An awareness talk on organ donation was conducted at the District Red Cross Society, Karnal, Haryana, under the guidance of Ambassador Dr. Neena on March 09, 2026, for the ongoing first aid training batch. The session was aimed to sensitize first aid trainees on the significance of organ donation and empowered them to act as advocates for this life-saving cause

Dr. Neena covered a wide range of topics, including:

• Need for organ donation and its impact on saving lives
• Process of organ donation — when and how it takes place
• Organs that can be donated during life and after death
• Transplant waiting list in India and the urgent demand-supply gap
• Brain death and distinction between brain death and coma
• Contraindications to organ donation
• Role of MOHAN Foundation in promoting awareness and facilitating donations
• Myths and facts surrounding organ donation

The session was highly interactive, with participants enthusiastically engaging in discussions and raising thoughtful questions. A remarkable outcome was that all attendees expressed their willingness to donate organs, reflecting the effectiveness of the awareness drive.

At the conclusion, Dr. Neena delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks. Notably, around all participants collected donor cards, committing to share their decision with their families — a crucial step in ensuring their wishes are honored.