| Organ/ Tissue | Maximum time within which the Organs can be retrieved | Maximum time an organ can be stored before transplant | Can be donated in a case of Brain Death (Yes/No) | Can be donated in a case of Natural or Cardiac Death (Yes/No) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornea | 6 Hours | Upto 2 weeks | Yes | Yes |
| Heart | Patient needs to be on life support | Upto 3 hours | Yes | No |
| Kidneys | Patient needs to be on life support | Upto 24 hours | Yes | No |
| Liver | Patient needs to be on life support | Upto 12 hours | Yes | No |
| Pancreas | Patient needs to be on life support | Upto 12 hours | Yes | No |
| Heart Valve | Patient needs to be on life support | Upto 10 years | Yes | No |
| Middle Ear | Patient needs to be on life support | Upto 5 years | Yes | No |
| Skin | 3 Hours | Upto 5 years | Yes | Yes |
| Bone Marrow | Patient needs to be on life support | Upto 5 years | Yes | No |
"Letting my daughter go was the most difficult decision that I have had to take. But what gives me the strength to go on is the fact that she continues to live in the hearts and lives of the people whom she had helped," said Mr. Bharech, who decided to donate Harshita's organs.
Read More >>"My wife had expressed her desire to donate her eyes and organs. According to her will, we gave our consent for organ retrieval,"said Mr. Menon whose wife gave a new life to five people by way of organ donation. He continues that his wife has given the best gift to humanity by donating her organs!
Read More >>"I want my son to live forever. We are glad our son can help someone even in his death" were the words spoken by Mr. Pradeep who donated the eyes of his 6 year old son Mohit who died in a road accident.
"Life after death is possible only by 'Organ Donation'. One can live after his death, or can see his beloved ones living after their death by organ donation. This simply requires decision for organ donation at right time and at right place. It is truest gift of life." - Mrs. Preeti Unhale who underwent a heart transplant in 2001.
"I felt elated at the prospect of receiving a new kidney and a new life." - Anupam Gokhale who under went a kidney transplant operation
"Today I am alive because a family decided to grant me life by donating organs of their near ones. By doing so, God alone knows what a great deed they have done." - Mrs. Anita Malhotra, a kidney transplant recipient
"Organ Donation is a gift from one family to the other. It is a contribution to the society from which we are getting so much." - Mr. Mahabir Singh who underwent a heart transplant.
