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Marathon runner from Pune dies in road accident, family saves lives of 4 patients by donating organs
Samira Vishwas | July 31, 2026 12:24 AM CST

An emotional incident presenting an example of humanity has come to light from Pune, Maharashtra. 37 year old marathon runner Uday Birmal died in a road accident, but the bold and sensitive decision of his family gave new life to four seriously ill patients. After doctors declared him brain dead, the family decided to donate his heart, liver and both kidneys.

This decision not only shows the importance of organ donation, but has also become an inspiring example for the society.

According to the information, 19 July In the morning, Uday Birmal was practicing running to prepare for the marathon. Meanwhile, an uncontrolled auto-rickshaw hit him hard. He suffered serious head injuries in the accident and was immediately Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital (DMH) Was admitted.

Doctors kept him in the ICU and gave him every possible treatment, but despite treatment that lasted for several days, his condition did not improve.

After completing all necessary medical and legal procedures, doctors released Uday Birmal brain dead Declared. This was a very difficult time for his family, but even in this hour of grief, he gave priority to the welfare of the society and took the historic decision of organ donation.

Uday's family heart, liver and both kidneys Gave consent to donate, due to which four needy patients could get a new life.

Uday Birmal's heart special in coordination with hospital administration and Pune Police green corridor He was quickly transported to a private hospital in Mumbai, where a heart transplant was successfully performed.

Whereas, their liver and one kidney Two patients admitted to Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital were transplanted, while second kidney The patient admitted to another private hospital in Pune was sent.

This complex organ transplant procedure was successfully completed by a multidisciplinary expert team of doctors. Praising all the doctors, medical staff and coordination team, the hospital administration said that due to timely action, four patients could get a new life.

Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital appreciated this selfless decision of Uday Birmal's family and said that an organ donor can save many lives. The hospital also expressed special gratitude to the Pune Police, who played an important role in taking the heart to Mumbai on time by creating a green corridor.

The hospital administration has also appealed to the common people to come forward for organ donation. Officials say that there are thousands of patients in the country who are waiting for heart, liver and kidney transplant. In such a situation, a decision of organ donation can bring new hope in the lives of many families.

Uday Birmal may not be in this world, but this great decision of his family gave new life to four people and made them immortal forever. This incident gives an inspiring message to the society about the importance of humanity, service and organ donation.


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