Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother
I take nothing away from the love and affection of the donor with his brother. But it gives a hint that its a case where the two blind persons are dependent on their brother, and his absence or failure to earn will effect their livelihood. So, they would have taken this decision. I'm not saying they are selfish. But they might have been helpless. The news does not say about whether the two blind people have families of their own or not. It would be interesting to assume a situation where the blind persons are in good jobs having families of their own, and are required to donate their organs. Would they have taken the same decision? On 7/25/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: This man's sacrifice exemplifies great determination and dedication I also know one of my blind schoolmates has donated his one kidney to his sister who has 3 little kids to look after. and by donating her kidney he saved not only his sister, but a mother of 3 small poor kids. I thinkit is a difficult decision to donate one's body orgon. Very few can do this. By Santosh Andhale http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1862060/report-blind-man-gifts-kidney-to-breadwinner-brother Usman Akbani, 45, a patient of chronic kidney failure who was on dialysis for the last three years, has reason to smile. Last week, his visually-challenged brother donated him a kidney, putting an end to the dialysis treatment. The father of two developed kidney failure due to hypertension. Usman said he never imagined that his brothers – both of who are blind since birth – could donate kidneys to him. Doctors too say it is rare to find a person who is blind since birth as a kidney donor. Usman, the breadwinner of the family, has been taking care of his brothers – Qadar, 43 and Phiroz, 41. The Jalgaon-based family approached Hinduja hospital in Mahim for a transplant procedure. After the mandatory tests for a transplant, Qadar, who has the same blood group as Usman, was found to be a suitable donor. However, considering Qadar’s physical challenge, it was mandatory to get a fitness certificate from the ophthalmologist. This was followed by legal procedures to go ahead with the transplant. The recipient and donor are doing well. While Qadar is already discharged from the hospital and within a few days Usman will be back home. Most of the transplant expenses have been supported by charity organisations and the Hinduja trust. Consultant nephrologist (kidney specialist) Dr Jatin Kothari at Hindjua hospital said that in his career, he had never seen a blind person donate a kidney to a loved one. “The transplant was routine but for getting all clearances for the medical fitness as the donor has blindness since birth,” said Dr Kothari. As the donor and recipient are related, the legal formalities were smooth and quick. Prior to the transplant, Usman’s serum creatinine (the extent of kidney damage) was 11 mg% as against the normal 1mg %. After the transplant, it is 1.2 mg%, said Dr Kothari. “I’m very thankful to my brother who has given me a second life,” said Usman. Qadar, however, feels he has only helped his brother who has been looking after him. “We are blind since birth and he is theo ne who has been taking care of us since then,” he said. -- Avinash Shahi Programme Executive at Score Foundation To know more,Why not visit our Website: http://www.eyeway.org/ And M.Phil Research Scholar at Centre for The Study of Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. -- G. Vamshi Mobile: +91 9949349497 Skype: gvamshi81 www.retinaindia.org From darkness unto light Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at
Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother
Wonder why such a fuss is being made about the donor's blindness. Blindness does not, after all, have anything to do with the health of the donor's kidneys, unless the donor is diabetic. And surely, there are numerous people out there who are generous enough to donate an organ to a family member without an ulterior motive? Doctors say people can live healthy and fully functional lives with just one kidney. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: 25 July 2013 19:44 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother I take nothing away from the love and affection of the donor with his brother. But it gives a hint that its a case where the two blind persons are dependent on their brother, and his absence or failure to earn will effect their livelihood. So, they would have taken this decision. I'm not saying they are selfish. But they might have been helpless. The news does not say about whether the two blind people have families of their own or not. It would be interesting to assume a situation where the blind persons are in good jobs having families of their own, and are required to donate their organs. Would they have taken the same decision? On 7/25/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: This man's sacrifice exemplifies great determination and dedication I also know one of my blind schoolmates has donated his one kidney to his sister who has 3 little kids to look after. and by donating her kidney he saved not only his sister, but a mother of 3 small poor kids. I thinkit is a difficult decision to donate one's body orgon. Very few can do this. By Santosh Andhale http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1862060/report-blind-man-gifts-kidney-to-brea dwinner-brother Usman Akbani, 45, a patient of chronic kidney failure who was on dialysis for the last three years, has reason to smile. Last week, his visually-challenged brother donated him a kidney, putting an end to the dialysis treatment. The father of two developed kidney failure due to hypertension. Usman said he never imagined that his brothers - both of who are blind since birth - could donate kidneys to him. Doctors too say it is rare to find a person who is blind since birth as a kidney donor. Usman, the breadwinner of the family, has been taking care of his brothers - Qadar, 43 and Phiroz, 41. The Jalgaon-based family approached Hinduja hospital in Mahim for a transplant procedure. After the mandatory tests for a transplant, Qadar, who has the same blood group as Usman, was found to be a suitable donor. However, considering Qadar's physical challenge, it was mandatory to get a fitness certificate from the ophthalmologist. This was followed by legal procedures to go ahead with the transplant. The recipient and donor are doing well. While Qadar is already discharged from the hospital and within a few days Usman will be back home. Most of the transplant expenses have been supported by charity organisations and the Hinduja trust. Consultant nephrologist (kidney specialist) Dr Jatin Kothari at Hindjua hospital said that in his career, he had never seen a blind person donate a kidney to a loved one. The transplant was routine but for getting all clearances for the medical fitness as the donor has blindness since birth, said Dr Kothari. As the donor and recipient are related, the legal formalities were smooth and quick. Prior to the transplant, Usman's serum creatinine (the extent of kidney damage) was 11 mg% as against the normal 1mg %. After the transplant, it is 1.2 mg%, said Dr Kothari. I'm very thankful to my brother who has given me a second life, said Usman. Qadar, however, feels he has only helped his brother who has been looking after him. We are blind since birth and he is theo ne who has been taking care of us since then, he said. -- Avinash Shahi Programme Executive at Score Foundation To know more,Why not visit our Website: http://www.eyeway.org/ And M.Phil Research Scholar at Centre for The Study of Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessind ia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based
Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother
A ridiculously high stress on the donour being blind! is it really something big or is it my understanding that's failing me? Blind people indeed may not have done it but doesn't really mean they can't if the need be? On 7/26/13, Geetha Shamanna geethas2...@gmail.com wrote: Wonder why such a fuss is being made about the donor's blindness. Blindness does not, after all, have anything to do with the health of the donor's kidneys, unless the donor is diabetic. And surely, there are numerous people out there who are generous enough to donate an organ to a family member without an ulterior motive? Doctors say people can live healthy and fully functional lives with just one kidney. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: 25 July 2013 19:44 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother I take nothing away from the love and affection of the donor with his brother. But it gives a hint that its a case where the two blind persons are dependent on their brother, and his absence or failure to earn will effect their livelihood. So, they would have taken this decision. I'm not saying they are selfish. But they might have been helpless. The news does not say about whether the two blind people have families of their own or not. It would be interesting to assume a situation where the blind persons are in good jobs having families of their own, and are required to donate their organs. Would they have taken the same decision? On 7/25/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: This man's sacrifice exemplifies great determination and dedication I also know one of my blind schoolmates has donated his one kidney to his sister who has 3 little kids to look after. and by donating her kidney he saved not only his sister, but a mother of 3 small poor kids. I thinkit is a difficult decision to donate one's body orgon. Very few can do this. By Santosh Andhale http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1862060/report-blind-man-gifts-kidney-to-brea dwinner-brother Usman Akbani, 45, a patient of chronic kidney failure who was on dialysis for the last three years, has reason to smile. Last week, his visually-challenged brother donated him a kidney, putting an end to the dialysis treatment. The father of two developed kidney failure due to hypertension. Usman said he never imagined that his brothers - both of who are blind since birth - could donate kidneys to him. Doctors too say it is rare to find a person who is blind since birth as a kidney donor. Usman, the breadwinner of the family, has been taking care of his brothers - Qadar, 43 and Phiroz, 41. The Jalgaon-based family approached Hinduja hospital in Mahim for a transplant procedure. After the mandatory tests for a transplant, Qadar, who has the same blood group as Usman, was found to be a suitable donor. However, considering Qadar's physical challenge, it was mandatory to get a fitness certificate from the ophthalmologist. This was followed by legal procedures to go ahead with the transplant. The recipient and donor are doing well. While Qadar is already discharged from the hospital and within a few days Usman will be back home. Most of the transplant expenses have been supported by charity organisations and the Hinduja trust. Consultant nephrologist (kidney specialist) Dr Jatin Kothari at Hindjua hospital said that in his career, he had never seen a blind person donate a kidney to a loved one. The transplant was routine but for getting all clearances for the medical fitness as the donor has blindness since birth, said Dr Kothari. As the donor and recipient are related, the legal formalities were smooth and quick. Prior to the transplant, Usman's serum creatinine (the extent of kidney damage) was 11 mg% as against the normal 1mg %. After the transplant, it is 1.2 mg%, said Dr Kothari. I'm very thankful to my brother who has given me a second life, said Usman. Qadar, however, feels he has only helped his brother who has been looking after him. We are blind since birth and he is theo ne who has been taking care of us since then, he said. -- Avinash Shahi Programme Executive at Score Foundation To know more,Why not visit our Website: http://www.eyeway.org/ And M.Phil Research Scholar at Centre for The Study of Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessind ia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http
Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother
In my opinion, this sacrifice has nothing to do with blindness, but only love and gratitude. Renuka. On 7/25/13, Bharat bhara...@gmail.com wrote: A ridiculously high stress on the donour being blind! is it really something big or is it my understanding that's failing me? Blind people indeed may not have done it but doesn't really mean they can't if the need be? On 7/26/13, Geetha Shamanna geethas2...@gmail.com wrote: Wonder why such a fuss is being made about the donor's blindness. Blindness does not, after all, have anything to do with the health of the donor's kidneys, unless the donor is diabetic. And surely, there are numerous people out there who are generous enough to donate an organ to a family member without an ulterior motive? Doctors say people can live healthy and fully functional lives with just one kidney. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: 25 July 2013 19:44 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother I take nothing away from the love and affection of the donor with his brother. But it gives a hint that its a case where the two blind persons are dependent on their brother, and his absence or failure to earn will effect their livelihood. So, they would have taken this decision. I'm not saying they are selfish. But they might have been helpless. The news does not say about whether the two blind people have families of their own or not. It would be interesting to assume a situation where the blind persons are in good jobs having families of their own, and are required to donate their organs. Would they have taken the same decision? On 7/25/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: This man's sacrifice exemplifies great determination and dedication I also know one of my blind schoolmates has donated his one kidney to his sister who has 3 little kids to look after. and by donating her kidney he saved not only his sister, but a mother of 3 small poor kids. I thinkit is a difficult decision to donate one's body orgon. Very few can do this. By Santosh Andhale http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1862060/report-blind-man-gifts-kidney-to-brea dwinner-brother Usman Akbani, 45, a patient of chronic kidney failure who was on dialysis for the last three years, has reason to smile. Last week, his visually-challenged brother donated him a kidney, putting an end to the dialysis treatment. The father of two developed kidney failure due to hypertension. Usman said he never imagined that his brothers - both of who are blind since birth - could donate kidneys to him. Doctors too say it is rare to find a person who is blind since birth as a kidney donor. Usman, the breadwinner of the family, has been taking care of his brothers - Qadar, 43 and Phiroz, 41. The Jalgaon-based family approached Hinduja hospital in Mahim for a transplant procedure. After the mandatory tests for a transplant, Qadar, who has the same blood group as Usman, was found to be a suitable donor. However, considering Qadar's physical challenge, it was mandatory to get a fitness certificate from the ophthalmologist. This was followed by legal procedures to go ahead with the transplant. The recipient and donor are doing well. While Qadar is already discharged from the hospital and within a few days Usman will be back home. Most of the transplant expenses have been supported by charity organisations and the Hinduja trust. Consultant nephrologist (kidney specialist) Dr Jatin Kothari at Hindjua hospital said that in his career, he had never seen a blind person donate a kidney to a loved one. The transplant was routine but for getting all clearances for the medical fitness as the donor has blindness since birth, said Dr Kothari. As the donor and recipient are related, the legal formalities were smooth and quick. Prior to the transplant, Usman's serum creatinine (the extent of kidney damage) was 11 mg% as against the normal 1mg %. After the transplant, it is 1.2 mg%, said Dr Kothari. I'm very thankful to my brother who has given me a second life, said Usman. Qadar, however, feels he has only helped his brother who has been looking after him. We are blind since birth and he is theo ne who has been taking care of us since then, he said. -- Avinash Shahi Programme Executive at Score Foundation To know more,Why not visit our Website: http://www.eyeway.org/ And M.Phil Research Scholar at Centre for The Study of Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessind ia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ
Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother
Our society had habituated to see people with disabilities as just receivers and not donors. Thank You. Sathiya. On 7/25/13, Renuka Warriar Edakkunni eren...@gmail.com wrote: In my opinion, this sacrifice has nothing to do with blindness, but only love and gratitude. Renuka. On 7/25/13, Bharat bhara...@gmail.com wrote: A ridiculously high stress on the donour being blind! is it really something big or is it my understanding that's failing me? Blind people indeed may not have done it but doesn't really mean they can't if the need be? On 7/26/13, Geetha Shamanna geethas2...@gmail.com wrote: Wonder why such a fuss is being made about the donor's blindness. Blindness does not, after all, have anything to do with the health of the donor's kidneys, unless the donor is diabetic. And surely, there are numerous people out there who are generous enough to donate an organ to a family member without an ulterior motive? Doctors say people can live healthy and fully functional lives with just one kidney. -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: 25 July 2013 19:44 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother I take nothing away from the love and affection of the donor with his brother. But it gives a hint that its a case where the two blind persons are dependent on their brother, and his absence or failure to earn will effect their livelihood. So, they would have taken this decision. I'm not saying they are selfish. But they might have been helpless. The news does not say about whether the two blind people have families of their own or not. It would be interesting to assume a situation where the blind persons are in good jobs having families of their own, and are required to donate their organs. Would they have taken the same decision? On 7/25/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: This man's sacrifice exemplifies great determination and dedication I also know one of my blind schoolmates has donated his one kidney to his sister who has 3 little kids to look after. and by donating her kidney he saved not only his sister, but a mother of 3 small poor kids. I thinkit is a difficult decision to donate one's body orgon. Very few can do this. By Santosh Andhale http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1862060/report-blind-man-gifts-kidney-to-brea dwinner-brother Usman Akbani, 45, a patient of chronic kidney failure who was on dialysis for the last three years, has reason to smile. Last week, his visually-challenged brother donated him a kidney, putting an end to the dialysis treatment. The father of two developed kidney failure due to hypertension. Usman said he never imagined that his brothers - both of who are blind since birth - could donate kidneys to him. Doctors too say it is rare to find a person who is blind since birth as a kidney donor. Usman, the breadwinner of the family, has been taking care of his brothers - Qadar, 43 and Phiroz, 41. The Jalgaon-based family approached Hinduja hospital in Mahim for a transplant procedure. After the mandatory tests for a transplant, Qadar, who has the same blood group as Usman, was found to be a suitable donor. However, considering Qadar's physical challenge, it was mandatory to get a fitness certificate from the ophthalmologist. This was followed by legal procedures to go ahead with the transplant. The recipient and donor are doing well. While Qadar is already discharged from the hospital and within a few days Usman will be back home. Most of the transplant expenses have been supported by charity organisations and the Hinduja trust. Consultant nephrologist (kidney specialist) Dr Jatin Kothari at Hindjua hospital said that in his career, he had never seen a blind person donate a kidney to a loved one. The transplant was routine but for getting all clearances for the medical fitness as the donor has blindness since birth, said Dr Kothari. As the donor and recipient are related, the legal formalities were smooth and quick. Prior to the transplant, Usman's serum creatinine (the extent of kidney damage) was 11 mg% as against the normal 1mg %. After the transplant, it is 1.2 mg%, said Dr Kothari. I'm very thankful to my brother who has given me a second life, said Usman. Qadar, however, feels he has only helped his brother who has been looking after him. We are blind since birth and he is theo ne who has been taking care of us since then, he said. -- Avinash Shahi Programme Executive at Score Foundation To know more,Why not visit our Website: http://www.eyeway.org/ And M.Phil Research Scholar at Centre for The Study of Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo
Re: [AI] Blind man gifts kidney to breadwinner brother
Vamshi sir has raised a pertinent point to ponder In fact, I've heard from many of my friends that in many families where one of the members is blind pressured by other members in such circumstances. You are blind, what will you do in life, better you donate your organ and give life to your sister/brother is heard in low-earning and high populated families. Moreover, conventionally blind people are construed as liability on families and receiver of state charity. And mainstream hardly discusses that how they can contribute to family and society in their limited capacity. Given this trajectory, blindness of donor is worth-highlighting. And I think, DNA has done nothing wrong by emphasising on this... On 7/26/13, Vamshi. G gvamsh...@gmail.com wrote: I take nothing away from the love and affection of the donor with his brother. But it gives a hint that its a case where the two blind persons are dependent on their brother, and his absence or failure to earn will effect their livelihood. So, they would have taken this decision. I'm not saying they are selfish. But they might have been helpless. The news does not say about whether the two blind people have families of their own or not. It would be interesting to assume a situation where the blind persons are in good jobs having families of their own, and are required to donate their organs. Would they have taken the same decision? On 7/25/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: This man's sacrifice exemplifies great determination and dedication I also know one of my blind schoolmates has donated his one kidney to his sister who has 3 little kids to look after. and by donating her kidney he saved not only his sister, but a mother of 3 small poor kids. I thinkit is a difficult decision to donate one's body orgon. Very few can do this. By Santosh Andhale http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1862060/report-blind-man-gifts-kidney-to-breadwinner-brother Usman Akbani, 45, a patient of chronic kidney failure who was on dialysis for the last three years, has reason to smile. Last week, his visually-challenged brother donated him a kidney, putting an end to the dialysis treatment. The father of two developed kidney failure due to hypertension. Usman said he never imagined that his brothers – both of who are blind since birth – could donate kidneys to him. Doctors too say it is rare to find a person who is blind since birth as a kidney donor. Usman, the breadwinner of the family, has been taking care of his brothers – Qadar, 43 and Phiroz, 41. The Jalgaon-based family approached Hinduja hospital in Mahim for a transplant procedure. After the mandatory tests for a transplant, Qadar, who has the same blood group as Usman, was found to be a suitable donor. However, considering Qadar’s physical challenge, it was mandatory to get a fitness certificate from the ophthalmologist. This was followed by legal procedures to go ahead with the transplant. The recipient and donor are doing well. While Qadar is already discharged from the hospital and within a few days Usman will be back home. Most of the transplant expenses have been supported by charity organisations and the Hinduja trust. Consultant nephrologist (kidney specialist) Dr Jatin Kothari at Hindjua hospital said that in his career, he had never seen a blind person donate a kidney to a loved one. “The transplant was routine but for getting all clearances for the medical fitness as the donor has blindness since birth,” said Dr Kothari. As the donor and recipient are related, the legal formalities were smooth and quick. Prior to the transplant, Usman’s serum creatinine (the extent of kidney damage) was 11 mg% as against the normal 1mg %. After the transplant, it is 1.2 mg%, said Dr Kothari. “I’m very thankful to my brother who has given me a second life,” said Usman. Qadar, however, feels he has only helped his brother who has been looking after him. “We are blind since birth and he is theo ne who has been taking care of us since then,” he said. -- Avinash Shahi Programme Executive at Score Foundation To know more,Why not visit our Website: http://www.eyeway.org/ And M.Phil Research Scholar at Centre for The Study of Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the
