On May 14, 2026, MOHAN Foundation conducted an awareness event for students of MMM College of Nursing, Chennai. Around 45 first-year undergraduate nursing students participated in the session. The event was graced by Dr. Rosaline Rachel, Principal of MMM College of Nursing, who welcomed the MOHAN Foundation team and encouraged the students by emphasizing the importance of organ donation and the future career opportunities available as transplant coordinators.
The session began with a short film on organ donation presented by Vijay, which introduced the students to the concept and significance of organ donation.
Dr. Hemal Kanvinde, Quality Assurance Officer, delivered a session on cornea donation awareness. She spoke about the increasing prevalence of corneal blindness and highlighted the urgent need for cornea donation. She shared data regarding the demand for cornea donation and the current rate of cornea donations. The session also covered the process of cornea donation, necessary precautions, and concluded with an explanation of the important role nurses can play in promoting cornea donation in the future.
The next session was conducted by Mrs. Arshiya, Senior Project Officer. She explained the concept of organ donation and its various types. The session included information on the difference between coma and brain death, as well as the process of pledging for organ donation. She concluded the session by sharing heartwarming donor and recipient stories, helping students connect emotionally with the cause and reinforcing the message that there is no age limit for organ donation.
The session continued with a Tamil movie-based quiz on organ donation, where students were divided into teams. The activity addressed myths and facts about organ donation as portrayed in movies, making the session interactive and engaging for the participants.
MOHAN Foundation expressed its gratitude to Dr. Rosaline Rachel, Principal of MMM College of Nursing, for providing the opportunity and support to conduct the awareness event successfully.
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