Archive · 24 May 2025
Parents Donate Son's Organs and Body for Medical Research at PGI
Imagine a little baby named Vansh who was very sick.
Sadly, Vansh couldn't get better.
His parents were very sad, but they decided to do something amazing.
They gave Vansh's body parts to doctors so they could help other people.
This is called organ donation.
One of his kidneys was used to help a grown-up feel better.
Vansh's parents felt that even though their baby couldn't live, he could still help others.
It shows how even little ones can make a big difference and be heroes.
A 10-month-old boy's organs and body were donated for medical research and transplantation.
The child, Vansh, succumbed to injuries from a fall and was treated at multiple hospitals.
His parents made the decision to donate his organs and body, inspired by their faith.
The donated kidneys were successfully transplanted into an adult recipient.
This dual donation set a precedent at PGI and highlighted the impact of pediatric organ donation.
- Who
- Vansh's parents, Tony Bansal and Premlata, made the decision to donate their son's organs.
- What
- A 10-month-old boy's organs and body were donated for medical research and transplantation after his death.
- When
- Vansh was referred to PGI on May 18, and the accident occurred on May 16.
- Where
- The donation and subsequent transplant occurred at PGI in Chandigarh.
- Why
- The parents wanted to honor their son's life and follow their faith's teachings by saving another's life.
- Deceased
- Vansh, 10-month-old boy
- Location of Donation
- PGI, Chandigarh
- Organs Donated
- Kidneys and body for research
- Recipient
- Adult kidney recipient
- Parents
- Tony Bansal and Premlata