On August 23rd 2018, MOHAN foundation conducted an awareness program in collaboration with Times of India (TOI) at Bakthvachalam Vidhyasram, Koratur, Chennai. Students studying in class 11^th and 12^th participated in the program. The program started at 10 AM in an auditorium with about 400 students and staff.  Ms. Ann Alex, training coordinator MOHAN Foundation and Ms. Hepzibah Synthiah, Intern from Madras Medical Mission were deputed for the  session.  

The session started with the prayer and an introduction by the Principal, N. Vijayalakshmi. Ms. Ann was the next speaker and she briefed the students about organ donation.

HIGHLIGHTS

• MOHAN Foundation
• Organ Transplantation
• Organ donation
• Laws of Organ Donation  in India
• Brain Death
• Is organ transplantation legal or not
• Difference between brain death and coma
• Types of transplantation
• Age category of certain organs

 

These were the major topics that were discussed in the session.  They were explained and queries raised under the above heading  by the student where answered.

 

IMPACT

It was an interactive session where the students actively participated and was keen to think about the concept in depth. This brought out varied questions, their opinion on transplantation has definitely changed with this an eye opener for the students. They also understood that not all things shown in films are true. I am sure they would definitely be a carrier of this message to their parents and relative.

 

Overall it was fun filled and an informative session for the students and the teachers. The principal was very pleased by the presentation that was done, she mentioned that the video conveyed all the information and it was a heart touching video. She was very generous and she has promised for better more promotions of organ donations in future.