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Vamsi Krishna

Vamsi’s had breathlessness and felt his stomach had bulged out. Initially, he was treated for gastritis. However, when he did not show any signs of improvement, a chest X–Ray was taken.

Vamsi suffered from cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart’s muscles fail to function, thus affecting blood circulation and functioning of other organs. It is a progressive disease, relatively common. Sometimes it can be caused by viral attacks, and at times by drug administration, but in most of the cases, the reasons are unknown.

He was under medication for almost five years. However, doctors informed him that heart transplant is the only solution. He registered with the Zonal Co–ordination Committee for Transplantation, Karnataka (ZCCK).

“By May, he could not walk more than five steps. Even while resting he was breathless. Chances of survival were less and even a transplant was risky,” said Dr Bagirath Raghuraman, cardiologist, who was part of the team that conducted the transplant.

On May 15, Vamsi reached the hospital with low–pulse rate and collapsed at the reception. The doctors call this divine intervention. There was a donor available and everything matched.

“When I heard that a donor is ready, I felt bad. I got a life because somebody else lost his. However, I thought this might be my last opportunity. Now, all my relatives have pledged to donate their organs,” said Vamsi. “It is important that this culture grows in Karnataka,” said Dr P V Rao, cardiac surgeon.

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Pledgers Testimonials

Kishore Chhabria
'GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE & GOODNESS IS FOR SHARING....Lets be truly grateful for every breath & every healthy day that we get to spend in a very taken for granted manner. It's not how long we live, but how well we live that matters. Each one of us is sent down with a purpose as unique as we are. No matter how hard we try, we may not be able to decide how well we lived, but yes, years after we may be gone someone would be able to breathe, live, laugh, cry, share, care & spread smiles around seeing the light of another day.. A True Blessed Pledge Indeed ! Thanks for the Initiative & the Opportunity ! God Bless One and All ! '

Sumit Gupta
"I have pledged my organs because I know my organs can save a few lives after my death. I can live through others after I am gone. We can all turn the unfortunate incident of one's death into a new beginning for many lives, so let us all do it. Thanks for providing the opportunity to me."

Jerry Martin
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, "What are you doing?" The youth replied, "Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them back, they'll die" "Son," the man said,

Anupama Sharma
I want to live after I die and 'Gift Your Organ' will help me do that. Don't lose out on this opportunity. It is always greater to give than to receive, and what better gift to leave when you are dead, than a life to someone else.

Rashmi Kewlani
Celebrat Life! Care for others and share whatever you have with those less fortunate than you. This is what i believe in and what has made me pledge my organs.

I have experienced an internal bliss and happiness after I've pledge my organs. It gives me great satisfaction to know that my organs can be of use to others once these are of no use to me.

Deepak Jumani
Gifting of my organs will help more than one human being. My organs not only helped me live my life. I hope these can also help many more to live their life again.

Vijay Chugani
Science has really progressed and we must all do our bit to support life. I have pledged my organs because I truly believe that once I don't need my organs, these can be used to save another life/lives.

Dilip Kukreja
This is a pledge, A pledge that has a potential to impact 1 million and more lives annually. One pledge that is exactly like a drop in the ocean, into this ocean that gives life. Let's all pledge and make this ocean large enough to gift lives till eternity. Do give your pledge too. Gift Your Organ � Towards no loss of Life due to want of donors.

Vandana Tanna
Here's a simple formula to Make Yourself Immortal: Gift Your Organs! Gift yourself Life after Death ... Live through somebody else... As the famous Raj Kapoor song goes...

Dheeraj Thakur
As I pledged my organs on the 'Gift Your Organ' website, I just realized 'YEH ZINDAGI MILEGI DOBARA :)'

Aishwarya Jayaraman
My eyes deserve to see the world longer. My heart deserves to beat longer. so do all my organs.. To help someone live longer and stronger