We are saddened to get the news of the sudden demise of three and half year old boy Aari from his grandparent Mr Dineshbhai and Krutiben Patel of England whom we met 4 years ago during our Char Dham - pilgrimage trip to India and since than we are in touch with them periodically.
Our sadness turned into happiness in the knowledge that Aari's parents made the very bold and courageous decision to donate his organs and seven people who were in need of his help will now live good healthy lives and give joy and happiness to their loved ones. Also instead of mourning Aari’s passing they held a colourful party, a joyful day with children to celebrate his life with laughter with lunch, cupcakes, face paintings and even a bouncy castle - just as he would have liked.
In memory of Aari, his family will be raising money for St George's Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and Maanya Devi Charitable Foundation (MDCF).
This family and all who have supported their decision should be commended and congratulated especially when a young, cheerful, loving boy dies.
This is an eye opener to our community to follow their footsteps to sign organ donation form and to donate organs of their loved one when they die. We are very lacking in this type of one of the best worthy cause and keep on mourning for days and follow unnecessary rituals and dogmas and spending our hard earned monies.
God bless Aari and his loving and caring family.
Suresh and Bhavna Patel
Markham, Canada
