SIMS Hospital honours organ donors with ‘Wall of Hope’

SIMS Hospital celebrates Indian Organ Donation Day with donor families, inaugurates 'Wall of Hope' to honor generosity.

SIMS Hospital on Saturday marked Indian Organ Donation Day by honouring individuals who have made a significant impact through organ donation. The hospital invited donor families and inaugurated a ‘Wall of Hope’, featuring photos of the donors as a tribute to their generosity.

Donors who made significant contributions across age groups include Pattabiraman, whose generosity enabled organ transplants for four people, Ganapathi Akash, a talented football player who saved six lives through organ donation. Another young donor, Akash, made a lasting impact by saving five lives with his donation, the release said.

Participating in the event, M. Ravi, former Director-General of Police, Greater Chennai Police, pledged his support for organ donation, a press release from the hospital said. “Organ transplantation is more than a medical marvel; it’s a heroic testament to the indomitable human spirit,” he said. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman, SRM Group, said organ donation gave people hope when times were tough.