Sheikh Hamdan thanks family of 2-year-old organ donor who saved 3 lives

Dubai's Crown Prince has thanked an Indian family who donated the organs of their deceased two-year-old son.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, hailed the family's humanitarian gesture that helped save the lives of three children in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

"The family of Vijith Vijayan who despite the pain of loss of their 2-year-old son decided to donate their child’s organs to save the life of others," Sheikh Hamdan said on Twitter.

"I am truly thankful to all the teams involved for their efforts. May your soul rest in peace Vivaan and my sincere wishes for a healthy life ahead for the 3 children," he added.

The medical procedures for the removal and transplantation of the donated organs were conducted at Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital in Dubai.

Three children’s lives were saved in UAE and Saudi Arabia because of this sacrifice. I am truly thankful to all the teams involved for their efforts. May your soul rest in peace Vivaan and my sincere wishes for a healthy life ahead for the 3 children.

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) October 13, 2021

I received the most heartening news that embodies the act of giving at its finest for the family of "Vijith Vijayan” whom despite the pain of loss of their 2 years old son decided to donate their child’s organs to save the life of others.

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) October 13, 2021