Do-Gooder Alert: Raghav's Hospital Trip

October 22 2008 08:30 PST

We've got to give it to Raghav for this one. The heartthrob singer recently visited a very special fan in the hospital, Dean Sheikh, a seven-year-old boy suffering from a rare, multifunctional disorder called dyskeratosis congenita, which currently only affects 38 people globally. Dean, from Notting Hill in the UK, is in dire need of a bone marrow transplant and is reportedly given only twelve years to live. Dean's concerned mother, Farah Iqbal, is desperately trying to find a bone marrow match for her son, saying, "Dean is a lovely, sociable boy. He is also very happy and very determined. A transplant would improve his quality of life. He wouldn't have to go to [the] hospital all the time and his immune system would be stronger."

Raghav and Iceberg Slimm donated blood at the hospital to see if they were potential matches with Dean. Raghav also presented Dean with an exclusive autographed CD bearing a special message to the champ: "To Dean, the strongest man I know. Lots of love, Raghav." This personalized act of humanitarianism only goes to show how big of a heart the internationally-famed performer truly has. Take note, superstars! Check out photos of Dean, Raghav and Iceberg Slimm below.

Raghav donating blood

Iceberg Slimm donating blood

Dean Sheikh, holding his special CD gift from Raghav

All smiles with Dean, Raghav and Iceberg Slimm

 A special hug from Raghav to Dean

To learn more about bone marrow donation, please click HERE.

 

 

 

 

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November 10, 2008 14:42 PST

Great work and a very kind act. But is Raghav resigned to being a former one-album wonder who does mid-level/college shows here and there? It's been over 4 years now. His management is really dropping the ball on this one.

October 27, 2008 13:32 PST

get well soon. kaka..

October 26, 2008 11:20 PST

HeYy WaSs uP rAvZzZ lUvInN uRr TuNezZz MaNn KeEp It uP..... UrRr SoO CuTe bLeSs u MuWaAaHh..XxXx Lv yA BaBzZzZ

October 23, 2008 14:03 PST

Thas soo awesome!

October 22, 2008 23:46 PST

Gr8 .. Does Anyone Know When His Album Cumin Out . It Was Supposed To Be I think 20th oct

October 22, 2008 20:44 PST

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww thts so cute

October 22, 2008 14:44 PST

So cute...i love raghav for being a good guy.

October 22, 2008 14:35 PST

We are very proud of you raagz...this shows that every artist should start contributing back to our young kids who are suffering wheather they are old or young!! so proud of you two hope dean gets a donor!!

October 22, 2008 14:24 PST

yo manzzz!! howz can we help?

October 22, 2008 14:23 PST

that's so adorable!

October 22, 2008 14:09 PST

that is mad cute. lots of respect.

October 22, 2008 13:28 PST

that is awesome! go raghav!! you guys did a great thing for this kid =)

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