on trains to survive.
- He emphasizes the importance of community support.
- Lawrence's efforts are part of his initiative, 'Maatram'.
- His actions inspire others to contribute to social causes.
Chennai, Sep 11 (NationPress) Deeply touched by the determination of an elderly couple who make a living selling sweets on trains, actor and producer Raghava Lawrence, recognized for his philanthropic efforts, has pledged to donate ₹1,00,000 to assist them, aiming to provide comfort and support. He has urged anyone with information about the couple to contact him.
On Thursday, Raghava Lawrence shared on his X timeline, "Today, I came across a post on social media regarding an 80-year-old man and his wife in Chennai who craft sweets and polis, selling them on trains to make ends meet. Their resilience truly touched my heart."
The actor continued, "I am willing to contribute ₹1,00,000 to aid their journey, hoping it brings them solace and strength. I have tried to reach the contact shared but have been unsuccessful. If anyone is aware of their details, please connect with me. And if you see them on the train, do consider purchasing their sweets and supporting them in any possible way. #ServiceIsGod #Maatram"
It's noteworthy that Raghava Lawrence has been dedicated to assisting the underprivileged through his initiative called 'Maatram'.
Recently, the actor expressed on his X timeline, "Life imparts numerous lessons. We encounter ups and downs, seeking happiness externally. With time, we realize that genuine happiness emanates from within. Ultimately, true peace and joy arise from serving others and impacting their lives positively. #Serviceisgod"
Raghava Lawrence, consistently providing financial aid to the needy and those with disabilities, gained attention recently for aiding another actor, KPY Bala, in constructing restrooms at a government school, thus providing essential relief for students lacking proper facilities.
Before that, he assisted a father who had to pledge his late wife's mangalsutra to finance his daughter's education. Raghava chose to retrieve the gold mangalsutra that a financially struggling father had pledged to facilitate his daughter's college fees.
Last year, he purchased and distributed 10 tractors across villages in the state to support impoverished farmers.