Bengaluru: Harish Nanjappa is a real hero. Even as he was cut into two halves by a speeding vehicle and even as he laid unattended by onlookers at Nelamangala in Bengaluru, he pledged to donate his organs. He breathed last but he continues to live through his eyes. However, what is more important is that Harish Nanjappa continues to live as an inspiration to many and this as evident by the scenes that prevailed at his native village of Karegondanahalli in Gubbi taluk of Tumakuru.

As the 11th day rituals were held in Karegondanahalli on Sunday, as many as 170 people, including 100 women, from the village and those nearby pledged their eyes.

Many among them were illiterate and gave their thumb impression on the forms.

All that these people had to say is that they gained inspiration from young Harish.

The doctors and staff of Narayana Nethralaya participated in the programme organised by the villagers to create awareness about organ donation. Dr. Somashekar, who was at the village, said that Harish’s eyes had given sight to two.

“I have been in sorrow since my son’s death, but I feel proud that he has given sight to two people. I am happy that his eyes are seeing the world and inspiring hundreds to donate organs,” said Geetha, Harish’s mother, as reported in the Hindu.

Belavatha Gram Panchayat member, Nanjundappa, said he took around 150 eye donation registration forms as many people had approached him for it.