12-Year-Old Anya's Organ Donation Gives New Lease of Life to Six Patients
After a tragic accident, Anya Dagaya's family honors her memory through the life-saving act of organ donation.
Navsari, June 22 — In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring turn of events, 12-year-old Anya Dagaya, daughter of Haresh Kumar Dagaya, suffered a severe head injury after falling down the stairs. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals at INS Plus Hospital in Navsari, Anya was declared brain dead.
The organization Donate Life quickly mobilized, reaching out to Anya’s family to discuss the possibility and significance of organ donation. Haresh Kumar, Anya’s father, along with her mother Dakshaben and maternal uncle Yogesh Rathod, were informed about the process and its potential to save lives. In a profound gesture, Haresh Kumar said, “We believe that organ donation is a divine act. Our daughter’s body is about to turn to ashes, please go ahead and donate all her organs to give a new life to those in need.”
Anya’s father runs a pharmaceutical distributorship named India Chemist in Navsari, while her mother is a homemaker. Anya was a Class VIII student at Divine International School.
Giving a New Lease of Life
Anya’s heart was donated to a 29-year-old woman from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, and was successfully transplanted in Ahmedabad. The heart was transported from INS Plus Hospital in Navsari to Surat Airport via a green corridor and then airlifted to UN Mehta Hospital in Ahmedabad.
Additionally, Anya's kidneys, liver, and pancreas were donated to five other patients, providing them with a new lease on life. This event marked the 52nd heart donation organized by Donate Life. A green corridor was also established from INS Plus Multi Specialty Hospital, Navsari to IKDRC in Ahmedabad, ensuring timely transportation of the organs with the support of local police across various cities and villages in Gujarat.
Spreading Awareness About Organ Donation
Anya's family has not only saved lives but also inspired others with their noble act. Their decision to donate Anya’s organs highlights the profound impact organ donation can have and serves as a beacon of hope and generosity, encouraging others to consider organ donation and contribute to saving lives.
The story of Anya’s organ donation is a powerful reminder of the difference one can make even in the face of tragedy, spreading awareness and inspiring countless others to follow suit.
