Kerala's Youngest Organ Donor: A Heartfelt Farewell to Aalin Sherin

Kerala bid farewell to 10-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham, the state's youngest organ donor. Despite their profound grief, her parents donated her organs after her brain death, giving life to others. The government honored her with state honors, celebrating her impactful legacy in organ donation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Pathanamthitta | Updated: 15-02-2026 18:04 IST | Created: 15-02-2026 18:04 IST
Kerala's Youngest Organ Donor: A Heartfelt Farewell to Aalin Sherin
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Kerala mourned the loss of 10-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham, who has become the youngest organ donor in the state. Her organs were donated after she was declared brain dead following a road accident, providing life-saving transplants to several recipients.

The emotional farewell included a state funeral, underscoring her impactful legacy and the decision by parents Arun Abraham and Sherin Ann John to donate her organs despite immense personal grief. Ministers and citizens gathered at her residence and church to pay their last respects.

Aalin's story serves as a poignant reminder of the life-giving potential of organ donation, resonating beyond Kerala's borders to national consciousness, with government officials and political leaders honoring her noble contribution.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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