Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Grandmother's Selfless Gift: 69-Year-Old Donates Kidney to Save 9-Year-Old Granddaughter
A 69-year-old grandmother, Vimal Arde, donated her kidney to her 9-year-old granddaughter, Asmi, who had chronic kidney disease.
Asmi's parents were also willing to donate, but Vimal insisted on being the donor to help her son and daughter-in-law manage their young children.
The transplant was successful, and both are recovering well.
This was a rare case where age and familial relations were considered for a paediatric transplant.
Vimal's good health was attributed to her farm life and healthy eating habits.
69-year-old Vimal Arde donated her kidney to her 9-year-old granddaughter, Asmi, suffering from chronic kidney disease
Asmi's parents were willing donors, but Vimal insisted on being the donor due to their young children
The transplant was successful, and both donor and recipient are recovering well
This was a rare case where age and familial relations were considered for a paediatric transplant
Vimal's good health, despite her age, was attributed to her farm life and healthy eating habits
- Who
- Vimal Arde (donor, 69), Asmi Arde (recipient, 9), Kishore Arde (Asmi's father), Reshma Arde (Asmi's mother)
- What
- Kidney transplant
- When
- September 2022
- Where
- Manipal Hospital, Kharadi
- Why
- Asmi needed a kidney transplant due to chronic kidney disease
Family's Perspective
Medical Perspective
Donor's Motivation
Family's Perspective
Vimal Arde wanted to help her son and daughter-in-law manage their young children after donation
Medical Perspective
Vimal Arde was determined to save her granddaughter's life
Transplant Complexity
Family's Perspective
The family was emotionally overwhelmed by the need for a transplant
Medical Perspective
The medical team faced challenges due to the considerable age gap and the recipient's young age
- Donor's Age
- 69 years
- Recipient's Age
- 9 years
- Diagnosis
- Chronic kidney disease
- Transplant Date
- September 2022
- Hospital
- Manipal Hospital, Kharadi