Hyderabad: In a moving tribute to the boundless love and sacrifice of mothers, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology organized a special felicitation ceremony on Mother’s Day to honor Mothers, who selflessly donated their kidneys to save the lives of their children. The event, themed “Second Life, by Mom”- Celebrating the mothers who gave life — not once, but twice.This year AINU celebrated Mother’s Day in a noble manner. India’s largest single-specialty nephrology and urology hospital network shared a few remarkable stories of mothers who donated kidneys to save the lives of their children. The heartfelt event brought together doctors, patients, and families to celebrate this act of extraordinary courage and love.Recipients, who are now recovering well post-transplant, also participated in the event. In the event, the kidney transplant recipients shared their journey of emotions and torment experienced during their illness and how their mothers (donors) changed their lives forever.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. C. Mallikarjuna, Managing Director & Chief Consultant Urologist, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, said, “Organ donation is one of the most profound gifts one person can give to another. It is the ultimate act of selflessness. These mothers went beyond nurturing—they gave their children a second chance at life. Today, we honor that incredible sacrifice. The advantages of living donor transplants, especially from family members, particularly mothers, tend to last longer, function immediately after transplant, and are often a closer match, reducing the risk of rejection and offering children a quicker return to healthy, active lives”.Dr. M Venkateshwar Rao, Senior Consultant Nephrologist, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, said, “Mother’s Day is about celebrating the strength and compassion of mothers everywhere. Today, we witnessed both in action. This facilitation ceremony is a small way to recognize a heroic act that will forever inspire us.”Dr. P S Vali, Senior Consultant Nephrologist (Head of the Dept), Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology remarked, “On this Mother’s Day, we are honored to celebrate the selfless courage of mothers who have donated their kidneys to their daughters/Sons, giving them the gift of life. This event is a heartfelt tribute to these heroes who have not only shown immense love and sacrifice but also paved the way for a brighter future for their families. Their act of generosity is a testament to the power of love and the unbreakable bond between a mother and child. We stand united in admiration for their unwavering strength and dedication”A new report sheds light on a powerful act of maternal love: mothers are the leading donors in living kidney transplants to children, making up the majority of such donations across pediatric transplant cases. Experts say maternal kidney donation is not only more common but also often preferred due to immunological compatibility, caregiver availability, and the emotional readiness of mothers to undergo the procedure. At AINU, one third of the kidney donors happen to be mothers apart from immediate family members. The celebration was attended by AINU’s team of Nephrologists – Dr. Srikanth Gundlapalli, Senior Consultant Nephrologist (AINU Banjara Hills), Dr. Sujeeth Reddy, Senior Consultant Nephrologist (AINU Banjara Hills), Dr. Kranthi Kumar Senior Consultant Nephrologist (AINU Hitec) Dr. Anusha Gudipati, Consultant Nephrologist (AINU Dilsukhnagar).
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