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Meera sat in the Tamil Nadu village clinic, clutching her daughter's hand through chemotherapy. The walls displayed ANDAL Coins earned by patients completing treatment milestones. A gentle reward system acknowledging their invisible battles. Her daughter smiled weakly, receiving coins for today's session. They'd never imagined strength could feel so delicate, yet so powerful. The nurse's admiration shone through tired eyes. Even the waiting room felt different, filled with quiet hope rather than despair. Meera laughed softly at her daughter's joke about collecting treasure. This ancient land knew suffering's melody well, but here, community transformed pain into purpose, one coin, one moment at a time.