One Donor Many Lives“Awesome, Doctor I listened to you on 'The News Minute'. It motivated me. Immediately I registered on the official website, and I have also pledged all the organs and tissues.”
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
Video testimonials
“Dr.Thankam, first my salute & applause with full respect 🙏 Pl accept this 💐 She's great human being, doctor & dedicated person👍 let's spread this legendary service to our known world/universe with so much proud🙌 I bow down for your act with full honours🙏 you are inspiring doctor, no doubt . Let the sacrifice & Message of you inspire many of us wholeheartedly 👏 thanks Dr. Thankam Subramonian❤️”
“Dr. Thankam's selfless act has inspired me to think bigger about giving and how I can participate. I, for one, am going to start donating blood and encourage others to do so as well!”
“What an inspiring session we had today, thanks to Marvelous Medicine! Dr Thangam's journey is one of incredible resilience and dedication - in the pursuit of altruism of the highest order! All the best with whatever cause you take up next. Hats off to your indomitable spirit.”
“One decision two lives forever I salute u mam next to soldier u had taken that respect from all of us a Bigg salute to ur selflessness🫡🫡♥️💐🙏”
“Dear Thankam, You are a role model for all of us. Always you give surprises be it running, or Cross Border Service or Organ Donation. I hope one day I will also get inspired by this noble act. I am feeling proud to know you in person. Best Wishes to you.”
“Dr Thankam, Your selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger is a true gift of life. It reflects extraordinary courage, compassion, and humanity. You are an inspiration, reminding us that kindness can change the world”
“What words could possibly suffice to honor an act so rare, selfless, and profoundly humane? Your extraordinary gesture reflects a depth of compassion, courage, and nobility and a true greatness of your soul. You embody the highest ideals of humanity. Your generosity is absolutely transformative, uplifting and deeply inspiring. Deepest respect and heartfelt gratitude for the example you have set, not only as a physician, but as an exceptional human being. I pray that God Almighty grants you abundant strength, fastest recovery, and choicest blessings. My warmest wishes also go to the recipient—for a healthy, and fulfilling life ahead. PRANAMAM”
“Great sacrifice of Dr.Thankam.We pray God for her speedy recovery to normal life.”
“Wow! What a noble way to give back to humanity 🙏 sashhtanga namaskara to her 🙏🙇 our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to her family 🙏”
“Kudos to Dr Thankam for the truly making the highest form of charity, done without any desire or expectations, in a manner even the left hand is unaware of the act done by the right hand. Truly inspirational, May God Bless Dr Thankam and the anonymous recipient with good health and long life.”
“Very touching. Selfless, divine act by your sister 🙏. Wishing her a speedy recovery. God bless her.”
“..., no words are enough to applaud an act like this and I will not try to do so as it will probably undermine the sheer act of kindness and magnanimity she has shown . Wishing her speedy recovery !! 🫡🫡🫡🫡 Regards, Amit Garg”
“...- 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.”
“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”
“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.”
“No harm can touch her🙏”
“Closest to the divine, in my case”
“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. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽”
“Quite a mind bending and inspirational story about ...Dr.Thankam... .... Self less and Inspirational ❤️”
“This just lifted us up, to show there are people like ...Dr.Thankam... and your family, too.”
“... truly Amazing act by ...Dr.Thankam...; Sometime when we ask does God exist; We just have to see her”
“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!”
“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”
“... 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 .. 🙏🏻🙏🏻”
“What I read this morning about ...Dr.Thankam... is the most inspiring thing I've ever heard… closest I’ve felt to divinity.”
“...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 🙏”
“... there are no words for this. Just too enormous. And the supportive family. You are noble souls. Deep respect 🙏”
“... ...Dr.Thankam... is an angel… setting such an exemplary example by donating a part of herself. Shat shat naman 🙏”
“Me and Prabha always looked up to her and admired her… now more than ever… God bless her always.”
“Fantastic. Nobody can do this sacrifice. Very touching. She walks all the way. Really a super woman. Very sensational. No comparison.”
“No words to appreciate. Proud of her. May God give her good health to render her selfless service to mankind.”
“🙏👏”
“Today at Manipal Hospital… Our Dr Thankam S being honoured for her deed 🌺🌺🙏👏👏”
“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...”
“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.”
“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 🙏”
“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. 👍”
“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.”
“Manifestation of ‘walking the talk’… very inspiring… 🙏”
Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal
Chairman, Medical Advisory Board, Manipal Hospitals — Nephrologist with 39+ years experience
“Wow! Haven’t seen this level of compassion. Huge respect 🙏”
“Very inspiring. Wonderful of ...Dr.Thankam.... Respect 🙇🏽♂️”
“Very inspiring indeed! Salute 🫡”
“This is truly phenomenal!! The world needs more people like her!! God bless!!”
“... this is really inspiring — kudos to ...Dr.Thankam... and more strength to her 🫡👍”
“Amazing resolve, a most precious gift and a truly selfless act. Wishing her a complete recovery and a lifetime of good health.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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…”
“...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....”
“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 ... 🙏”
“A big salute 🫡”
“Very humbling indeed and very noble too. Kudos!”
“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 😊”
“Autograph please!! thanks to her awesomeness”
“Truly inspiring, you must be so proud of Meena.”
“She is definitely a trailblazer with courage & conviction.”
“Truly humbling. Needs real grit, compassion and strong conviction in the process. A big salute to her and others who even thought of it.”
“Very noble and inspiring, and kudos to Meena. Wishing her speedy recovery.”
“Very noble and inspiring. Kudos to Meena.”
“🙏🙏🙏🙏 salute her ✊🏽”
“Seriously a Ted talk is needed to spread this message and for now I will use your text to do that.”
“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! 😮”
“Awesome! This is really good to see her receiving the respect and accolades she deserves and more 🙏”
“I have never been as happy as this to see a person being celebrated. She is truly a great human ❤️”
“Speechless!! Amazing courage and generosity! 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. 💕”
“Completely a different level. Hats off to her. 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. 👍❤️🙏”
“Takes so much courage and a good heart to do something like this! Wishing her a speedy recovery!”
“Wow that is an amazingly selfless and brave act 🙏 hope she is recovering well.”
“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.”
“Wishing Dr.Thankam a speedy recovery ❤️”
“She has always been an inspiration to me. Now I’m just bowled over. Respect 🙏”
“Speechless.”
“Amazing. No words for this.”
“I salute Dr.Thankam for her selfless act of anonymously donating her kidney. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Truly, humanity at its best.”
“Good to hear that u r back home and wishing you a speedy recovery Meena Akka. Take care 🙏”
“Roaring applause 👏👌. Super proud and commendable. Beyond words. Happy that everything went ok. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Our prayers 🙏”
“The response is so deserving. Must have been so overwhelming for her! Glad to see her up and about and hopefully discharged home ❤️❤️”
A Corridor of Honor
Hospital tribute after anonymous kidney donation
One act. Hundreds of voices.
This wall exists because of moments like this.
“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.”
“I’ve seen how difficult it is to get a donor… My God.”
“What courage and generosity… Wishing her a speedy recovery.”
“Wishing her a speedy recovery”
“Oh wow… What an incredibly brave and selfless act.”
“What a noble act of selflessness… So proud of you 🙏”
“Really don’t know what to say… This is way beyond us.”
“Wishing her a speedy recovery”
“Wishing her a speedy recovery”
“Supremely noble and altruistic indeed… Prayers for her speedy recovery 🙏”
“These stats and details are mind blowing… Nothing but respect.”
“Meena mam’s selfless courage is deeply moving… Wishing positive outcomes 🙏”
“Just blown. So inspirational.”
“What a brave, inspirational and humble action… all our prayers with Meena.”
“Philanthropy at the highest level… Please convey our bows to Meena.”
“Inspiring 🙏🙏🙏”
“Wow!! What incredible news. Love to Meena and the entire family 🙏”
“Sending prayers and best wishes… This is just amazing! ❤️”
“Wow, awesome Meena. Wishing her all the best for a speedy recovery.”
“Unbelievable… So proud to even just know her 🤗❤️🙏”
“Wow, Meena is so amazing. Very inspiring!!”
“Incredible… Truly puts things we do to help others in perspective.”
“Dear Meena, you have performed the ultimate act of kindness… Pray for your speedy recovery.”
“Deeply touched and truly humbled… Your selfless act will inspire many others.”
“Doctors are always considered equivalent to God… Meena’s actions exemplify the highest form of humanity…”
“Sending you so much love and respect… The world is a better place because of people like you.”
“Great 👍👏”
“Unimaginable kindness Meenakka. You're a gift to mankind… Love you Meenakka ❤️”
“Dear Meena, we are extremely proud of you for your noble and charitable act… May God bless you abundantly.”
“No words to say… My prayers and blessings are always with you dear 🙏🙏🙏”
“Donating a kidney to someone you don’t even know is such a rare and selfless act ❤️🙏”
“Meena, I am absolutely blown away… Wishing you a speedy recovery.”
“Wooow Meena akka!! You are making a huge impact in someone’s life forever 💕💕💕”
“Amazing 🙏🙏🙏”
“Such a noble deed Meena Akka. Proud of you. 🥰”
“Wow!! That’s very impressive. Very proud of you Meena!!”
“She truly embodies the spirit of Nishkama Dāna… May her tribe flourish 🙏”
“Absolutely incredible… Deep respect and admiration to her.”
“Wow... No words to express. Having the intent and seeing it through.”
“Such a divine act by ...Dr.Thankam...! Courageous and stupendous! 🙏🌹”
Dr. Rohan Augustine
Consultant Nephrologist, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
“Donating a kidney to an unknown recipient is a truly noble act… Best wishes for a speedy recovery.”
“Very noble gesture. May God bless her and her sibling and families.”
“My hair stands on end thinking about her sacrifice… Hope the receiver family makes it all worthwhile.”
“Deeply touched... Please pass on my regards to ...Dr.Thankam.... God bless her.”
“Really touching. I have signed up organ transplant donation twice… this is an area that can do with some modernization.”
“Wow! What an amazing heart she has! Courage of conviction. God bless Dr Thankam.”
“There is giving and then there is GIVING… God bless ...Dr.Thankam...!”
“I am blown away by ...Dr.Thankam...’s generosity and bravery. This is God level 🙏🙏.”
“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 🙏🙏🙏”
“Wow! So amazing da. Respect to ...Dr.Thankam... and kudos to her spirit.”
“Super impressive! Such a beautiful and brave gesture… She has definitely saved a life 👏❤️”
“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.”
“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.”
“It took 7 hours! Just can’t wrap my head around her courage, generosity, just terrific.”
“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?”
“Truly a noble gesture. Wishing her a speedy recovery and wishing her a healthy life ahead 👍👍”
“Absolutely amazing gesture… wishing her a speedy recovery..”
“This is really inspirational. The max of altruism. Well done 🙏 Wishing her a speedy recovery.”
“This is truly touching da. No words. My deepest respects to ...Dr.Thankam.... What an incredibly compassionate and courageous act 🙏❤️”
“... any act that is done without expecting anything in return is great. This is truly inspiring.”
“What an incredible act of kindness and generosity. Her selfless act will have a lifelong impact on the recipient. Wishing a speedy recovery. 💕”
“Please feel free to flood with more information. Feeling so humbled by Thangam’s brave moves. It’s beyond being noble for a cause 🙏”
“Inspiring.”
“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.”
“Great. Praying for Dr. Thangam’s speedy recovery.”
“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”
“Gosh!! Filled with admiration!!”
“Well done for ...Dr.Thankam...’s noble cause”
“Wow!!! So extraordinarily noble!”
“Wow… amazing… hats off to Thangam… wishing her a speedy recovery 💐💐”
“Incredible gesture, wishing Dr. Thankam a speedy recovery 🙏”
“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!!! 🙏❤️”
“Wow… that truly is so amazing 👏👏👏. Mighty proud of ...Dr.Thankam... 🙏”
“Wishing her a speedy recovery 💐💐”
“What a noble gesture. Hats off to ...Dr.Thankam.... 🙏🙏”
“Commendable… best wishes to the good doc 💐”
“What a fantastic gesture.... Hats off to ...Dr.Thankam... Thankam. God bless.”
“Wow… such a great gesture. Wishing Thankam a super speedy recovery 💐💐❤️💐💐 👍”
“... 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 🙏🙏💗💗💗”
“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🤝”