In an act of great compassion in the face of tragedy, the family of Jyoti Dongre, a 45-year-old shop owner from Indora, chose to donate her essential organs following her death in a car accident.
Jyoti Dongre was riding her two-wheeler towards Jaitala Road in Subhash Nagar three days ago when she was involved in an accident with a car. She was transported to Viveka Hospital for medical assistance after suffering severe head injuries in the accident. Despite the medical team’s best efforts, her condition worsened, and she was declared brain dead owing to massive internal bleeding.
Amidst the profound grief enveloping her family, which includes her husband Rajkumar and daughter Sakshi, they made the compassionate decision to consent to organ donation. Their written consent encompassed the donation of lungs, both kidneys, liver, and a pair of corneas, embodying the essence of altruism that characterizes the selfless act of organ donation.
The Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre (ZTCC) Nagpur played a pivotal role in facilitating the allocation of organs, adhering meticulously to national guidelines. The organs designated for donation found suitable recipients across various hospitals in Nagpur, offering a lifeline to five individuals in dire need.
While the lungs were deemed unsuitable for transplant due to medical reasons, the pair of corneas was graciously contributed to the Mahatme Eye Bank. This benevolent gesture marks the 31st instance of deceased organ donation in the city this year and the 126th since the initiation of this noble initiative back in 2013.
The act of the Dongre family in consenting to organ donation in the face of their personal loss serves as an inspiring example of selflessness and altruism. Their decision has not only provided hope and extended the lives of individuals in need but also reinforces the significance and impact of organ donation in saving and transforming lives.