On March 3, 2026, MOHAN Foundation conducted an awareness session on organ and tissue donation at Senior Citizen home of  Akshaya Trust – Palavakkam Branch, Chennai. Around 38 senior citizen residents actively participated in the programme.

The session was conducted by Ms. Kanishka, Project Executive, who delivered a comprehensive talk covering both organ and tissue donation. She explained the donation process, eligibility criteria, myths and facts, and emphasized the importance of pledging for donation. The session was highly interactive, with residents expressing curiosity and actively engaging in the discussion. Many participants also shared personal experiences related to live organ donation to her son, which added depth and meaning to the session.

Several residents expressed doubts regarding the pledging process for organ donation and sought clarification about organ retrieval procedures. These concerns were addressed in detail to ensure better understanding and transparency about the process. It was also noted that many residents had already pledged their eyes with the Sankara Nethralaya Eye Bank.

By the end of the session, two residents expressed interest in eye donation and others mentioned that they would confirm their decision after discussing it with their family members. Informational brochures were distributed, and the importance of communicating one’s donation wishes to family members was strongly emphasized.

MOHAN Foundation sincerely thanks Ms. Bhuvana, Manager of Akshaya Trust Senior Citizen Home, for providing this valuable opportunity and for the wholehearted support in making the programme successful.