In a powerful display of corporate social responsibility, a young engineering student from Lucknow has been given a second chance at life. Anoop Mishra, battling end-stage kidney disease, underwent a successful kidney transplant this week, a procedure made possible by the timely intervention of industrialist Gautam Adani and the Adani Foundation.
A Family's Desperate Struggle for Hope
The Mishra family's ordeal began in December 2024, when Anoop's condition was diagnosed as end-stage chronic kidney disease. Doctors at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) delivered the grim news: only a transplant could save him. For his father, Shree Krishna Bhagwaan Mishra, the diagnosis was devastating, compounded by the staggering cost of the surgery. "The cost was far beyond what we could ever afford," he recalled, describing a time when hope was rapidly fading.
With their financial resources exhausted, the family turned to social media for help. Appeals were launched by social workers and journalists, highlighting Anoop's critical condition and the urgent need for funds. The family had little expectation that their plea would reach the corridors of corporate power.
An Unexpected Miracle: The Adani Intervention
In a turn of events that the Mishra family describes as miraculous, their story captured the attention of Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani. Upon learning of Anoop's plight, Adani instructed the Adani Foundation to take immediate action. "When we were informed that he had taken cognisance of Anoop's condition, it felt nothing short of a miracle," said Shree Krishna Mishra.
The foundation swiftly arranged for comprehensive medical support, ensuring Anoop could receive the best possible treatment without any financial burden on the family. "All possible medical assistance was arranged. Because of this support, my son received the best treatment," a grateful Mishra father stated.
A Mother's Gift and a Successful Surgery
The path to the transplant was not without hurdles. Medical complications arose, requiring patience and constant supervision from the doctors at PGI. Throughout this period, Anoop's condition was carefully managed until he was stable enough for the operation.
The most profound moment came when Anoop's mother, Gyanmati, made the decision to donate one of her own kidneys to her son. "As parents, we wanted only one thing, that our son should live," Shree Krishna Mishra explained, encapsulating the family's unwavering love. The transplant was finally performed successfully on Monday, marking the end of a long and anxious journey.
Expressing immense gratitude, Shree Krishna Mishra said, "The Adani Group may be a giant in business, but Gautam Adani's humanity is even greater. For families like ours, he is truly a lifesaver." This story from Lucknow stands as a testament to how corporate compassion can directly alter destinies and restore hope where it was once lost.
