A 67-year-old woman from Hooghly district was admitted to CMRI, CK Birla Hospitals Kolkata on 10th November following a severe brain stroke. On 11th November, she was declared brain-dead, and her family chose to donate her organs — a decision made in deep grief, yet guided by compassion and humanity. Her courage in death became a source of hope for others still fighting for life.
The retrieval was carried out at CMRI in coordination with the regional organ sharing network (ROTTO). Her eyes, kidneys, and liver were retrieved and shared with patients awaiting transplants. The procedure was conducted seamlessly by the hospital’s multidisciplinary transplant team, ensuring that each organ was harvested according to established protocols. The hospital extended its condolences to the family and acknowledged their generous act by giving her a guard of honour.
Sombrata Roy, Unit Head, CMRI, CK Birla Hospitals Kolkata, said, “We are deeply grateful to the family for their courageous decision during a time of immense grief. Their kindness has given several patients a second chance at life. This act reminds us of how powerful organ donation can be — it carries forward a legacy of compassion and gives meaning to loss. At CMRI, CK Birla Hospitals Kolkata, we are committed to supporting such life-saving efforts and encouraging more people to come forward for this noble cause.”
CMRI, CK Birla Hospitals Kolkata continues to stand by the national movement for organ donation and encourages more people to consider pledging their organs, a simple act that can change many lives.
