Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 15 (NationPress) The serene hill town of Payyavoor in Kannur district is shrouded in sorrow after the untimely demise of a Class 12 student who tragically succumbed to injuries believed to have been inflicted by a fall from a school building. In the midst of this profound sadness, Ayona Monson's family has transformed their personal anguish into a remarkable act of kindness through organ donation.

Ayona, a dedicated student at a local school in Payyavoor, passed away on Wednesday night while receiving ventilator support in a private hospital's intensive care unit in Kannur.

The distressing incident unfolded on Monday morning, just days ahead of her scheduled laboratory model examinations. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the case.

Despite receiving extensive medical treatment, Ayona's condition worsened, forcing her devastated parents to face an unimaginable loss.

Known for her intelligence and warmth, Ayona was well-loved by teachers and peers alike, excelling both academically and in extracurricular pursuits. Her tragic passing has created an emotional chasm that the school community is finding difficult to navigate.

In an extraordinary and selfless decision made during their darkest hour, her parents, Monson and Anita, agreed to donate her organs.

Through this noble choice, multiple patients have been granted a second chance at life with Ayona’s heart, kidneys, and other essential organs. One kidney was transported to Thiruvananthapuram via a domestic flight, marking a historic moment as it was the first instance of an internal flight being utilized for organ transport in the state.

A green corridor was established from the airport to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital to facilitate rapid transplantation.

Additionally, Ayona's heart was airlifted to Chennai for a critically ill patient, while her other organs were distributed to recipients throughout Kerala.

As they mourn their beloved daughter, the family finds comfort in knowing that Ayona's legacy will continue through those whose lives she has touched.

“Let others live through her,” expressed her parents, who chose to focus on generosity rather than grief. Ayona is survived by her siblings, Marfin and Angel.

Her funeral is scheduled for 2.30 p.m. on Friday at the St Francis of Assisi Church cemetery in Tirur.

In a moment that could have been consumed by darkness, a young life has instead become a beacon of light.

By choosing to donate her organs, Ayona and her family have established a legacy that transcends the boundaries of life and death, demonstrating that even in the face of tragedy, the spirit of humanity can prevail.