Arjun Patoliya died on Air India Flight 171. He was heading home after honouring his wife’s last wish by scattering her ashes following her death just over two weeks ago. His 4 and 8 year old daughters are now orphaned and a GoFundMe started to help their future.
By Vinod Khimji:
In a span of just 18 days, two young sisters — only 4 and 8 years old — have lost both of their beloved parents.
Their mother, Bharti Patoliya, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Fulfilling her final wish, her husband Arjun Patoliya travelled to India to scatter her ashes in her homeland in Gujarat. But on his journey home to their daughters, tragedy struck again — Arjun was among those lost in the Air India Flight Tragedyin June 2025, shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad.
Arjun left to bid farewell to his wife, never returned to the children they both raised. Now, these two beautiful young girls have been left without parents — their world turned upside down in just over two weeks.
Arjun was a valued member of our team at Inspired Elements and also a close family friend for many years.
This campaign set by me and the family, aims to provide security, stability, and love in the years ahead. Your support will help:
- Provide a stable, nurturing home and safe environment
- Ensure continued access to education and emotional support
- Establish trusted long-term wellbeing care
- Build a future rooted in love, healing, and opportunity
All funds raised will go directly to a legal trust or the appointed guardians to ensure every penny is dedicated to the girls’ needs.
Every Contribution Matters
No amount is too small. Your support will make a lasting impact on this young family’s life.
Please donate and share this campaign with your network — let’s come together to make a real difference in their lives.
Visit – https://gofund.me/112747b8 to donate.
