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

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.