On June 11, 2025, Mr. Gabriel Pereira, an Organ Donation Ambassador from the MOHAN Foundation, delivered an awareness talk on organ donation to the staff of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Porvorim.
Mr. Pereira had visited the Board's office a day prior to coordinate the session. During his visit, he met with the Chairman, Mr. Bhagirath Shetye, and the Secretary, Mr. Vidhyadatta Naik, who readily agreed to host the session the following day. The timing aligned with an ongoing teacher workshop, ensuring a larger and more engaged audience.
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Pereira covered key aspects of organ and tissue donation, including:
• Organs and tissues that can be donated in cases of circulatory and brain stem death
• The medical definition and implications of brain stem death
• Differences between coma and brain stem death
• The process of pledging to become an organ donor
The session also featured several informative videos, including an introduction to the MOHAN Foundation, an explanation of brain death, a short film titled Live Life Varun Size, and guidance on how to obtain and use an organ donor card.
To further support understanding, Mr. Pereira distributed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) flyers to attendees. He emphasized the importance of informing family members or next of kin about one’s decision to donate organs, as family consent is a crucial step in the donation process.
Mr. Pereira concluded the session by expressing gratitude to Chairman Mr. Bhagirath Shetye and Secretary Mr. Vidhyadatta Naik for facilitating the talk and supporting the cause of organ donation.
Approximately 100 participants attended the session, which was well-received and served to enhance awareness and encourage positive conversations about organ donation within the community.
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