Awareness Talk on Organ Donation at Indian Red Cross Society, Mohali District Branch, Sector 76, SAS Nagar, Punjab

Updated on Friday, February 6, 2026
  • On 2nd February 2026, SRDF – MOHAN Foundation was invited by The Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Mohali District Branch, to sensitize their First Aid Students on Organ Donation in Sector 76, SAS Nagar, Punjab.

    Mrs. Preeti Gupta initiated the session by introducing MF-SRDF and MOHAN Foundation alongwith its mission and vision. She, then, addressed the importance of organ donation as a gift of life.  

    A comprehensive scope on organ donation was covered through following articles:

    • The concept of organ and tissue donation and impact of the lifesaving were highlighted.
    • The status of Organ Donation in India and its requirement vs donation rates.
    • The statistics of India against other countries was compared and within the Indian state was discussed.  Besides that, opt out policy was touched upon for further clarity.
    • The light was shed on the terms live related – live unrelated.
    • The differences between natural deathbrain death, and a coma state were explained.
    • The challenge was to dispel the myths in regard to organ donation were taken care of by providing factual information to the volunteers.
    • Real life stories of an organ transplant were shared.
    • Importance of carrying a Donor card and steps to pledge for organ donation. All were encouraged to have a word with their families.

    After that, the session became two way with questions pouring in. Their curiosity was satisfactorily addressed.

    Around 15 students from different areas of Mohali have attended the session and encouraged to register on the NOTTO to live in the lives of others through organ donation.  

    MF-SRDF – MOHAN Foundation extended heartfelt gratitude to Indian Red Cross Society, Mohali for their assistance and providing the opportunity to conduct this meaningful session.

     



    Source-Ms. Preeti Gupta
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