MUMBAI, Feb. 25, 2024 (TBINN)
In a remarkable display of determination and advocacy, Vinod Vishwakarma, a motorcycle mechanic turned organ donation advocate, is gearing up for an extraordinary journey.
Embarking from the heart of Mumbai, Andheri, Vinod will ride his motorbike a staggering 2000 kilometers all the way to Nepal, spreading awareness about kidney disease and the critical need for organ donation along the way.
Vinod’s journey is deeply personal. In 2010, he faced a life-altering diagnosis: kidney failure. Like many, he had overlooked the subtle signs of the disease until it reached a critical stage. With the compassionate guidance of the Narmada Kidney Foundation, Vinod underwent a kidney transplant, marking a turning point in his life. Grateful for his second chance, Vinod became an active member of the foundation, dedicating himself to raising awareness about kidney health and organ donation.
Driven by a passion to make a difference, Vinod has participated tirelessly in the foundation’s organ donation awareness activities. Now, he’s taking his advocacy to the next level with his epic motorcycle journey. Setting off from the Narmada Kidney Foundation office in Andheri, Vinod aims to ignite conversations about kidney disease and organ donation as he travels through cities and towns en route to Nepal.
Dr Mita Shah, Consultant Diabetologist at Global Hospital & Anil Clinic and Trustee of the Narmada Kidney Foundation, commends Vinod’s spirit, describing him as a true artist who sees the road as his canvas and his bike as a brush. Vinod’s journey symbolises resilience, freedom, and the transformative power of organ donation.
Established in 1993, the Narmada Kidney Foundation has been at the forefront of kidney disease awareness and support. Recognising the alarming rise in chronic kidney disease cases, the foundation strives to educate individuals about kidney health, provide guidance to patients, and promote organ donation to facilitate life-saving transplants.
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