Surat: In yet another inspiring example of altruism, Surat has once again affirmed its emerging identity as the "City of Organ Donors." With the support of the Donate Life organization, the organs of 45-year-old Kiranbhai Moreshwarbhai Patil from the Hindu Maratha Patil community were donated, offering a second chance at life to four individuals.
Originally from Khedi village in Amalner taluka of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, Kiranbhai was residing in Someshwar Nagar-1 on Jiyav Budia Road in Surat’s Bhestan area with his family. He worked as a dyeing master at a textile mill in Sachin. On April 13, Kiranbhai suddenly collapsed during lunch and was immediately rushed to Vibrant Hospital by his family. After initial treatment, he was referred to Kiran Hospital under the care of neurologist Dr. Bhaumik Thakor. A CT scan revealed a brain hemorrhage.
On April 14, Dr. Thakor and his team declared him brain-dead. The family was then approached by Donate Life founder Nilesh Mandalewala, who explained the process and significance of organ donation. After a deeply emotional yet courageous decision, the family agreed to donate his organs.
Kiranbhai’s wife, Shraddha Patil, expressed the family's resolve, stating that if the body is ultimately to turn to ashes, it should first serve a greater purpose by saving lives. Following the family's consent, organ allocation was coordinated through the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO).
Both kidneys were successfully transplanted at Kiran Hospital in Surat, benefiting a 42-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man. Additionally, corneal transplants performed by Dr. Sankit Shah restored vision to two individuals.
Kiranbhai is survived by his wife Shraddha (39), elder daughter Nidhi (20), younger daughter Diya (17), and son Rishi (16). The family's act of compassion and social responsibility stands as a powerful example for others.
According to Donate Life, the organization has facilitated 1,319 organ and tissue donations so far. These include 536 kidneys, 232 livers, 56 hearts, 52 lungs, 9 pancreases, 8 hands, 1 small intestine, and 425 eyes, benefiting a total of 1,215 individuals across India and abroad.
