Karkare's family to donate kidneys, liver, eyes, skin
September 29, 2014  15:22
Kavita Karkare (57) was brought to PD Hinduja Hospital at Mahim, Mumbai, on Saturday after she suffered a brain haemorrhage, reports DNA.

According to hospital sources, it was her son Akash who rushed her to the hospital and she later slipped into coma with a severe brain damage.

"She had severe brain damage due to brain haemorrhage. She was kept on a ventilator but not responding to treatment. We declared her brain dead on Sunday and counselled her children who later consented for organ donation," said a doctor from the hospital.

Kavita's daughters- Jui Navare and Sayali reached hospital early Monday morning and supported their brother's decision for organ donation.

According to hospital, the decision has given new lease of life to two end stage kidney patients and one end stage liver patient.

Kavita's children also decided to donate their mother's eyes and skin.
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