“A Life Cut Short, a Legacy That Endures: Organ Donation at PGIMER Creates New Beginnings”
“Four Lives Saved: Heart, Liver and 2 Kidneys transplanted at PGIMER”
In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring gesture of humanity, the family of 33-year-old Jatinder Singh, a school bus driver from Fatehgarh Sahib, made the brave decision to donate his organs following his tragic demise. PGIMER Chandigarh facilitated the noble act, ensuring that his heart, kidneys, and liver gave a new lease on life to those in critical need.
Jatinder Singh , a resident of Vill. Anaitpura, Saidpura, Fatehgarh Sahib, met with a devastating road traffic accident on February 12, 2025, which resulted in severe head injuries. Despite the relentless efforts of medical professionals at PGIMER, he was declared brain dead on February 22, 2025, following the mandatory brain stem death certification procedures.
With immense courage and a deep sense of altruism, Jatinder Singh’s father, Sh. Kesar Singh, consented to organ donation, turning an unbearable personal loss into a beacon of hope for multiple families. His heart, both kidneys, and liver were successfully retrieved and transplanted into critically ill patients at PGIMER, reaffirming the institute’s commitment to saving lives through cadaveric organ donation.
Speaking on this act of supreme generosity, Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, remarked, “Organ donation is the purest expression of humanity, where loss transforms into hope. Jatinder Singh’s family has demonstrated unparalleled selflessness, and their noble gesture will inspire countless others to embrace the gift of life.”
Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, & Head, Dept. of Hospital Administration, cum Nodal Officer, ROTTO , emphasized PGIMER’s pivotal role in the organ donation landscape, stating, “Timely intervention and seamless coordination between medical teams and the donor family are crucial in ensuring the success of organ transplantation. Jatinder Singh’s legacy will live on, not only through the lives he has saved but also through the awareness this act generates.”
Expressing his emotions, Sh. Kesar Singh, father of the donor , said, “Losing a son is unbearable, but knowing that he continues to live on through others gives us strength. If his donation can save lives, it is the least we can do to honor his memory.”
PGIMER Chandigarh remains steadfast in its mission to promote organ donation, providing unwavering support to grieving families who choose to uphold the ultimate act of giving. This case serves as a poignant reminder of how one decision can create a ripple effect of hope, transforming tragedies into life-saving opportunities.
The selfless decision of Jatinder Singh’s family serves as a powerful reminder that even in moments of profound loss, there is the potential to create new beginnings. PGIMER salutes this act of unparalleled generosity and encourages society to recognize the transformative power of organ donation.
