Organ donors’ families honoured

Pune: A special programme was organised at the Ruby Hall Clinic recently to honour family members of the organ donors, who set an example by making an important decision in the most challenging of times. The programme started with an awareness rally, which was flagged off from the Ruby Hall Clinic and went on to Hotel Blue Nile Chowk. 

After the rally a special event, ‘Meet the Superheroes’, was organised at the Dr RS Wadia Auditorium in the Ruby Hall Cancer Centre. 

Chief guest and senior social worker Vidya Baal, guest of honour and Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Vice-Chancellor Nitin Karmalkar, Ruby Hall Clinic CEO Bomi Bhote, COO Dr Kishor Pujari, Medical Director Dr Sanjay Pathare, Dr Ashish Khanijo, Dr Sunil Shenvi,  Dr Nita Munshi, Dr Shirish Yande, Dr Abhay Huprikar, Dr Abhay Sadre, Dr CN Makhale and Dr Sheetal Dhadphale-Mahajani were present.

Speaking on this occasion, Baal said the fact that even during the testing time, relatives of the organ donors keep their mind stable and take an important decision, which gives a new lease of life to many people. The message that is sent out through such programmes is vital. 

Echoing similar sentiments, Nitin Karmalkar said, “Till now, we have been hearing stories about organ donation. However, the experiences narrated by the organ donors’ family members touched my heart. The message of organ donation should reach out to all youngsters and I will make efforts to create awareness among students.” Dr Kishor Pujari said, “Without living the situation, we cannot express the feeling. Every day, we see patients struggling with life and their will to live. Therefore, it is important to spread more awareness about organ donation.”