Solomon Raja fondly known as ‘Appa’, is a pillar of strength for 45 HIV positive kids in Chennai. Raja and his wife always wanted to adopt children, but things took a turn when after 8 years of their marriage they were blessed with two children. But the guilt of abandoning the idea of adoption troubled Raja, and he decided to adopt a boy who was HIV positive.

"Initially I had no other option but to leave him behind and go for work. The boy invariably hated being kept alone at home and called out people. Meanwhile, I would somehow manage to get out of work during a 45-minute lunch break to feed and make sure he’s alright."