On February 10, 2015 Ms. Pallavi Kumar (Executive Director, Delhi-NCR, MOHAN Foundation) was invited at the Radio City 91.1 FM office, Okhla, New Delhi for a sensitisation session on organ donation for their Radio Jockeys (RJs)

 

Radio City 91.1FM is India's first and leading FM radio brand. Promoted by Music Broadcast Private Limited (MBPL), it started its operations in India in July, 2001 in Bangalore. It is present in 20 Cities across India. Radio City has partnered with MOHAN Foundation for a week long campaign titled  "Dil Deke Dekho." in an effort to drive awareness about organ donation. The campaign that started on February 5 would lead up to February 14, 2015, Valentine's Day to mark the day dedicated to love with the noble cause of organ donation that will go a long way in saving lives.

 

The session was organized for all the Radio Jockeys so that they would give correct information to their listeners on organ donation through special shows and inspiring stories during the campaign.

 

Ms. Pallavi explained the concept of organ donation and brain death to the group. She also spoke on the Transplant Law of India (THO Act) and myths and facts related to organ donation.The participants listened very attentively and asked queries pertaining to the subject that were answered by the MF representatives in a professional manner. Post the session, a short film on brain death was also shown in order to ensure better understanding of the said subject.

 

Also present at the session was Mr. Mohan Mahal, a heart recipient of 20 years who applauded the work that was being done by the foundation and shared his experience with the participants as a heart transplant recipient.