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A brave girl from Haryana gave a new lease of life to four critically ill patients after her tragic death. In a deeply moving display of generosity and compassion, Joginder Pal Singh and Pinky Rani, the parents of an 18-year-old Preet chose to donate their beloved daughter's organs.

Preet from Jind was tragically met with an accident on April 29 and was declared brain dead at Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula yesterday.

The donated organs were harvested and the liver was sent to Max Hospital Saket. The pancreas and one kidney were sent to PGIMER Chandigarh, and one kidney was donated to a critical kidney failure patient at Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula.

For speedy and timely transportation of organs the green corridors was created today on Sunday between Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula to Max Hospital Saket, New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh as well.

Meanwhile Dr. Neeraj Goyal, associate director of kidney transplant at Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula stressed upon the significance of organ transplantation in restoring health and vitality to patients.

While emphasizing the importance of awareness regarding organ donation, Dr. Paramjit Singh Maan, medical superintendent at hospital said that many precious lives can be saved through transplantation. Unfortunately, India is struggling with an acute shortage of organs for transplantation. This selfless act has brought hope and renewed life to multiple individuals in need, he opined.

Dr. Randeep Singh Punia, director general of health services (DGHS) commended the family for their noble gesture while emphasizing the life-saving importance of organ donation.

Dr. Mukta civil surgeon at Sector 6 Panchkula also expressed deep gratitude for the family's decision.

With the coordination of Himadri Kaushik DCP Panchkula and the whole Haryana police, the organs reached their destinations on time, ensuring that the life-saving transplant surgeries could proceed without delay.
(editor@dailyworld.in)