In a story of selflessness that transcends the battlefield, two army personnel have become heroes not just with weapons but with a life-saving stem cell donation. Their story surpasses duty and borders, embarking on a remarkable journey to donate stem cells and give a new lease of life to two strangers battling blood cancer.
The two army men, registered as potential stem cell donors with DKMS-BMST - a non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders - travelled all the way to Bengaluru to donate the stem cells. Every year, January 15 is commemorated as Army Day.
Captain Cyrus, who had already registered as a potential stem cell donor with DKMS-BMST, received a life-altering call in December 2023. He was informed that his stem cells were a perfect match for a young patient who needed transplantation. To donate stem cells, he travelled to Bengaluru from North-East India, where he was posted. Despite the logistical challenges and personal sacrifices involved, Captain Cyrus’s decision was immediate. Without hesitation, he volunteered, stepping forward to offer a chance at life to someone he had never met.
