About Us – carehivefoundation.org

Restoring hope through compassionate rehabilitation and care

Our Story

In his years of physiotherapy practice, Dr. Shaji Thomas witnessed a recurring and heartbreaking pattern: patients who managed to undergo emergency surgeries or life-saving treatments, but were unable to complete their recovery — simply because they couldn’t afford rehabilitation.

Post-surgical physiotherapy and long-term care are critical for restoring independence, mobility, and dignity. Yet, many patients — especially those from underprivileged backgrounds — are forced to skip this vital phase due to financial hardship. The impact is especially devastating when the patient is the family’s primary breadwinner. Recovery from conditions like stroke, paralysis, or spinal injury can take months or even years — and without proper support, families are left struggling, often in silence.

Rehabilitation remains one of the most overlooked aspects of healthcare in India. While many in the physiotherapy community have offered free services, sustainable, quality care needs time, resources, and infrastructure.

Recognizing this urgent gap, Dr. Shaji and a group of like-minded professionals and trustees came together to form Care Hive Foundation — a dedicated initiative to provide accessible, affordable, and compassionate rehabilitation support to those who need it most.

Our mission also includes long-term care for bedridden patients and those living with chronic conditions such as kidney failure or cardio-pulmonary ailments, especially those without adequate financial or social support.

At Care Hive, we believe recovery should not be a privilege — it should be a right.

Our Vision

A society where no patient is denied the chance to heal, recover, and thrive — regardless of their financial or social background.

Our Mission

To ensure underprivileged patients receive the rehabilitation and long-term care they need to recover with dignity, independence, and hope.

Our Core Values

Compassion: We treat every patient with dignity, empathy, and respect.
Accessibility: We remove barriers to care for the underserved.
Collaboration: We work with healthcare professionals and communities to extend our impact.
Accountability: We manage every resource with transparency and integrity.
Empowerment: We help patients reclaim independence and rebuild their lives.

Who We Are?

We Support

We offer financial aid for essential treatments, surgeries, and medications to underprivileged patients who cannot afford life-saving care.

We Bridge

We connect individuals with hospitals, doctors, and affordable healthcare services—ensuring no one is denied treatment due to lack of access.

We Empower

Through generous donations and partnerships, we bring hope to families facing medical crises—restoring health, dignity, and peace of mind.

What We Do?

We Support Critical Recovery

From stroke and paralysis to spinal injuries, our physiotherapy and rehab programs help patients regain mobility, independence, and dignity. We focus on individuals who are most vulnerable — particularly primary breadwinners whose families depend on them.

We Offer Long-Term Care

We extend our care to patients living with chronic conditions like kidney failure or cardio-pulmonary ailments. Whether bedridden or needing ongoing support, we stand by those who have no financial or social safety net.

We Serve the Underserved

Our services are available to Indian citizens from economically underprivileged backgrounds — especially those with Orange Ration Cards, Below Poverty Line status, or referred by healthcare professionals.

We Ensure Impactful Giving

Every donation we receive supports free or subsidized rehabilitation, home visits, mobility aids, and essential care services. We operate with full transparency and accountability — ensuring that your support helps people truly heal.

Meet Our Team

Wade Warren

Lead Volunteer

Kristin Watson

Lead Volunteer

Bessie Cooper

Lead Volunteer

TESTIMONIALS

After my stroke, I couldn’t afford rehab. Care Hive stepped in with physiotherapy support that helped me regain my mobility and dignity. Their help changed not just my life, but gave hope to my entire family.

My father needed long-term care for kidney failure. We had no financial support until Care Hive Foundation offered free home visits and equipment. They truly serve the underserved with compassion and accountability

As a breadwinner, I was paralyzed after an accident. With no means for rehab, I thought recovery was impossible. Care Hive’s dedicated team helped me walk again. Recovery shouldn’t be a privilege — and they prove it every day.