Appearance: There is no better gift in life than the gift of life – something that these siblings will cherish forever as they share a bond that is deeper than blood or their umbilical cord – their kidney.
right next to Raksha Bandhan, this sister gave more meaning to the festival celebrated with pomp to strengthen the brother-sister bond. Doctor sujata Dev salutes their bond by gifting his brother Sandeep Kumar Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, also a kidney and a new lease of life.
“I cannot thank her enough. Usually brothers give gifts to sisters on Raksha Bandhan. But Sujatha gave me the gift of life by giving me her kidney,” said Kumar, a 1989 batch IRS officer, in a trembling voice. said, You On the phone from the hospital.
Kumar is currently posted as Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Dr Dev is a Gynecologist and Professor Medical Colleges in Lucknow.
“My elder brother is everything to me. As a medical professional, I knew about kidney donation and what to keep in mind after donating a kidney. I am happy that I am able to give new life to my brother,” Dr Sujata Dev, 51, told TOI before leaving for Lucknow on Friday evening.
Kumar underwent a kidney transplant Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Center (IKDRC) in Ahmedabad on August 14. Kumar is recovering and his creatinine level is within the prescribed limits, informed the doctors. He is likely to be discharged soon.
IT commissioner was on dialysis since February
This is the second time Kumar has undergone a kidney transplant. In 2012, after both his kidneys failed, Kumar underwent a kidney transplant at IKDRC in 2013. At that time, the donation belonged to a brain-dead patient from Surat. At the same time, from 2013-15, Kumar served as the Commissioner of Income Tax in Surat. After having a kidney transplant, Kumar became actively involved in creating awareness about cadaver donation in Gujarat. Currently, he is the Vice President of Donate Life, a Surat-based NGO working for organ donation awareness.
Nilesh Mandalwala, Founder President, Donate Life said, “After receiving organ donation in 2013, he decided to do something to create awareness about organ and cadaver donation and stressed on creating an NGO for the purpose and for this Like we started Donate Life in 2015.” , said.
After a kidney transplant in 2013, Kumar was leading a normal life till last year, when he started having kidney problems.
“I have been on dialysis since February this year. We tried twice for body donation but could not find the right match. The only option left was to donate a kidney from a family member. My sister readily agreed to donate her kidney and it matched,” Kumar said.
right next to Raksha Bandhan, this sister gave more meaning to the festival celebrated with pomp to strengthen the brother-sister bond. Doctor sujata Dev salutes their bond by gifting his brother Sandeep Kumar Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, also a kidney and a new lease of life.
“I cannot thank her enough. Usually brothers give gifts to sisters on Raksha Bandhan. But Sujatha gave me the gift of life by giving me her kidney,” said Kumar, a 1989 batch IRS officer, in a trembling voice. said, You On the phone from the hospital.
Kumar is currently posted as Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Dr Dev is a Gynecologist and Professor Medical Colleges in Lucknow.
“My elder brother is everything to me. As a medical professional, I knew about kidney donation and what to keep in mind after donating a kidney. I am happy that I am able to give new life to my brother,” Dr Sujata Dev, 51, told TOI before leaving for Lucknow on Friday evening.
Kumar underwent a kidney transplant Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Center (IKDRC) in Ahmedabad on August 14. Kumar is recovering and his creatinine level is within the prescribed limits, informed the doctors. He is likely to be discharged soon.
IT commissioner was on dialysis since February
This is the second time Kumar has undergone a kidney transplant. In 2012, after both his kidneys failed, Kumar underwent a kidney transplant at IKDRC in 2013. At that time, the donation belonged to a brain-dead patient from Surat. At the same time, from 2013-15, Kumar served as the Commissioner of Income Tax in Surat. After having a kidney transplant, Kumar became actively involved in creating awareness about cadaver donation in Gujarat. Currently, he is the Vice President of Donate Life, a Surat-based NGO working for organ donation awareness.
Nilesh Mandalwala, Founder President, Donate Life said, “After receiving organ donation in 2013, he decided to do something to create awareness about organ and cadaver donation and stressed on creating an NGO for the purpose and for this Like we started Donate Life in 2015.” , said.
After a kidney transplant in 2013, Kumar was leading a normal life till last year, when he started having kidney problems.
“I have been on dialysis since February this year. We tried twice for body donation but could not find the right match. The only option left was to donate a kidney from a family member. My sister readily agreed to donate her kidney and it matched,” Kumar said.
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