Three caring grandsons who were unable to spend time with their grandmother before her death are set to make her proud in a 100 miles journey.
Chandrabala Himatlal Nandha, who died aged 80, had to spend much of the pandemic “suffering in silence” as the family were unable to visit and hug her due to the need of social distancing.
Her Watford grandchildren Dillon and Devan, who are both aged 15, and nine-year-old Khush, all felt upset about the distance they had with their grandmother during lockdown who lived in Leicester.
The grandmother had a series of health issues such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, myeloma, rheumatoid, arthritis and visually impaired – but the boys say she remained very positive and independent despite her issues.
The boys wrote on JustGiving: “Nani (grandmother) was a very fun-loving person who always had time for her family and friends, we will dearly miss her.
“She has left a void in our family, but I will always live my life following her teachings and blessings.”
To mark what would have been her 81st birthday in July, the three boys are set to cycle 100 miles over three days between July 16 and July 18 to raise money for Vista, a charity catered to people with visual impairments.
The boys expect to complete two 40-mile trips, before being joined by friends and family on the final segment of the journey.
Kishen Borkhatria, their dad, said the idea came from the boys after they spent much of the pandemic cycling.
To donate to the cause, visit the JustGiving page here.
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