One Donor Many Lives“... what ...Dr.Thankam... has done is unimaginably brave and generous. I cannot imagine a bigger example of genuinely selfless altruism. Donating for a family member is itself an incredibly difficult decision. But to donate for a complete stranger, it is surely beyond the realm of ordinary humans. All my best wishes to ...Dr.Thankam... for a speedy recovery from the procedure. The universe, providence, God almighty, whatever higher power you believe in, will surely shower blessings on ...Dr.Thankam... for her incomparable, extraordinary courage and generosity 🙏🙏💗💗💗”
Wall of Appreciation
These messages came from friends, family, and strangers across the world. Each one is a reminder that courage multiplies. Compassion travels farther than we think.
Wall of Appreciation
“Wow… such a great gesture. Wishing Thankam a super speedy recovery 💐💐❤️💐💐 👍”
“What a fantastic gesture.... Hats off to ...Dr.Thankam... Thankam. God bless.”
“Commendable… best wishes to the good doc 💐”
“What a noble gesture. Hats off to ...Dr.Thankam.... 🙏🙏”
“Wishing her a speedy recovery 💐💐”
“Wow… that truly is so amazing 👏👏👏. Mighty proud of ...Dr.Thankam... 🙏”
“What an amazing gift for a person who now has a chance at a healthy life!! Huge commendations for Thankam and hope she recovers soon and is back to her marathons! Don’t quite get why the courts need to be involved if she is doing it voluntarily, but even more impressive that she has stayed focused for a decade on this!!! 🙏❤️”
“Incredible gesture, wishing Dr. Thankam a speedy recovery 🙏”
“Wow… amazing… hats off to Thangam… wishing her a speedy recovery 💐💐”
“Wow!!! So extraordinarily noble!”
“Well done for ...Dr.Thankam...’s noble cause”
“Gosh!! Filled with admiration!!”
“An inspiration for sure. Cannot imagine the tremendous pressure she must have overcome. I imagine a lot of people must have advised her against such an action. Kudos to Dr. Thangam. Praying for her quick recovery. God bless”
“Great. Praying for Dr. Thangam’s speedy recovery.”
“It’s good that you shared… like I told we are not yet brave about donating organs after we are gone… and still only discussing… but now once we are back I am surely going to do it… at least some medico students will have use of it instead of just getting it burnt to ashes… sharing such is big encouragement. Thanks man.”
“Inspiring.”
“Please feel free to flood with more information. Feeling so humbled by Thangam’s brave moves. It’s beyond being noble for a cause 🙏”
“What an incredible act of kindness and generosity. Her selfless act will have a lifelong impact on the recipient. Wishing a speedy recovery. 💕”
“... any act that is done without expecting anything in return is great. This is truly inspiring.”
“This is truly touching da. No words. My deepest respects to ...Dr.Thankam.... What an incredibly compassionate and courageous act 🙏❤️”
“This is really inspirational. The max of altruism. Well done 🙏 Wishing her a speedy recovery.”
“Absolutely amazing gesture… wishing her a speedy recovery..”
“Truly a noble gesture. Wishing her a speedy recovery and wishing her a healthy life ahead 👍👍”
“What an amazing person. Speechless. Of course you are a totally proud brother. We are all also so proud! Please tell her… can it be done at any age?”
“It took 7 hours! Just can’t wrap my head around her courage, generosity, just terrific.”
“God bless her. And her family as well. It is equally difficult for the family to agree to something like this even if the donor is willing.”
“This is absolutely amazing. Hats off to ...Dr.Thankam.... I wasn't even aware that Anonymous NDD was even possible… What ...Dr.Thankam... has done is exceptional and trail blazing.”
“Super impressive! Such a beautiful and brave gesture… She has definitely saved a life 👏❤️”
“Wow! So amazing da. Respect to ...Dr.Thankam... and kudos to her spirit.”
“It's absolutely a big act of service to the whole society. It requires a lot of courage on her part to come forward. God bless her 🙏🙏🙏”
“I am blown away by ...Dr.Thankam...’s generosity and bravery. This is God level 🙏🙏.”
“There is giving and then there is GIVING… God bless ...Dr.Thankam...!”
“Wow! What an amazing heart she has! Courage of conviction. God bless Dr Thankam.”
“Really touching. I have signed up organ transplant donation twice… this is an area that can do with some modernization.”
“Deeply touched... Please pass on my regards to ...Dr.Thankam.... God bless her.”
One gift, many voices
“My hair stands on end thinking about her sacrifice… Hope the receiver family makes it all worthwhile.”
“Very noble gesture. May God bless her and her sibling and families.”
“Donating a kidney to an unknown recipient is a truly noble act… Best wishes for a speedy recovery.”
“Such a divine act by ...Dr.Thankam...! Courageous and stupendous! 🙏🌹”
“Wow... No words to express. Having the intent and seeing it through.”
“Absolutely incredible… Deep respect and admiration to her.”
“She truly embodies the spirit of Nishkama Dāna… May her tribe flourish 🙏”
“Wow!! That’s very impressive. Very proud of you Meena!!”
“Such a noble deed Meena Akka. Proud of you. 🥰”
“Amazing 🙏🙏🙏”
“Wooow Meena akka!! You are making a huge impact in someone’s life forever 💕💕💕”
“Meena, I am absolutely blown away… Wishing you a speedy recovery.”
“Donating a kidney to someone you don’t even know is such a rare and selfless act ❤️🙏”
“No words to say… My prayers and blessings are always with you dear 🙏🙏🙏”
“Dear Meena, we are extremely proud of you for your noble and charitable act… May God bless you abundantly.”
“Unimaginable kindness Meenakka. You're a gift to mankind… Love you Meenakka ❤️”
“Great 👍👏”
“Sending you so much love and respect… The world is a better place because of people like you.”
“Doctors are always considered equivalent to God… Meena’s actions exemplify the highest form of humanity…”
“Deeply touched and truly humbled… Your selfless act will inspire many others.”
“Dear Meena, you have performed the ultimate act of kindness… Pray for your speedy recovery.”
“Incredible… Truly puts things we do to help others in perspective.”
“Wow, Meena is so amazing. Very inspiring!!”
“Unbelievable… So proud to even just know her 🤗❤️🙏”
“Wow, awesome Meena. Wishing her all the best for a speedy recovery.”
“Sending prayers and best wishes… This is just amazing! ❤️”
“Wow!! What incredible news. Love to Meena and the entire family 🙏”
“Inspiring 🙏🙏🙏”
“Philanthropy at the highest level… Please convey our bows to Meena.”
“What a brave, inspirational and humble action… all our prayers with Meena.”
“Just blown. So inspirational.”
“Meena mam’s selfless courage is deeply moving… Wishing positive outcomes 🙏”
“These stats and details are mind blowing… Nothing but respect.”
“Supremely noble and altruistic indeed… Prayers for her speedy recovery 🙏”
“Wishing her a speedy recovery”
“Wishing her a speedy recovery”
“Really don’t know what to say… This is way beyond us.”
A Corridor of Honor
Hospital tribute after anonymous kidney donation
One act. Hundreds of voices.
This wall exists because of moments like this.
“What a noble act of selflessness… So proud of you 🙏”
“Oh wow… What an incredibly brave and selfless act.”
“Wishing her a speedy recovery”
“What courage and generosity… Wishing her a speedy recovery.”
“I’ve seen how difficult it is to get a donor… My God.”
“It is great of ...Dr.Thankam.... She is also very brave. I only hope that the move will not lead to any negative effects on her health. I wish her a speedy recovery.”
“The response is so deserving. Must have been so overwhelming for her! Glad to see her up and about and hopefully discharged home ❤️❤️”
“Roaring applause 👏👌. Super proud and commendable. Beyond words. Happy that everything went ok. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Our prayers 🙏”
“Good to hear that u r back home and wishing you a speedy recovery Meena Akka. Take care 🙏”
“I salute Dr.Thankam for her selfless act of anonymously donating her kidney. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Truly, humanity at its best.”
“Amazing. No words for this.”
“Speechless.”
“She has always been an inspiration to me. Now I’m just bowled over. Respect 🙏”
“Wishing Dr.Thankam a speedy recovery ❤️”
“Wow, what a noble and courageous act! It takes such an enormous love of humanity to do something like this. Wishing Dr.Thankam the very best for a smooth procedure and a speedy recovery.”
“Wow that is an amazingly selfless and brave act 🙏 hope she is recovering well.”
“Takes so much courage and a good heart to do something like this! Wishing her a speedy recovery!”
“Glad to hear the procedures all went well and Dr.Thankam is looking happy and cheerful after the long surgery. 👍❤️🙏”
“Completely a different level. Hats off to her. Wishing her a speedy recovery ❤️🩹”
“Just wow, respect. Amazing to hear and know about a person like her. Wishing her a speedy recovery and the same wishes to the recipient of her kidney. 💕”
“Speechless!! Amazing courage and generosity! Wishing her a speedy recovery!!”
“I have never been as happy as this to see a person being celebrated. She is truly a great human ❤️”
“Awesome! This is really good to see her receiving the respect and accolades she deserves and more 🙏”
“Having been on the receiving end, I have more gratitude for this than most others. This is as altruistic as it can get. Will pray for ...Dr.Thankam...’s quick and complete recovery. 🙏❤️ Incidentally tomorrow is the 13th anniversary of my transplant. People get a heart on Valentines Day but I got a kidney! 😮”
“Seriously a Ted talk is needed to spread this message and for now I will use your text to do that.”
“🙏🙏🙏🙏 salute her ✊🏽”
“Very noble and inspiring. Kudos to Meena.”
“Very noble and inspiring, and kudos to Meena. Wishing her speedy recovery.”
“Truly humbling. Needs real grit, compassion and strong conviction in the process. A big salute to her and others who even thought of it.”
“She is definitely a trailblazer with courage & conviction.”
“Truly inspiring, you must be so proud of Meena.”
“Autograph please!! thanks to her awesomeness”
“If I had an idea she was going to become a celebrity I would have taken a selfie with her at your daughter's reception a couple of years back 😊”
“Very humbling indeed and very noble too. Kudos!”
“A big salute 🫡”
“That's a bar of humanity raised at an unbelievable level… brave and compassionate… what an amazing gesture… wishing her good health and joy all through… proud moment for everyone near and dear… thanks for sharing ... 🙏”
“...what an inspiring act of kindness! I've never seen anyone truly walk the talk like this. In our shallow world, it's a blessing to find genuine humans. Thank you so much for sharing this. Lots of love and healing to ...Dr.Thankam....”
Stories from the journey
“It requires a strong heart & courage to do this Nobel act 🙏🙏🙏 God bless her and give her strength to carry this message and inspire many others… you're lucky to have sister like her…”
“Great hope to this world that we have some genuinely nice human beings left in this world. Folks who do not put them in the center. Hats off.”
“Just reading up this morning on all the updates. Salute ...Dr.Thankam... and thanks for sharing this on this channel. Here is to Meena’s quick recovery and the TED talk would definitely get the word out!! Blessings to her and your family.”
“Amazing resolve, a most precious gift and a truly selfless act. Wishing her a complete recovery and a lifetime of good health.”
“... this is really inspiring — kudos to ...Dr.Thankam... and more strength to her 🫡👍”
“This is truly phenomenal!! The world needs more people like her!! God bless!!”
“Very inspiring indeed! Salute 🫡”
“Very inspiring. Wonderful of ...Dr.Thankam.... Respect 🙇🏽♂️”
“Wow! Haven’t seen this level of compassion. Huge respect 🙏”
“Manifestation of ‘walking the talk’… very inspiring… 🙏”
“Hope things are going fine at your end. Hats off to Meena for true inspiration. Humanity needs more Meenas. Convey my sincere thanks for making a difference.”
“That’s very brave and noble of Dr. Thankam. Wish her a speedy recovery & the best going forward. Spl mention to the bro who stood by his sis. 👍”
“Wow! What a noble way she has shown to give back to humanity 🙏 sashhtanga namaskara to her 🙏🧎 Pls convey our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to her and her family 🙏”
“Absolutely mind blown. Definitely learned a new concept. Also, in awe of the courage and persistence of ...Dr.Thankam... to go ahead and actually undertake the donation. Truly noble and truly inspiring. My best wishes to her for a speedy recovery.”
“This is really the greatest human noble gesture that I even heard of during my life time… wishing her a speedy recovery… thanks for sharing...”
“Today at Manipal Hospital… Our Dr Thankam S being honoured for her deed 🌺🌺🙏👏👏”
“🙏👏”
“No words to appreciate. Proud of her. May God give her good health to render her selfless service to mankind.”
“Fantastic. Nobody can do this sacrifice. Very touching. She walks all the way. Really a super woman. Very sensational. No comparison.”
“Me and Prabha always looked up to her and admired her… now more than ever… God bless her always.”
“... ...Dr.Thankam... is an angel… setting such an exemplary example by donating a part of herself. Shat shat naman 🙏”
“... there are no words for this. Just too enormous. And the supportive family. You are noble souls. Deep respect 🙏”
“...Dr.Thankam...’s donation reflects extraordinary kindness, courage and generosity. A remarkable act of true selflessness. May God bless her with good health and lasting happiness 🙏”
“What I read this morning about ...Dr.Thankam... is the most inspiring thing I've ever heard… closest I’ve felt to divinity.”
“... i was so happy to read the article in TOI today.. my prayers for their good health and happiness such that they stand testimony for generations to come .. 🙏🏻🙏🏻”
“I cried..see how many people she is inspiring! Surely she is a trail blazer and many many more will follow the path she has shown”
“Wonderful 👏 ; So many people and staff turned up to show appreciation and gratitude - that's also amazing. It's common for political leaders and sportsmen but ...Dr.Thankam... and her ilk are the real heroes!”
“... truly Amazing act by ...Dr.Thankam...; Sometime when we ask does God exist; We just have to see her”
“This just lifted us up, to show there are people like ...Dr.Thankam... and your family, too.”
“Quite a mind bending and inspirational story about ...Dr.Thankam... .... Self less and Inspirational ❤️”
“Beyond inspirational. Mind-boggling that someone could be so selfless, committed, and of such conviction. Blessed to know her through you, .... This is the closest I’ll get to the sublime. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽”
“Closest to the divine, in my case”
“No harm can touch her🙏”
“Good morning. Just heard and read about your kidney donation. Hats off to you and all those who have supported you on this. I am proud that a relative of mine has done this. I doubt whether I will get the courage or commitment to do what you have done.”
“என்ன மனசு ! எத்தனை தியாகம் ! நமது குடும்ப உறவுகளிலிருந்து ஒரு உன்னத பெண்ம ணி ஒளிவிளக்காய் திகழ்கிறாள் ! தினமலர் பேப்பரில் இன்று இந்த செய்தி பார்த்து புல்லரித்து போனேன். போனில் மருத்துவர் தங்கத்தை மனதார பாராட்டினேன். குடும்பத்தினரின் எதிர்ப்பு, சட்ட சிக்கல் அத்தனையையும் தாண்டி அவதாரம் எடுத்திருக்கிறார். தாத்தா சுதந்திர தியாகி ! அம்மா முத்தம்மாள் மருத்துவம் கலந்த மனிதநேய மாணிக்கம் ! பூனைக்கு பிறந்தது புலி ஆகாமல் இருக்கலாம் ! ஆனால் பூனைக்கு மணி கட்டுவது யாருங்கிற கேள்விக்கு பதில் கொடுத்திருக்கிறாங்க இந்த பதுமை ! புரட்சி செய்த புதுமை ! கடவுளை நான் நேரில் பார்த்ததில்லை ! இன்று பார்த்து விட்டேன். சென்னையிலிருக்கும் நான் விரைவில் பெங்களூர் வந்து அவர்களின் பாதம் பணிவேன். இவரால் ஒட்டு மொத்த நமது குடும்ப ஆலமரத்துக்கு என்ன பெருமை ! உறவுகளின் தேவைக்காக கிட்னி குடுக்கலாம் ! ஆனால், முன்ன பின்ன தெரியாத ஆள் யாருக்காவது பயன்படட்டும்னு தானம் பண்றது என்பது... நான் என் வாழ்நாளில் கேள்விப்படாத சம்பவம். அதனால், உறவுகளே ! இவங்க நமக்கு சொல்ல வர்றது என்னன்னா, நமது உயிர் போன பின்பு உடல் மண்ணுக்கும் நெருப்புக்கும் இரையாவதற்கு முன், நம் உடலில் எந்த உறுப்பு நன்றாக இருக்கிறதோ, அதை தானமாக எடுத்து கொடுக்க இன்றே தயாராகுங்கள் ! மனிதநேயம் மலரட்டும் ! மனிதர்கள் திருந்தட்டும் ! பெருமையுடன் போத்தி”
“Friends, it is indeed a glorious day for me personally n professionally and the entire Team LA 🤝 I am truly touched by Honorable High Court's Order @ Directing Hospital to facilitate Altruistic Donation from Dr Thankam @ Kidney Transplant for a deserving Patient. Excited that we could support Dr Thankam to achieve her Life Dream. Momentous day for all of us🙏 My gratitude to the entire Team LA for their unstinted support extended to me in my journey for this Case🤝”
“...- so overwhelmed reading this. I have no words. Unimaginable selflessness, generosity, courage and tenacity. God bless ...Dr.Thankam... and all of your family who have supported her in this unprecedented generosity.”