Just as I started to write, came a courier. Except for the credit card bills, receiving a package through courier is a happy feeling. Reason being that it means the item ordered online has reached safely. Another reason mostly being the item on discount or sale or an item which is not easily available on stores.
The one received today made me happier than for a reason. It was not the one to be received but an acknowledgment for something I pledged to give. Yes, received a ‘Eye Donor Card’ for the pledge I made to donate my eyes.
Many asked me what I did for my birthday early this month. I just laughed and had said nothing special. I in fact did something special which I wanted to do for a long time. One box ticked in life.
The stats relating to Corneal Blindness in India is staggering. One third of the world’s people suffering from corneal blindness are in India. There are around 2 lakh blind people waiting for donors every year in our country and only 45,000 are collected.
That is a huge gap between demand and supply. That 45k collection amounts to only around 5% of the total deaths in the country.You can go through the sad statistics regarding this issue on - Eye Donation Stats
The stats are for you to decide yourself. There are several cultural and religious myths that acts as a hindrance for people to donate eyes. These needs to be thought upon and youngsters need to act and create awareness.
The stats are for you to decide yourself. There are several cultural and religious myths that acts as a hindrance for people to donate eyes. These needs to be thought upon and youngsters need to act and create awareness.
The sole idea of writing this piece is to motivate a few of my friends who read this. Even if 5 decide and donate, including mine that would be vision to 12 people.
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