A social media post about a doctor's extraordinary act of selflessness is winning the hearts of internet users. Ali Alsamarah, a paediatric doctor at a non-profit hospital in Ocala, in the US state of Florida donated bone marrow to save a child’s life. His story, shared on Instagram by 'Good News Movement', has melted people's hearts. It also sets an example for the entire society to participate in organ donation.
Sharing a picture of the doctor, the Instagram page wrote, "Ali Alsamarah, MD, an Interventional Cardiology Specialist with AdventHealth Ocala, got a call that he was a potential match for a child who desperately needed bone marrow. The doctor didn't hesitate to donate his own."
The page also shared what the doctor said about his operation. "He said he was a little sore but was glad he could help—he was inspired to do so after a friend battling cancer was saved by a donor. He hopes to inspire others to become donors to help save lives."
Shared just a day ago, the post has amassed over 50,000 likes and tons of comments.
"So beautiful gesture, the planet Earth needs more examples like this,' commented one user on the post.
"What a man and real life hero .Very inspiring Doc," wrote another user.
"The child that you’ve saved will remember you forever that’s a special gift for him/her and the family," commented a third.
"A salute to u doctor ur a daredevil ur simply great this is called being real human ur a starboyyyyy a super hero," wrote a fourth.
"Anyone can be a hero like this. Go ahead and register with your national bone marrow donation agency. It doesn't hurt but can save a life," commented a fifth.