Women in traditional attire performing rituals by the Yamuna River in Mathura, India.
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Rotary Club of Organ Donation International Facilitates Successful Eye Donation in Mathura

Members of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International coordinated an early‑morning effort that enabled a successful eye donation in Mathura, offering the prospect of restored sight.

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In the early hours of 1 October 2026, members of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International (RCODI) in Mathura organized a coordinated effort that resulted in a successful eye donation. The timely intervention by the club’s volunteers enabled the procedure to be completed before sunrise.

The donation is expected to restore vision for the recipient, underscoring the club’s role in expanding access to sight‑saving transplants. The event was reported by Suman Gupta for Mumbai News Express.

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The successful transplant illustrates how local civic groups can mobilize resources quickly to address organ shortage, offering hope to patients awaiting corneal tissue.

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