British Tamil Thusha Kamaleswaran launches Spinal Hope

14 years ago, Thusha Kamaleswaran was paralysed after being caught in the crossfire of a gang fight. The five-year-old was dancing in the aisle of her uncle’s shop when she was gunned down. The CCTV footage shocked the world.

Fast forward to 2025, the British Tamil is now studying medicine at Cambridge university, and has bravely managed to forgive her attackers. She is also preparing for the launch of her new charity.

Thusha suffered devastating spinal cord injuries. To help other individuals with spinal cord injuries to lead independent, fulfilling lives, the 19-year-old is launching Spinal Hope.

A registered charity, @spinal_hope will help financially, emotionally and offer mentoring sessions for people with spinal cord injury.

Thusha is hosting the event on the 29th March (14 year anniversary since the incident) at Grant View Banqueting Hall in North West London. Event details on eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rise-of-spinal-hope-tickets-1257212950779

In an interview with the Mirror on International Women’s Day, @ks_thusha said, “To suddenly be told your whole life is changing and all your hopes and dreams are ripped away can be devastating, so the charity aims to help people both emotionally and financially.