Manipal: Tragedy struck this young man touted heroic for his tireless contribution in raising funds and coordinating the supply of relief materials. A passionate biker and frisbee player, Avinash, fondly known as Avi, met with a horrific accident in the early hours of August 26 resulting in multiple fractures on his skull and punctured lungs. He is admitted in Manipal Hospital in a serious condition and is on life support.

His near and dear ones have started a donation campaign to cover his estimated medical expenditure of around Rs 25 Lakh.

The close circles of Avi remember him as a man who spread happy vibes around. He was at the centre of volunteerism recently in coordinating rescue and fundraising efforts for those affected by the floods in Kerala and Kodagu. Apart from the collection of relief materials, he had also ensured that they reached those in distress at the earliest.

Now, fighting a battle for life in the ICU, the expenses are skyrocketing and his family is having a hard time managing them.