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Kerala Teen's Tragic Death Gives Life to Many Through Historic Organ Donation

The tragic death of 17-year-old Ayona Monson, a bright Class 12 student from Payyavoor, Kannur, has led to an extraordinary act of compassion by her grieving parents. They consented to donate her vital organs, including her heart and kidneys, giving multiple patients a second chance at life. In a historic first for Kerala, one of her kidneys was transported via a domestic flight to Thiruvananthapuram, with a green corridor ensuring swift delivery to the hospital. Her heart was airlifted to Chennai for a critical patient, transforming a personal tragedy into a powerful legacy of life and hope.

Key Points: Kerala Teen's Organ Donation Saves Lives in Historic Airlift

  • Class 12 student dies after tragic fall
  • Parents consent to organ donation amid grief
  • Heart airlifted to Chennai, kidney flown within Kerala
  • First internal flight used for organ transport in state
  • Green corridor ensures swift transplantation
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In death, Kerala's 17-year-old Ayona Monson gave life and hope to others

After a tragic death, 17-year-old Ayona Monson's organs give life to multiple patients. Her heart flown to Chennai, kidney to Thiruvananthapuram in a first for Kerala.

"Let others live through her. - Ayona's parents"

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 15

The hill town of Payyavoor in Kannur district remains enveloped in grief following the tragic death of a Class 12 student, who succumbed to injuries sustained after allegedly jumping from a school building.

Amid the sorrow, Ayona Monson's family has transformed personal tragedy into a powerful act of compassion through organ donation.

Ayona, a student of a school in Payyavoor, passed away on Wednesday night while on ventilator support in the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Kannur.

The incident occurred on Monday morning, just days before her laboratory model examinations. The police are probing the case.

Despite intensive treatment, her condition deteriorated, leaving her parents to confront an unthinkable loss.

Known among teachers and classmates as a bright, affectionate student who excelled in academics as well as extracurricular activities, Ayona's passing has left an emotional void that the school community is struggling to come to terms with.

In an extraordinary decision taken at the most painful moment of their lives, her parents, Monson and Anita, consented to organ donation.

Ayona's heart, kidneys and other vital organs were retrieved, allowing multiple patients to receive a second chance at life.

One of her kidneys was flown to Thiruvananthapuram on a domestic flight -- marking the first time an internal flight service was used for organ transport in the state.

A green corridor was arranged from the airport to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital to ensure swift transplantation.

Her heart was airlifted to Chennai for a patient undergoing critical treatment, while other organs were allocated to recipients across Kerala.

Even as they mourn their daughter, the family finds solace in the belief that Ayona will continue to live on through others.

"Let others live through her," was the quiet resolve of parents who chose generosity over grief. Ayona is survived by her siblings, Marfin and Angel.

Her funeral will be held at 2.30 p.m. Friday at the cemetery of St Francis of Assisi Church, Tirur.

In a moment when darkness could have prevailed, a young life became light.

In choosing donation, Ayona -- and her parents -- have left behind a legacy far greater than words, proof that even in death, humanity can endure.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The green corridor and the first internal flight for organ transport in Kerala are big steps forward for our medical system. It shows coordination can save lives. But the real heroes are the family. "Let others live through her" – that line shattered me.
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Anjali F
As a parent, I cannot even begin to imagine their pain. To make such a selfless decision in that moment... it's beyond words. We need more awareness about organ donation in India. This story should be shared in every school and college.
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David E
While the organ donation is truly noble, the article glosses over the "allegedly jumping" part. What led to this? The pressure before model exams? We need to have a serious conversation about the mental health of our students. This tragedy should be a wake-up call.
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Karthik V
Heart flown to Chennai, kidney to Trivandrum... Ayona has literally connected our states. In a country where we sometimes focus on our differences, here is a young girl uniting people through the ultimate gift. Rest in power, young one. Your light will not go out.
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Sneha F
My prayers are with the Monson family. To lose a child is every parent's worst nightmare. The fact that they could think of others at such a time... it's the purest form of humanity. Ayona, you were a bright star, and now you are a life-giving force for many families.

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