Kerala on Sunday bid an emotional farewell to 10 month old Aalin Sherin Abraham, the state’s youngest organ donor, days after her organs helped save five critically ill patients. The infant was laid to rest with full state honors at a church in Pathanamthitta district. Police personnel offered a ceremonial guard of honor as hundreds gathered for the funeral. Kerala Health Minister Veena George and Union Minister Suresh Gopi attended the service along with grieving relatives and residents.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described the parents’ decision as a rare act of compassion during unimaginable grief. In a public tribute, he said the child had given a new lease of life to five people and reflected the true spirit of humanity.Actor Kamal Haasan also wrote to the family, saying the child would now continue to live on through the lives she saved.Accident Led To TragedyAalin Sherin Abraham, daughter of Arun Abraham and Sherin Ann John, suffered critical injuries in a road accident on February 5. She was travelling with her mother and grandparents when an oncoming vehicle rammed into their car near a junction.While her family members were seriously injured, the infant’s condition remained extremely critical. She was first treated at nearby hospitals and later shifted to a specialized facility in Kochi.After days of intensive treatment, doctors declared her brain dead on February 12. In the middle of their grief, the parents consented to donate her organs.The state government later announced a ceremonial funeral in recognition of the decision, which drew widespread praise from medical professionals and the public.Green Corridor Enabled Rapid TransportFollowing the consent, authorities launched an urgent effort to transport the organs to multiple hospitals. Since helicopter transfer was not permitted at night, the police created a green corridor from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram.Traffic restrictions and manual signaling allowed the ambulance to travel nearly 230 kilometers in 3 hours and 20 minutes.Doctors said the rapid transport was crucial to preserve viability. The liver was transplanted into a six month old infant at a private hospital. The kidneys were given to a 10 year old child at the Government Medical College. The heart valve was transferred to a hospital inside the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College campus. The corneas were donated to an eye bank at a private hospital.Tributes Pour In Across StateThe incident triggered an outpouring of grief and admiration across Kerala.Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said he was deeply moved by the parents’ decision and called it a gift of life and hope to others.In his message, Kamal Haasan wrote that the child lived in her mother for months and in her parents’ love for ten months, and would now help other children live healthier lives.Many residents described the gesture as heartbreaking yet inspiring, highlighting the importance of organ donation awareness.Medical experts also said the case could encourage more families to consider organ donation, especially in pediatric cases where waiting lists are often long.Aalin Sherin Abraham’s story, they said, is a reminder that even the shortest life can leave a lasting impact by saving many others.