Lone Samaritan who heeds calls of crisis

Jessila Angelina dreams of building orphanages and old-age homes for the poor | EXPRESS

- HARINI M

The sun rose over Mamasapuram just like any other day last September 27, casting a golden glow on a village unaware of the storm that lay ahead. It was a morning filled with the mundane warmth of routine, as over 35 residents waved off their loved ones who boarded a minibus. Within hours, frantic calls shattered the calm, delivering the harrowing news of an accident. The minibus had veered off a narrow road near the primary health centre, plunging into a pit. The crash left four dead, including three students, and 27 others grievously injured. The air was thick with grief and chaos as families rushed to the scene.

Amid the turmoil, J Jessila Angeline emerged as a beacon of hope. The 35-year-old CEO of the Srivilliputhur-based NGO, We Vitamin Global, Jessila and her team were already onsite, offering solace and action. Spotting the critically injured 19-year-old Puviraj, Jessila swiftly coordinated with doctors and arranged urgent medical care in Madurai. Even months later, she remains a pillar of support for Puviraj's family. "Jessila's presence was a miracle. She saved my nephew's life," says S Ramasamy, Puviraj's uncle.