Man in Gurugram saves three lives by donating organs

IANS May 16, 2025 505 views

A man's heroic act of organ donation in Gurugram saved three lives, highlighting both personal tragedy and selfless generosity. After being declared brain dead from a brain hemorrhage, his wife chose to donate his liver and kidneys with family support. These organs were transplanted into three individuals in separate hospitals, demonstrating the impact one life can have. Hospital officials praise the family's courage and transparency in the organ allocation process, emphasizing the spirit of altruism.

"Their strength and compassion...serve as a powerful reminder of the impact one life can have on many." - Shrikanth Srinivasan
Man in Gurugram saves three lives by donating organs
i, May 16: A 37-year-old man saved three lives through organ donation at a private hospital in Gurugram, hospital officials said.

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Gurugram man's organ donation saves three

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Wife's brave choice amid grief

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Liver and kidneys transplanted via NOTTO

The hospital said on Thursday in a statement that, on May 1, a man was rushed to Manipal Hospital following a brain haemorrhage and rapid loss of consciousness.

He was managed in the ICU and placed on ventilatory support.

Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he was declared brain dead on May 12, 2025.

He is survived by his wife and a nine-year-old child.

Despite the unimaginable grief, his wife made the courageous and selfless decision to donate all his organs, duly supported by her family and counselling team.

The liver and both kidneys were retrieved and allocated by National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), while the heart and lungs were deemed unfit for transplant.

The liver was transplanted into a 61-year-old male and one kidney into a 52-year-old male, both at HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka.

The second kidney was transplanted into a 59-year-old female at another private hospital in Delhi.

"Despite the best efforts of the treatment team, the patient's condition did not improve and was declared brain dead. Despite the profound loss, the family made the courageous decision to donate his organs, offering a gift of life to those in need. Their strength and compassion in such a difficult time are truly inspiring and serve as a powerful reminder of the impact one life can have on many," Shrikanth Srinivasan, Chairman, Manipal Institute of Critical Care Medicine, said.

"Organ donation should be an essential component of end-of-life care. Only if the family is fully convinced that their loved one succumbed despite the best possible treatment will they consider doing something for others. Trust is an important component. Transparency in the allocation of organs as per the waiting list, like it is being done in our country by NOTTO, gives a lot of confidence to the family to arrive at the correct decision. This altruistic gesture by the family has saved three lives, and this is the true spirit of humanity. He will live on," Avnish Seth VSM, Head, Manipal Organ Sharing and Transplant, said.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is truly inspiring! đź‘Ź More Indians need to come forward for organ donation. That wife showed incredible strength in her darkest moment to give life to others. We need better awareness campaigns about organ donation in regional languages too.
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Priya M.
My father received a kidney transplant last year. Families like this are real heroes who give second chances. The NOTTO system works fairly but we need more hospitals equipped for transplants, especially in smaller cities.
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Sanjay T.
While this is commendable, why are heart and lungs often deemed unfit? Our transplant infrastructure needs improvement. Also, the government should provide some financial support to donor families - they're doing nation's service.
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Ananya R.
This story moved me to tears. That little child will grow up knowing their father was a lifesaver even in death. We should make organ donor registration automatic with Aadhaar, with opt-out option for those who object.
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Vikram S.
Respect to the medical team for handling this sensitively. In many hospitals, families aren't even informed about donation options. More training needed for ICU staff nationwide about brain death protocols and counseling.
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Neha P.
We need to remove myths around organ donation in our society. Many still believe it affects rebirth or rituals. Schools should teach about this - it's the ultimate daan. 🙏 My whole family is registered as donors after reading such stories.

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