The heart of Jai Jayakumar, a native of Kilimanoor in Thiruvananthapuram who was declared brain-dead, being transported to Lisie Hospital in Kochi after it was airlifted by an air ambulance. | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin The State witnessed yet another deceased donor organ donation on Thursday (April 9, 2026) when the family of Jai Jayakumar, a 35-year-old IT professional in Technopark, who was declared brain-dead while undergoing treatment at a hospital here, decided to donate her organs to save the lives of several others. Six organs, including the heart, liver, two kidneys and both corneas, were harvested, for transplanting in others with end-stage organ failure, who are on the transplant waiting lists. Published – April 09, 2026 10:07 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar hits out at Vijay’s remarks, releases Congress manifesto 43 candidates in fray in Mayiladuthurai district