On 20^th December 2021, MOHAN Foundation, in association with Transplants – Help the Poor Foundation conducted organ donation awareness session along with blood Donation camp. The program was organized by Mr. Ashwin Kher for students of Shivaji Science College, Rahate Square, Nagpur.

 

Shivaji Science College students participated in the session. Ms. Prarthana Dwivedi, Transplant Coordinator was the speaker for session.

 

Topics discussed in the session were as follows:

• Concepts of organ donation.
• Why and when is transplantation required?
• Various organs and tissues that can be donated
• Types of death
• Difference between brain death and coma.
• Transplantation of Human Organs Act.
• Myths and misconceptions related to organ donation.
• Information about the toll-free organ donation helpline (1800 103 7100) was shared.

 

Questions asked in the session:

• Will the body be disfigured after organ donation?
• What are the organs that can be donated while living?
• How to register as an organ donor online?
• How will a family know about a registered organ donor’s wish after his death?
• For how long can corneas be stored?

 

78 members participated in the session. 25 members pledged their organs online. 

 

MOHAN Foundation is thankful to Mr. Ashwin and Mrs. Aasavari Kher for supporting the cause of Organ Donation.