Aari was just three when he died following an accident at home. His parents, Jay & Sina Patel, agreed to donate seven of his organs and saved the lives of two other children. For them donating their son’s organs was an instant decision.
They approached hospital staff to see whether their son could become an organ donor. Jay said: “The doctors were surprised we raised donation before being asked. But, if Aari couldn’t be helped any further, Sina and I felt strongly that we wanted Aari to help others.
“We did not want another family to suffer losing their child or loved one.”
Sina said: “I didn’t realise how rare it is for a child to donate their organs. I thought it was quite a normal thing to do.”
Jay and Sina received a letter telling them Aari’s organs had saved the lives of a boy and a girl.
“Aari was our shining star, and it is an enormous comfort to know he helped those two children,” said Jay.