By Pallavi Kumar | Executive Director, MOHAN Foundation
14th Indian Organ Donation Day
Observance of the 14th Indian Organ Donation Day
MOHAN Foundation was invited by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) to the 14th Indian Organ Donation Day celebration at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre on August 3, 2024. To commemorate the occasion, NOTTO, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, organized the celebration programme in New Delhi.
An award category titled “Supportive NGOs” was presented to nine NGOs promoting organ donation in India. Among the awarded NGOs, the MOHAN Foundation Jaipur Citizen Forum (MFJCF) was one of them. The MF Delhi team and MFJCF members were present at the event to receive the award.
Major historical places of Jaipur bathed in green as a symbol of organ donation, with the initiative of MFJCF on August 02, 2024 and August 03,2024
On the eve of World Organ Donation Day (August 02, 2024) and on Organ Donation Day August 03, 2024, all the major historical monuments and places of Jaipur city were been illuminated with green colour dedicated to organ donation awareness.
Giving the Green Light to Organ Donation Conversations
The Ripon Building is the headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This iconic Ripon Building in Chennai was illuminated in bright green on Aug 3, 2024 to celebrate India’s National Organ Donation Day, and to raise awareness about the cause of organ donation. On this day we pay tribute to the 1,817 selfless organ donors from Tamil Nadu and extend our heartfelt gratitude to their families for their incredible generosity.
Green colour symbolizes hope for those awaiting a second chance at life through transplantation. It serves as a poignant reminder of the men, women, and children who have died waiting for a life-saving organ and expresses gratitude to organ donors and their families for giving the supreme gift of life.
TAMILNADU 10K Run at Besant Nagar to celebrate National Organ Donation Day
On August 4, 2024 Global event & Entertainment, MOHAN Foundation and FACTOR Events & Entertainment organized a TAMILNADU 10K RUN at Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School, Besant Nagar for the cause of organ donation. Nearly one thousand runners supported the cause and participated in the run.
“Life Before Ashes'' Exhibition to Commemorate World Organ Donation Week
In a powerful tribute to the transformative impact of organ donation, Medanta The Medicity Hospital, in collaboration with the MOHAN Foundation, unveiled a striking exhibit titled "Life Before Ashes" at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, from August 12 to 16, 2024. This unique installation, located on the UG Floor of the hospital, featured intricately crafted models of four vital organs—the kidney, heart, liver, and lung—all made from ashes.
Highlights of few activities
MOHAN Foundation invited to the Fifth Collaborative Conclave for Organ Donation organised by the ORGAN India under the aegis of NOTTO at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
On August 4, 2024, ORGAN India invited MOHAN Foundation to participate in the 5th Collaborative Conclave for Organ Donation held at Silver Oak Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The programme was conducted under the aegis of the National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organization (NOTTO). Ms. Pallavi Kumar, Executive Director of MOHAN Foundation (MF), Dr. Muneet Kaur Sahi, Programme Manager of MF, and Ms. Sanya Santosh, Programme Officer of MF, represented MOHAN Foundation at the event.
Ambassador to take up the cause at the Femina Miss India Beauty Pageant
Ms. Malina, an Organ Donation Ambassador, Actress and Model, will represent Tamil Nadu as a contestant to participate in Femina Miss India Beauty Pageant. Ms. Malinain memory of her late grandfather, started Sharelife Foundation, which under the collaboration of Mohan foundation aimed at creating awareness and spreading knowledge on organ donation. On August 31, 2024 a Press Conference was organized at The Spastics Society of Tamilnadu, Taramani, Chennai to publicise the news.
MOHAN Foundation invited to observe the 39th National Eye Donation Fortnight 2024 at Classic Grande, Chingmeirong
On September 6, 2024, MOHAN Foundation participated in the observance of the “39th National Eye Donation Fortnight 2024," organized by the National Programme for Control of Blindness & Visual Impairment (NPCB & VI) under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM), Manipur, at Classic Grande, Chingmeirong. Ms. Laishram Monica Devi, Programme Officer at MOHAN Foundation, represented the organization. MOHAN Foundation received an appreciation award, accepted by Ms. Laishram Monica Devi, in recognition of its significant contributions in initiating eye donation and eye banking in Manipur.
Charity Golf Event in Chennai: A Drive to Transform Lives through Organ Donation
On September 13, 2024, a charity golf tournament was organized by MOHAN Foundation (a non-profit promoting organ donation awareness) and the Rotary Club of Madras Next Gen, aimed to support both organ donation and the education of underprivileged children. The tournament was organised to support and raise funds for the work of these two NGOs.
Alisha Abdullah, India's first woman in motorsports, pledges her organ
On Sept 17, 2024, a special visitor arrived at MOHAN Foundation office of MOHAN Foundation. A trailblazer for women in motorsports, Ms Alisha Abdullah, India’s first female national racing champion decided to support the cause of organ donation.
Garba Night at Oberoi International School – Promoting Organ Donation Awareness
On October 16, 2024, a vibrant and energetic Garba Night was organized by Ms. Riya at Oberoi International School, attracting a large and enthusiastic audience. The event, which celebrated the spirit of culture and community, also served as a platform to raise awareness about the life-saving cause of organ donation.
Fundraising event
MOHAN Foundation Participates in the 19th Edition of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, 2024
On October 20, 2024, MOHAN Foundation (MF) took part in the 19th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. The marathon, with United Way Delhi (UWD) as the official philanthropy partner, brought together participants from diverse backgrounds for health, fitness, and social causes. Representing MF at the event were Ms. Sanya Santosh, Programme Officer, Delhi NCR; Mr. Sanchit Arora, Project Leader, MF, stationed at AIIMS Rishikesh; and interns Ms. Eram Firdous and Mr. Sameer Khan from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Four individual runners supported MOHAN Foundation’s initiative, Anudaan: Making Transplants Affordable, which helps underprivileged patients undergo life-saving organ transplants.
Training & online courses on Transplant Coordination and Organ Donation
Workshop on Deceased Organ Donation
Atthi Nursing College, Gudiyattam, in collaboration with the MOHAN Foundation, hosted a two-day workshop on ‘Deceased Organ Donation’ on August 9 and 10, 2024. The workshop was specifically conducted for final-year undergraduate nursing students.
https://www.mohanfoundation.org/activities/Workshop-on-Deceased-Organ-Donation-10245.htm
Online Course on Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate (July 1, 2024 - August 13, 2024)
The MOHAN Foundation successfully completed its six-week online course, the 'Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate,' running from July 1 to August 13, 2024. The course attracted 83 participants (India - 76, Indonesia - 2, Nepal - 2, Kenya - 1, Ghana - 1, and South Africa - 1).
Masterclass on Grief Sensitivity for MOHAN Foundation Employees and NATCO Members
On August 24, 2024, MOHAN Foundation, in collaboration with the Network and Alliance of Transplant Coordinators (NATCO), organized a masterclass on "Grief Sensitivity" for its employees and NATCO members.
The invited expert for the session was Dr. Neena Verma, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) specializing in leadership, resilience, wellbeing, and grief. Ms. Pallavi Kumar, President of NATCO, welcomed Dr. Verma and the participants to the masterclass.
Online Course on Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate (August 19, 2024 - October 04, 2024)
The 'Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate', a six-week online course hosted by the MOHAN Foundation from August 19 - October 04, 2024 was recently completed with success. A total of 65 candidates had signed up for the online course (61 from India and 4 from Ghana and Malaysia).
Community Radio Programs for mass mobilization
MOHAN Foundation organized two radio programs on organ donation in this reporting period, 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 over 26,951 people were reached through 254 sessions, in which 3,499 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, 4,325 calls were facilitated by MOHAN Foundation’s executivesthat resulted in16 corneas donations and 2 skin donation saving 18 lives. During this quarter 1 body donation 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 183 lives across India were saved through 138 corneal donations, 24 kidney donations, 9 liver donations,3 Pancreas donation, 2 lung donations, 1 heart donation & 6 skin donations. 3 body donations also took place during this quarter.
Case Study- Ms. Archana (Name Changed)
Ms. Archana, a vibrant 17-year-old from Bengaluru, arrived at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) on August 19, 2024, diagnosed with a severe neurological condition: Right MCA Territory Infarct with Mass Effect, causing a Midline Shift.
Though doctors recommended surgery, they were uncertain about Archana’s chances of recovery. Faced with this devastating prognosis, her family made the heart-wrenching decision to decline surgery, unable to bear the uncertainty of what lay ahead for their beloved daughter.
In the following days, Archana’s condition worsened. On August 22, 2024, she was declared brain dead, marking the beginning of a profoundly difficult journey for her family. At 10:30 AM that same day, Mrs. Ranjini, an experienced counsellor, approached Archana’s family to gently discuss the possibility of organ donation. In the Neurosurgery ICU, she provided guidance and support during this unimaginable time, offering a glimmer of hope amid their overwhelming grief.
Archana, known for her intellectual brilliance, selflessness, and impeccable taste in music, continued to touch lives even in death. After a long and emotional discussion, Archana’s family, deeply aware of her generous spirit, made the courageous decision to consent to organ donation at 01:30 PM on August 23, 2024. They knew that through this final act of giving, Archana could offer life to others.
That same evening, at 04:27 PM, the first declaration of brain death was made. A second declaration, following the necessary medical protocols due to Archana’s young age, was confirmed the next morning at 08:10 AM on August 24, 2024. In their darkest hour, Kaavya’s family chose to transform their sorrow into hope for others.
On August 24, 2024, Archana’s organs were allocated, ensuring that her legacy would live on in the lives she saved:
In their immense grief, Archana’s family made a choice that reflects both their strength and Archana’s lifelong generosity. Their decision serves as a powerful reminder of the profound impact organ donation can have. Archana’s selflessness lives on in the lives of those she saved, and her legacy will endure as a symbol of love, bravery, and hope.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Archana’s family and commend their extraordinary compassion in the face of loss. Their choice is a beacon of light in the world of organ donation, and we pray for their comfort as they navigate life without their beloved
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