Ganga Ram Trust chairman gives new life to 3 even in death

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 2:10 AM IST

This is the story of Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society Chairman Tej Ram, who passed away recently at the age of 88 years and donated his body organs to needy patients, giving them a new lease of life.

"It was his last wish to not just donate his organs but to give it to poor people. He had utmost concern for the poors and was always keen on doing the maximum for them," Secretary, Board of Trust Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH), A K Seth said.

Ram's daughter Vinita Chopra and son Vijay Ram readily agreed to fulfill his last wish and donated his organs to the hospital after his death on September 3, Seth said.

The hospital retrieved his two kidneys and liver and successfully implanted them in three recipients, Seth said.

The liver gave new life to a 35 year old patient, a small-time businessman, suffering from liver failure due to hepatitis

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Sep 09 2012 | 3:45 PM IST

Next Story