By Pallavi Kumar | Executive Director, MOHAN Foundation
"Angdan Jagurkta Abhiyan"- National Organ Donation Month
Rangoli Making Competition on Organ Donation at IGGMC-Nagpur
Aligned with the Government of India's Ministry of Health & Family Welfare's "Angdan Jan Jagurkta Abhiyan," July 2024 has been dedicated as Organ Donation Month, culminating in Organ Donation Day on August 3rd. Taking charge of this initiative, the MOHAN Foundation-Nagpur, in collaboration with the NTORC registered Indira Gandhi Govt. Medical College & Hospital, organized a series of events leading up to August 3rd.
Car Rally for Organ Donation Awareness
On July 14, 2024, Nursery Park Yog Parivaar, under the umbrella of MFJCF, organized a car rally to promote organ donation. This event was part of the celebrations for National Organ Donation Month.
https://www.mohanfoundation.org/activities/Car-Rally-for-Organ-Donation-Awareness-10093.htm
SANKALP: Promoting Organ Donation through a 5 KM Marathon Organized by MARD
On July 14, 2024, in collaboration with Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) and Indira Gandhi Government Medical College (IGGMC), MOHAN Foundation orchestrated a 5 KM marathon named "SANKALP" to bolster awareness for organ donation. This initiative was aligned with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare's "Angdan Jagurkta Abhiyan," a nationwide campaign aimed at advocating for organ donation across India.
Streetplay ''Awayavdaan hi Shreshtadaan hai'' performed by Medical students at IGGMC-Nagpur
On July 24, 2024, a compelling street play titled "Awayavdaan hi Shreshtadaan hai" was performed by medical students at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH), Nagpur. This event was part of the "Angadan Jan Jagrukta Abhiyan" campaign, initiated by the Government of India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aimed at raising awareness about organ donation. The street play, organized in collaboration with the MOHAN Foundation and the Department of Anaesthesia at IGGMCH, took place in the OPD area of the hospital.
Awards and Recognitions
Happy Endings' Podcast Wins Bronze at Golden Mikes Radio and Audio Awards
MOHAN Foundation won Bronze for the Spotify podcast titled, 'Happy Endings', at the esteemed Golden Mikes Radio and Audio Awards, held on June 26, 2024.
Training & online courses on Transplant Coordination and Organ Donation
Online Course on Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate (April 02, 2024 - May 11, 2024)
The MOHAN Foundation concluded its six-week online course on the 'Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate' from April 2 to May 11, 2024. The program attracted 62 participants from India and seven from Myanmar.
Workshop on Soft Skills and Grief Counselling conducted by MOHAN Foundation in association with Bengal Organ Donation Society & NATCO at Narayana Health RTIICS, Kolkata
MOHAN Foundation, in collaboration with the Bengal Organ Donation Society and NATCO, held a workshop on "Soft Skills & Grief Counselling" from May 22-23, 2024, at Narayana Health RTIICS Kolkata.
Ms. Jaya Jairam invited by ROTTO-SOTTO Mumbai as a Faculty to Transplant Coordinator's Training Program in Mumbai
On May 28, 2024, Ms Jaya Jairam of MOHAN Foundation was invited by ROTTO SOTTO Mumbai as a faculty to speak on 'Role of NGOs and awareness amongst important stakeholders'.
Ms. Pallavi Kumar was invited as faculty during the “Transplant Coordinators Training” held at NOTTO, Safdarjung Hospital Campus, New Delhi
On June 26, 2024, the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) invited Ms. Pallavi Kumar, Executive Director of the MOHAN Foundation, NCR, to speak at the 11th batch of Transplant Coordinators Training, held from June 24 to June 28, 2024. She addressed the topic "Grief Counselling and Making the Ask for Organ Donation" at the Training Hall, NIOP Building, Safdarjung Hospital Campus, Ansari Nagar West, New Delhi. Ms. Simran Anand, Programme Officer, MF NCR, accompanied Ms. Kumar.
MOHAN Foundation conducts the first national training for transplant coordinators organised by the Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Centre (SDNTC), Nepal
The Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Centre (SDNTC), Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, invited MOHAN Foundation (MF) to conduct the first national training for transplant coordinators from June 24–25, 2024. Dr. Pukar Chand Shrestha, Executive Director, SDNTC, took the initiative to organise the training. Ms. Pallavi Kumar, Executive Director of MF, NCR, and Dr. Muneet Kaur Sahi, Programme Manager of MF, NCR, were the invited faculty.
Online Course on Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate (May 15, 2024 - June 27, 2024)
The MOHAN Foundation concluded its six-week online course on the 'Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate' from May 15 to June 27, 2024. The program attracted 74 participants from India and one from Dubai.
Masterclass on Independent Living Donor Advocacy for the employees of MOHAN Foundation & NATCO members
On June 21, 2024, MOHAN Foundation and Network and Alliance of Transplant Coordinators (NATCO) organised a masterclass on, “Independent Living Donor Advocacy,” for its employees and NATCO members.
Masterclass on Living Donation Documentation and Establishing Relationship for the employees of MOHAN Foundation & NATCO members
On July 26, 2024, the MOHAN Foundation and the Network and Alliance of Transplant Coordinators (NATCO) organized a masterclass on "Living Donation Documentation and Establishing Relationship" for their employees and NATCO members. Dr Hemal Kanvinde, Quality Assurance Officer at MOHAN Foundation Chennai moderated the session. Mr. Prashant Ajmera, an Indian Immigration Lawyer and Co-Founder of OneIndiaOneLaw, was the invited expert for the masterclass. The transplant coordinators who shared real-life cases were Ms. Trilly Mathew, Lead Officer, Organ Transplant at Manipal Hospital; Mr. Gururajan M, Transplant Coordinator at JIPMER, Pondicherry; Mr. Hareesh Devina, Transplant Coordinator at Virinchi Hospital, Hyderabad; and Ms. Pranitha Rani Vutukari, Transplant Coordinator at Apollo Hospital, Bengaluru.
Sensitization and pledging event
MOHAN Foundation invited to conduct an awareness session on Organ Donation for BSF jawans and their spouses at Jhansi and Babina
On May 4, 2024, MOHAN Foundation (MF) conducted an awareness session on organ donation for the Border Security Force (BSF) jawans and their spouses in Jhansi and Babina. The event aimed to educate and empower the BSF community about the importance of organ donation and transplantation, as well as dispel common myths and misconceptions surrounding the topic. Ms. Simran Anand served as the speaker for the session and she was accompanied by Ms. Sanya Santosh, Programme Officer, MF Delhi NCR.
MOHAN Foundation Participated in Telangana 10K Run
On June 9, 2024, MOHAN Foundation participated in Telangana 10K Run that started from Sanjeevaiah park to Necklace Road in association with Global Events & Entertainment. This Run was organised to raise awareness about organ donation. Around 700 participants joined this program, chanting slogans on organ donation, enthusiastically in the heart of the city. They helped in sensitizing several others about the lifesaving cause of organ donation.
METRO RETRO - RAMP WALK FOR A CAUSE at the Ameerpet Metro Station, Hyderabad
MOHAN Foundation celebrated 27 years of saving lives through a unique “METRO RETRO -RAMP WALK FOR A CAUSE” wherein luminaries from various walks of life walked the ramp in Ameerpet Metro Station, showcased their support for the cause of organ donation on June 15, 2024. Prominent doctors, celebrities, transplant recipients, and donor families walked the ramp to create awareness about organ donation.
Popular Tollywood actor Mr. Vishwak Sen, was the Chief Guest at the event, and he pledged to donate organs. This event was held in partnership with L&T Metro Rail, Hyderabad.
Celebration of International Yoga day with a message of Organ Donation
Nursery park Yog Parivar celebrated International Yoga Day on June 21,2024. The festival adhering to the theme “Yog for self and society” featured a mini musical show promoting organ and eye donation, led by MFJCF’s Bhavna Jagwani, Sujata Baheti and Amla Batra.
Organ Donation Information Desk at Blood Donation Camp, Bicholim, Goa
On June 27, 2024, Mr. Gabriel Pereira, Organ Donation Ambassador for the MOHAN Foundation, set up an Organ Donation Information Desk at a blood donation camp organized by Bieia and Esteem Industries in collaboration with the Goa Medical College Blood Bank in Bambolim.
MOHAN Foundation invited to the fifth trilogy of Blood, Eye and Organ Donation camp held at Indian Medical Association Hall, Manipur Branch, Lamphelpat
On July 1, 2024, the MOHAN Foundation was invited to participate in the fifth Trilogy Camp for Blood, Eye, and Organ Donation held at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Hall, Manipur Branch.
Ms Pallavi Kumar invited to Organ Donation Awareness Meet at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
On July 19, 2024, Ms. Pallavi Kumar, Executive Director of the MOHAN Foundation (MF), NCR, was invited to be the Chief Guest during the Organ Donation Awareness Meet “Life after Transplant” held at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi. Ms. Simran Anand and Ms. Sanya Santosh, Programme Officers, MF NCR, accompanied Ms. Kumar.
MOHAN Foundation Conducts Awareness Talk on Organ Donation at Red Cross – Punjab, Chandigarh Session – 345
On July 31, 2024, MOHAN Foundation was invited by the secretary, Red Cross - Punjab, Chandigarh to conduct an awareness talk for their first aid students at Vivekanand Bhawan, Chandigarh. Around 35 students from various parts of Punjab & Haryana, college students, patient care attendants, home nursing and bus conductors participated in the session.
Community Radio Programs for mass mobilization
MOHAN Foundation organized two radio programs on organ donation in this reporting period for the rural population of Rajasthan, which was broadcasted on:
Multi-city sensitization sessions/events on organ donation
Multi-city sensitization sessions/events on organ donation were organized face to face and on online platforms like Facebook, You Tube & zoom for participants belonging to the cities of Delhi, Gurugram, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Raipur, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Baddi (HP), Goa, and Imphal.
Target audience were students (first-aid, paramedical, medical, college, school, neurosurgery PG, nephrology, law & management), NSS volunteers & teachers, hospital & nursing staff, corporate staff, doctors, nurses, transplant coordinators, college staff, schoolteachers, dialysis patients, donor and recipient families, & general public.
In this quarter over15,415 people were reached through 194sessions, in which 1,163 people pledged to be an organ donor.
MOHAN Foundation Organ Donation Helpline
MOHAN Foundation’s 24X7 helpline gives information on organ donation & transplantation, pan India in 8 languages. MF Helpline number’s visibility is increasing & families on their own look up through internet browsers or phone to find out information about organ donation. In this quarter, 3,661 calls were facilitated by MOHAN Foundation’s executivesthat resulted in20 corneas donations and 1 skin donation saving 21 lives. During this quarter 3 body donations took place.
Organ Donation Facilitated by MOHAN Foundation’s Transplant Coordinators
With continued efforts from MOHAN Foundation’s Transplant Coordinators, the number of donations (eyes, organs & body) have been maximized thus saved many lives in their respective states in this quarter. A Total of 263 lives across India were saved through 218 corneal donations, 28 kidney donations, 7 liver donations,4 Pancreas donation,3 lung donations, 1 heart donation & 2 skin donations. 3 body donations also took place during this quarter.
Case Study- Mrs. Shantha (Name Changed)
Mrs. Shantha, a 60-year-old resident of KR Puram, Bengaluru, arrived at NIMHANS seeking treatment for an Acom Aneurysm. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, her condition necessitated surgery, which was performed on June 27, 2024. Tragically, Mrs. Shantha did not respond positively to the treatment and was declared brain dead on July 5, 2024.
On July 3, 2024, Mrs. Ranjini from the MOHAN Foundation was authorized to counsel the family about organ donation. She promptly reached out to Mrs. Shantha's family, and after thoughtful consideration, they made the courageous decision to consent to organ donation on July 4, 2024, at around 10:30 AM. This decision was made despite the profound emotional challenge they faced, as Mrs. Shantha was the beloved mother of five children—four daughters who are married and a 23-year-old son who remains unmarried. The family expressed their deep sorrow, recalling Mrs. Shantha’s loving and kind-hearted nature, which they will miss dearly.
Although the family generously consented to donate all viable organs, including heart valves, they chose to exclude the corneas and skin from the donation. The medical team, after careful evaluation, encountered a few challenges with the donation. Mrs. Shantha’s liver was successfully donated to Aster RV Hospital in Bengaluru. Unfortunately, the kidneys were rejected by the Kidney Committee due to concerns about high proteinuria and suspected diabetic nephropathy. Additionally, the SOTTO committee determined that, given Mrs. Shantha's age, her heart and lungs were not eligible for donation.
On July 5, 2024, at 01:21 PM, the initial declaration of brain death was made, followed by the second declaration at 08:04 PM. The organ donation took place on July 6, 2024, marking the final chapter in Mrs. Shantha’s life—a chapter defined by her family’s noble decision to give the gift of life to others, even in the face of their own grief.
We deeply commend the heartfelt decision made by Mrs. Shantha’s family. Their selflessness in a time of immense sorrow serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring human spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they navigate this difficult time, and we hope they find solace in knowing that Mrs. Shantha’s legacy lives on through the lives she has touched.
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