MOHAN Foundation, celebrated World Kidney Day on March 11, 2010 at Loyola College premises. Incidentally, MOHAN Foundation had installed a plaque in memory of the organ donors of chennai 10 years ago and also planted saplings at the same place, many of which have now grown to tall trees!
It was but fitting that we celebrated the world kidney day here, by inviting some Donor families and recognizing their support to the cause of Organ Donation.
First of all, Dr Sunil Shroff gave a short talk. Then, Transplant Coordinator Veena read out a poem on Organ Donation. This was followed by a moving poem rendering by Dr Sumana written by a mother who had lost her young son in an accident but had donated his heart.
Then, all the donor family members laid a wreath and a garland at the plaque.
Mr Anant Krishnan, Internet editor of The Hindu, gave away a certificate to each of the donor families, honoring their selfless act of donating organs and saving lives, at a time of terrible grief of losing their loved ones.
Thanks to the donor families who had kindly attended the function and also to all the Donors all over India who are such a pillar of support to the Organ Donation campaign!
Poem written by a mother who donated her son’s organs
YOU NEVER SAID GOODBYE
You never said I am leaving
Little did I know that this little son
Of ours was all set, to set forever
When we heard him whisper in our ears
Oh mom, dear dad, here I am with the Lord
Enthralled by his blissful serenity
Never feel the vacuum of my absence
For I’ve left the imprints of my presence
Ever praise the Lord but never curse him
For he, whom the Lord loves never leaves him
There is no pain or pressure
The journey to the distant world is a pleasure
Mom, I felt the organs are of no avail
In my quest towards the ultimate
Thus, my wish is to give so that
I can take the cherished values of the maker
Mom and dad, aren’t you proud of me
Our souls are entwined forever
And we’ll never be apart
Ever think of me for I’m right there
Not only in your heart
But also in someone else’s.
Donor Family Details:
29 Year old Mr. Venkatesh was declared brain dead in a road accident. The family consented to donate his eyes, kidneys and liver. Mr Anand, his cousin represented Mr Venkatesh and received the certificate of appreciation from MOHAN foundation.
42 year old Mrs. Sumathi, was declared brain dead in a road accident. Mr Rajendran her husband, donated her eyes, kidneys, liver and heart. Mr . Rajendran had come with his twin sons to attend the function and received the certificate of appreciation.
52 year old Mrs . Asha Devi was declared brain dead in a road accident. Her husband, Mr. Chandrasekharan donated her heart, eyes, kidneys and liver. Mr . Chandrasekharan represented Mrs. Asha Devi and received the certificate of appreciation from MOHAN Foundation.
