Smiling Tree partnered in National Organ Games 2026 as Sustainability Partner to Promote Organ Donation Awareness

New Delhi, Nov 02: Smiling Tree participated as the Sustainability Partner in the National Organ Games 2026, held on 1 November, 2026, at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, supporting efforts to promote organ donation awareness and encourage informed public pledges. Organised by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and the Renal Care Foundation, in association with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the event brought together organ recipients to celebrate resilience, recovery and life after transplantation.

As part of its association, Smiling Tree supported the awareness initiative by gifting non polluting jute bags, bonsai planters and herbal seeds to the participants and medical fraternity. Aarav Kwatra and Alina Kwatra volunteered at the event on behalf of Smiling Tree, contributing to the initiative and helping promote awareness around this important social cause. They encouraging visitors and participants to understand the importance of organ donation and its potential to save lives and motivated them to pledge their intent to donate their organs.

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the National Organ Transplant Games 2026 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi today. During the programme, the Vice-President released the ‘Zindagi Dobara’ Calendar and felicitated medal winners of the World Transplant Games 2025, held in Dresden, Germany. He also witnessed a world record featuring 570 transplant recipients and donors performing yoga tadasana together. The organisers were presented with a certificate by the World Book of Records, New Delhi, for the “Largest congregation of Transplant recipients and donors performing Tadasana”.

The programme was also attended by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare; Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha; Dr. D. S. Rana, Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society and Chief Patron, NOTG 2026; Dr. A. K. Bhalla, Organising Chairman, NOTG 2026; and Dr. Anil Kumar, Director, NOTTO, among other dignitaries.

Commenting on the association, Dr. Mukesh Kwatra, Founder of Smiling Tree, said,

 "Organ donation is one of the most meaningful ways to offer hope and a second chance at life. The National Organ Games celebrates the courage and determination of transplant recipients while reminding society of the importance of giving others an opportunity to live. At Smiling Tree, we believe social responsibility extends beyond environmental protection to building a compassionate society. We are proud to support this initiative, and the participation of our young volunteers reflects the importance of involving the next generation in meaningful community causes."

The National Organ Games 2026 featured sporting activities that highlighted the determination and achievements of transplant recipients, demonstrating that transplantation can open doors to an active and fulfilling life. The gathering also created opportunities for recipients, families, healthcare professionals and supporters to engage in conversations about organ donation and transplantation.

Smiling Tree's association reflects its broader commitment to sustainability and social responsibility through community-led initiatives. By supporting the National Organ Games, the organisation sought to connect public participation with a larger message of compassion, solidarity and informed action.

The initiative reinforced a shared message: organ donation is not just a medical decision but an opportunity to transform lives and give hope to families.