On 23^rd December 2018, MOHAN Foundation was invited by the NSS Program Officer Mr. Mukesh of Govt. Girls Model Senior Secondary School, Sarangpur Chandigarh to conduct an awareness talk on Organ Donation for their NSS students. Around 60 students and 2 teachers participated in the program.

 

Mr. Mukesh NSS Program Officer addressed the gathering and gave a brief introduction on organ donation to the participants.

 

Firstly, Neha Sharma introduced herself to the students and started asking students that which organs can be donated while living? Most of the students were aware about kidney transplant.

 

Participants were given an introduction and presentation on organ donation and brain death by Ms. Neha Sharma.

 

In this talk she explained the following points: -

• Organ donation types and who can be a donor
• The status of Organ Donation in India and their requirements vs donation rates
• She challenged 5 myths with 5 facts on Organ Donation
• Difference between natural death and brain death
• Real life stories of an organ transplant being shared with the participants
• Importance of Donor card
• To pledge their organs they can register at MOHAN Foundation
• MOHAN Foundation mission & vision

 

It was indeed an amazing session all the students were highly motivated and said they will come forth to make it success in their areas. In the end they were also told that it is very important to tell your family about their wish. Also, helping people to visualize the lifesaving impact that organ donation makes on their community.