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with respect. They decided to through organ donation. For
donate Aalin's organs. This single example, Lakshmi Devi from
decision reveals the expanse of Delhi. She traveled to Kedarnath
their thinking and the magnitude last year.
of their personality. While on the For that she had to trek 14
one hand they grieved the loss kilometers. You will be surprised to
of their daughter, on the other know that she undertook this trek
they were also filled with a spirit after a heart transplant. Her heart
of helping others. They wanted was functioning only at 15 per
that no family experiences such cent. Amidst that, she received
a fate. Aalin Sherin Abraham is the heart of a deceased donor.
no longer with us, but her name After that, her life transformed
has joined the ranks of the completely. Gaurang Banerjee
nation's youngest organ donors. from West Bengal has been
Friends, awareness about organ to Nathu La twice. It is located
donation is steadily rising in 14,000 feet above sea level. And
India these days. This is helping the special aspect is that he
those who are in need of it. It achieved this feat after a lung
is also strengthening medical transplant. Ramdev Singh of
research in the country. Many Sikar, Rajasthan, had to undergo
organisations and individuals a kidney transplant. Today, he is
are doing extraordinary work in excelling in sporting activities.
this direction. Friends, you will come across
Friends, like Aalin from Kerala, many such inspiring examples.
there are many people who have This proves once again that a
given a second life to someone single noble act can change
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