Gift of Life, Organ Donation awareness session at KDK College, Nagpur

Updated on Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • On April 9, 2026, MOHAN Foundation, Nagpur conducted a “Gift of Life” Organ Donation Awareness Session for NSS students at KDK College. The objective of the session was to create awareness among students about organ donation and motivate them to become responsible ambassadors of this life-saving cause.

    On behalf of MOHAN Foundation, Ms. Veena Wathore and Ms. Neha Sailwar facilitated the session. Ms. Veena Wathore began the session on a positive note by sharing successful real-life stories of organ donation, helping students understand its emotional and life-saving impact.

    She further explained key concepts such as what is organ donation, the difference between brain stem death and cardiac (circulatory) death, and the provisions of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) along with its amendments. She also elaborated on the role of transplant coordinators and explained the concept of a green corridor in organ transportation.

    Following this, Ms. Neha Sailwar continued the session by addressing common myths and facts related to organ donation. She guided students on the process of taking an organ donation pledge, and also shared information about various courses and internship opportunities available in the field of organ donation through MOHAN Foundation. Additionally, she provided an overview of the history and pan-India work of MOHAN Foundation.

    The session concluded with an interactive Question & Answer segment, where students actively participated and raised important queries such as:

    • Causes of brain stem death
    • Age limit for organ donation
    • Possibility of limb (leg) transplantation
    • Whether a person with health conditions can be an organ donor?
    • Can cancer patients donate organs?
    • What tissues can be donated?
    • Whether family consent is required even if a donor card is available?
    • Whether a person can change their decision after pledging for organ donation?
    • Cultural and belief-based concerns such as rebirth after organ donation

    All queries were addressed in a clear and informative manner, helping to dispel myths and strengthen students’ understanding. Around 70 students attended the session. 

    MOHAN Foundation sincerely expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Principal Dr. Valsson Varghese, Mrs. Neena Dhamge, Professor & Dean academics the Management, NSS coordinators   of KDK College, Nagpur, for their support, cooperation and for providing a valuable platform to conduct this awareness session successfully.



    Source-Neha Sailwar
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