PGIMER Once Again Turns Tragedy into HopeSaving 3 Lives & Restoring Sight To 2 with Organ & Tissue Donation & Extending Donor’s Legacy to 5 Grateful Recipients While Enabling PILBS’s Landmark First Cadaver Liver Transplant. In a deeply moving act of generosity amidst overwhelming grief, the family of a 44-year-old male patient from Haryana admitted to PGIMER on 23rd November, after a severe fall leading to a fatal head injury chose to donate his organs. Their magnanimous decision gave the gift of life to three terminally ill organ failure patients and restored vision to two corneal blind individuals . What began as a moment of heart-breaking loss transformed into a powerful legacy of hope and healing for five recipients. Despite all possible medical interventions, the patient’s condition deteriorated, and brain death was declared following THOA protocols on 27 November 2025. Displaying extraordinary strength and compassion, the patient’s wife consented to organ donation, motivated by her husband’s lifelong spirit of helping others, ““My husband always believed in helping people,” she shared. “Even though he is no longer with us, I wanted his goodness to continue. Knowing that he has saved lives gives me strength to move forward.” Recognizing the family’s noble intent, PGIMER immediately activated its Organ Retrieval and Allocation System under the National Organ Transplant Programme. The liver was allocated through the national network to the Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS), where a suitable recipient in urgent need was identified. This facilitated PILBS’s first cadaver liver transplant, marking a historic advancement for Punjab’s transplant ecosystem. At the same time, the two kidneys retrieved were successfully transplanted at PGIMER, saving the lives of two terminally ill renal failure patients. The corneas restored sight to two individuals suffering from corneal blindness—extending the donor’s legacy to five grateful recipients. Expressing gratitude to the braveheart donor family, Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, said, “The donor family’s noble gesture stands as an extraordinary message of humanity. Their willingness to rise above their grief has saved multiple lives and strengthened the organ donation movement in our region. Supporting PILBS in achieving their first cadaver liver transplant is a proud moment for PGIMER and a major milestone for Punjab’s healthcare landscape.” Echoing this, Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent and Nodal Officer, ROTTO (North), PGIMER, stated, “Organ donation is the greatest gift one can offer. The family’s courage is profoundly inspiring. This case also demonstrates the exceptional coordination between PGIMER and PILBS, ensuring organs were allocated swiftly, ethically, and to the most suitable recipients.” Dr. Virendra Singh, Director, Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, conveyed his heartfelt appreciation as he said, “We are deeply thankful to PGIMER for their mentorship, guidance, and facilitation in enabling our first cadaver liver transplant. This achievement reflects PGIMER’s leadership and its commitment to strengthening transplant services across Punjab. We look forward to continued collaboration to expand life-saving opportunities for patients.” As PGIMER extends heartfelt appreciation to the donor family, this case once again highlights how organ donation can transform despair into hope, loss into life, and grief into enduring legacy. ROTTO (North) urges the public to pledge their organs and support this life-saving mission for the nation.