Kochi ∙ Dinoy Thomas was thrilled to be able to talk to the god of cricket who wanted to see him from afar and touch those hands that hold nearly all batting records. Soon after comes another miracle. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar himself tweeted. Dinoy says he’s in complete disbelief.
Dinoy met Sachin Tendulkar at the Spice Coast Marathon on Sunday. Knowing that Dinoy, who underwent heart transplant surgery years ago, was participating in the 5K fun run along with the marathon, Sachin expressed a desire to see.
“When the mind follows the heart, good things happen. Denoy Thomas, who underwent a heart transplant several years ago, today successfully completed a 5km marathon in full health. It’s very inspiring to see people like him. Best wishes to Dinoy” was Sachin’s tweet.
Nine years ago, Dinoy Thomas was treated by Dr. Jose Chacko Periyapuram led heart transplant surgery. Libu’s heart, originally from Ayanthol, Thrissur, now beats in Dinoi. Dino is able to support his family by working on his own since he is unable to walk due to dilated cardiomyopathy. In September 2015, Kalamasery joined Toyota as a driver after undergoing a heart transplant. From Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram, large vehicles including Innova and Fortuner will self drive.
After work which usually finishes at 18.00, the auto rickshaws shuttle to Dinoi HMT Junction until 23.00 without wasting any time. With the aim of promoting organ donation, the marathon was organized under the leadership of the Heartcare Foundation with the participation of many people together with Dinoy Thomas. She participated in the marathon wearing a T-shirt that read ‘A new life is possible through organ donation’.
English summary: Sachin Tendulkar’s tweet about Dinoy
