How Did Avinash Save Life Of Five People

No one knows when they may die, but when you go, you can leave a legacy. You will be in the heart of others, as long as the sun shines.

In 2020, Aakash and Nivedita didn’t know much about organ donation. But when their 30-year-old son, Avinash, suffered fatal head injuries in a road accident, the attending doctor gently encouraged them to consider a donation. They agreed. Their son’s heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas helped to save the lives of five people.

In India, with over 10 lakh people awaiting corneal transplantation, 50,000 in line for heart transplantation, and 20,000 in need of lung transplantation. 

‍What is Organ Donation?

• Organ donation is the surgical procedure of transplanting a healthy organ to replace a defective one in a patient, thus increasing their survival rate by years.
• A transplant is a second chance at life for those in need.

‍Types of Organ Donation

• Living donation: living person donates an organ for transplantation.
• Deceased donation: It takes place after death.

‍Eligibility Criteria of Donation

• Without any age limit, it can be started at as young as six weeks. 
• The Health and condition of your organs are an essential part. 
• Organs and tissues like the heart, kidneys, lungs, corneas, pancreas, etc. can be donated.

‍How to Register for Organ Donation

• You need to fill out a consent form that is available online at the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) website or accessed from the Organization dealing with the donation. 
• Just get a donor card from organ donation agencies. While it is not legally binding, it signifies the willingness to donate.
• Write a Will with AasaanWill, and record your wish in the Will document. 

Click here to find organ donantion organisation in your State/City.

‍Why Should You Donate?

• There are many in dire need of vital organs to sustain their life. 
• Consider giving life to another person even in death – and save a life.

‍How Can AasaanWill Help?

• You can write your donation wishes through a Will and family members can execute the same after your life. 
• In India, it is the next kin of the donor, who will decide whether to donate your organs after your demise. 
• Even if you have pledged, no donation will take place if your next of kin will not sign the donation form. 
• Write down your wishes through Will, and discuss your wish with your family. This enables your family to carry out your wishes and make an impact on society. AasaanWill.Zaroori Hai !