Govt to commemorate organ donors and families
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day observances, the govt is conducting a commemorative event to honour organ donors and families of posthumous organ donors at a state-level event titled Smrithi Vandanam 2025, organised by Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (KSOTTO).
The event will be held at Tagore Theatre, Vazhuthacaud at 3pm on Wednesday. Minister Veena George will inaugurate the ceremony and Antony Raju, MLA, will preside over the function.
The programme aims to honour individuals whose organs gave new life to several people and to honour the families who made the decision to donate their loved ones' organs during moments of deep grief. From Nov 2017 to July 2025, 122 families in the state gave consent to posthumous organ donation.
Many of them will be present at the event, alongside organ recipients who will share their experiences.
Awards will be presented across various categories to recognise and encourage exemplary contributions in the field of organ donation. Individuals involved in each critical stage, from the diagnosis of brain death to the organ transplant surgery, will also be honoured.
A special awareness video prepared by KSFDC for KSOTTO will be launched at the event. Families of donors and recipients will share personal stories, shedding light on the emotional and transformative impact of organ donation.
In addition, registration counters will be set up near the venue for those interested in pledging to become organ donors.
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