With the aim to create awareness about organ donation, dispel myths and misconceptions associated with organ donation and motivate and encourage the general public to donate organs after death, be it college students ,employees and the society members those who are eager to know more for them this session was like an eye-opener wherein they are keen in joining as a volunteer and be a part of this cause. Ms. Padmavathi Vasudevan, Project Officer MOHAN Foundation Mumbai along with Abhijit Chawan, Intern from MOHAN Foundation, conducted an awareness session with on 25th January 2024, at Vedanta NSS Unit in Badlapur campsite, addressing the overall challenges, fears and the misconceptions prevailing amongst everyone when we initiate conversation regarding donating our organs.In her talk-cum-presentation Padma spoke about -
1.What is Organ Donation ?
2.How deceased organ donation can save multiple lives ?
3.Current state of organ donation in India and the wide gap in demand and availability of donated organs
4.The imperativeness of increasing cadaver organ donation
5.Time factor in ensuring successful organ donation and transplantation
6.Process and purpose of pledging organs and tissues.
7.Activities and Courses conducted by MOHAN Foundation
The facts behind Myths & Superstitions surrounding Organ Donation.
What are the challenges before us in motivating and encouraging Organ Donation was discussed.
There were 75 energetic students who attended the session.The students even showed interest in being an volunteers as well. MOHAN Foundation would like to thank Madam Mansi Dixit and Sir. Vijay for inviting us to their campsite and supporting this noble initiative.
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