CHANDIGARH,17.04.2025-In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring act, the family of 36-year-old Ravinder Singh from Gori Peera Vali Gali, Samana, Patiala, transformed theirunimaginable tragedy into a lifesaving gift by donating his organs after his brain death.
Ravinder, a jeweller, suffered a fatal road accident on April 10, 2025. Despite initial treatment at Rajindra Hospital and further care at PGIMER, Chandigarh, he was declared brain dead on April 16, 2025. In their deep sorrow, Ravinder’s parents, Mr. Sinder Pal Singh and Mrs. Rajinder Kaur, were approached for organ donation with the support of Head Constable Gagandeep Singh of Pasiana, who provided both emotional support and guidance during this difficult time.
“Ravinder Singh’s family has turned a devastating loss into a legacy of life,” said Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER . “Their decision exemplifies selflessness and the supreme human spirit. Our dedicated team, including doctors, transplant coordinators, and paramedics, worked tirelessly to ensure the donation process was handled with dignity and compassion.”
The family's brave choice led to the successful retrieval of both kidneys and the pancreas, which were transplanted into terminally ill patients. One recipient received a kidney and pancreas, while the other received a kidney.
“No parent should ever have to go through what we did,” shared Sinder Pal Singh. “But if our son's passing can mean life for someone else, then his soul lives on in the most beautiful way. This decision was painful, but we believe it gave his death a greater meaning.”