Overview

• Khushi, whom Dr. Tanmay Motiwala treated for a chest wall tumour at age five, sent him a set of handmade wedding gifts after she was unable to attend his wedding.
• The gifts included a nod to a hospital jest in which Khushi dubbed the surgeon ‘Donkey = Tanmay,’ reflecting the playful rapport they developed during chemotherapy.
• Dr. Motiwala’s August 2 post on X described receiving the package on his wedding eve and being moved to tears by Khushi’s thoughtful gesture.
• Users on X flooded the post with supportive messages, praising the story as a testament to the emotional dimensions of healing and the impact of personal ties in medical care.
• The viral story highlights a broader trend of human-interest medical narratives resonating widely on social media.