In a heartfelt display of compassion and courage, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, facilitated its fifth deceased organ donation of 2025, marking Mumbai’s 44th such donation this year. The noble act, which took place on October 17—just before Diwali—brought renewed hope to three critically ill patients, turning the festival of lights into one of healing and life.
The donor, 41-year-old homemaker Usha Indrasen Gound from Mulund (East), Mumbai, suffered a sudden collapse and was rushed to the hospital, where she was later declared brain dead despite all medical interventions. In a remarkable gesture of generosity, her grieving family—her husband, 18-year-old son, and 15-year-old daughter—chose to donate her liver and both kidneys, ensuring her legacy of kindness lives on.
One kidney was transplanted to a 29-year-old male at Fortis Mulund, while the second was allocated by the Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre (ZTCC), Mumbai, to a recipient at a hospital in Kharghar. Her liver was successfully transplanted into a 59-year-old male at Fortis Mulund, giving three individuals a new lease on life.
Reflecting on the significance of the family’s decision, Dr. Vishal Beri, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital Mulund, said, “While many individuals pledge to donate their organs, the ultimate decision lies with the family. Expressing one’s wish and sensitising loved ones is crucial, as it empowers them to take this noble step during moments of grief.”
He added, “In the true spirit of Diwali the festival of light and renewal this donor family chose to illuminate the lives of others even in their darkest hour. Their selflessness reminds us that hope can shine brightest in moments of loss.”
Expressing his feelings, Indrasen Gound, the donor’s husband, said, “In the midst of our grief, we found the strength to give the gift of life. Knowing that she lives on in others brings us comfort and peace. We hope our decision encourages others to consider the power of organ donation, as it truly is a life-changing gift.”
Fortis Hospital, Mulund, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the donor’s family for their exceptional courage and compassion, and to the ZTCC, Mumbai, for their unwavering support in facilitating life-saving organ transplants.