Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Session at St. Francis De Sales College, Nagpur

Updated on Tuesday, September 2, 2025
  • On August 29, 2025, MOHAN Foundation – Nagpur was invited by NSS Coordinator Dr.
    Rojo John of St. Francis De Sales (SFS) College, Seminary Hills, Nagpur to conduct an
    awareness session on organ and tissue donation. The program was organized in
    collaboration with SFS College Association, Christian Service Agency (CSA), and Indian
    Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur as part of the inaugural event of the college’s National
    Service Scheme (NSS) unit.
    The event was inaugurated with the traditional lighting of the lamp, by Principal Dr. Sanjay
    Sarwe, Dr. Samir Jahagirdar (Plastic Surgeon & Vice President, IMA Nagpur), Mr. Mozes
    Gaur (CSA Coordinator), and Ms. Veena Wathore (Project Manager, MOHAN Foundation).
    A large group of first-year B.Sc. students attended the ‘Gift of Life’ sensitization session on
    Organ and Tissue Donation.
     Dr. Samir Jahagirdar, Chief Guest of the event, delivered a comprehensive talk
    through a PowerPoint presentation, where he highlighted the importance of organ
    and tissue donation. He also addressed common myths and misconceptions,
    encouraging students to become advocates of the cause.
     Mr. Mozes Gaur, Guest of Honor, spoke on the significance of corneal and body
    donation. He inspired students by citing the example of Lord Jesus Christ’s ultimate
    sacrifice, emphasizing the values of selflessness and service within the Christian
    community to promote a culture of donation.
     Ms. Veena Wathore, representing MOHAN Foundation, explained the step-by-step
    process of making an online organ donation pledge and shared details about
    training opportunities for students at MOHAN Foundation. She also introduced the
    ‘Anudaan’ initiative, a funding program that supports economically underprivileged
    transplant patients. Through storytelling, she illustrated how financial aid has
    transformed the lives of recipients and their families.
    The session concluded with an interactive discussion, where students actively engaged by
    asking questions about donation procedures and volunteer opportunities.
    The collaborative program not only marked the launch of the NSS unit at SFS College but
    also created a meaningful platform to sensitize young students towards the noble cause of
    organ and tissue donation.

    On August 29, 2025, MOHAN Foundation – Nagpur was invited by NSS Coordinator Dr. Rojo John of St. Francis De Sales (SFS) College, Seminary Hills, Nagpur to conduct an awareness session on organ and tissue donation.

    The program was organized in collaboration with SFS College Association, Christian Service Agency (CSA), and Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur as part of the inaugural event of the college’s National Service Scheme (NSS) unit.

    The event was inaugurated with the traditional lighting of the lamp, by Principal Dr. Sanjay Sarwe, Dr. Samir Jahagirdar (Plastic Surgeon & Vice President, IMA Nagpur), Mr. Mozes Gaur (CSA Coordinator) and Ms. Veena Wathore.

    A large group of first-year B.Sc. students attended the ‘Gift of Life’ sensitization session on Organ and Tissue Donation.

    • Dr. Samir Jahagirdar, Chief Guest of the event, delivered a comprehensive talk through a PowerPoint presentation, where he highlighted the importance of organ and tissue donation. He also addressed common myths and misconceptions, encouraging students to become advocates of the cause.
    • Mr. Mozes Gaur, Guest of Honor, spoke on the significance of corneal and body donation. He inspired students by citing the example of Lord Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, emphasizing the values of selflessness and service within the Christian community to promote a culture of donation.
    • Ms. Veena Wathore, representing MOHAN Foundation, explained the step-by-step process of making an online organ donation pledge and shared details about training opportunities for students at MOHAN Foundation. She also introduced the ‘Anudaan’ initiative, a funding program that supports economically underprivileged transplant patients. Through storytelling, she illustrated how financial aid has transformed the lives of recipients and their families.

    The session concluded with an interactive discussion, where students actively engaged by asking questions about donation procedures and volunteer opportunities. The collaborative program not only marked the launch of the NSS unit at SFS College but also created a meaningful platform to sensitize young students towards the noble cause of organ and tissue donation.



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