By Pallavi Kumar | Executive Director
Training & online courses on Transplant Coordination and Organ Donation
One-month Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate (TCTP)
The MOHAN Foundation successfully conducted a six-week online program on the Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate, spanning from November 18 to December 28, 2024 and January 3 to February 15, 2025. These courses drew in 98 participants hailing from various regions across India, representing states including Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala,
Maharashtra, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Masterclass on “Why Write – Learn the Art of Writing an Abstract”, a workshop for the employees of MOHAN Foundation and NATCO members
On November 16, 2024, MOHAN Foundation organized a masterclass on "Why Write – Learn the Art of Writing an Abstract," in collaboration with the Network and Alliance of Transplant Coordinators (NATCO), for its employees and NATCO members. https://www.mohanfoundation.org/activities/Masterclass-on-Why-Write-Learn-the-Art-of-Writing-an-Abstract-10538.htm
Masterclass on “Counselling Skills in Pediatric Donation” a workshop for the employees of MOHAN Foundation and NATCO membersOn December 19, 2024, Masterclass on “Counselling Skills in Pediatric Donation” was conducted by MOHAN Foundation in collaboration with the Network and Alliance of Transplant Coordinators (NATCO), for its employees and NATCO members. https://www.mohanfoundation.org/activities/Masterclass-on-Counselling-Skills-for-Paediatric-Transplant-was-conducted-by-Dr-Uma-Ali-a-Paediatric-Nephrologist-10679.htm
Ms. Pallavi Kumar Invited as Speaker during “The Himalayan International Transplant Conference, Nepal 2024” held at Everest Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal
On December 14, 2024, the Transplant Community of Nepal invited Ms. Pallavi Kumar, Executive Director of the MOHAN Foundation, NCR, to speak at “The Himalayan International Transplant Conference”, held from December 14 to December 15, 2024. The theme for the conference was "Promoting Organ Donation in the Developing World”.
Sensitization and pledging event.
Promoting Organ Donation through a KALAM Marathon - “RUN FOR LIFE”
In collaboration with Namma Veetu Vishasham organized a 5 and 10 km Kalam Marathon. They called the run - "RUN FOR LIFE" in support of organ donation. MOHAN Foundation was the resource partner for this run.
The run began at 6.00 am outside of Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School, Besant Nagar on November 17, 2024. The event was ceremoniously flagged off by Ms. Kalai, organizer of Namma Veetu Vishasham. MOHAN Foundation was represented by Dr. Hemal, Mr. Ganesh, Ms. Yamini & Ms. Arshiya Fathima. Students of Madras School of Social work supported as volunteers. They distributed brochures to runners. Approximately 250 participants actively engaged in the marathon, displaying commendable support for the cause. This collaborative effort not only encouraged physical activity but also raised crucial awareness about the significance of organ donation, underscoring its life-saving potential.
https://www.mohanfoundation.org/activities/Promoting-Organ-Donation-through-a-KALAM-Marathon-RUN-FOR-LIFE-10536.htm MF participated in Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025: A Run for Organ Donation Awareness, Mumbai
The Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025, held on January 19, united participants from diverse backgrounds to support various causes. Over 25 employees from VMRT and the MOHAN Foundation, along with volunteers, championed the life-saving cause of organ donation.
The MOHAN Foundation leveraged the event to promote organ donation and its employees and volunteers raised funds for supporting transplant surgeries under the Foundation's initiative, Anudaan: Making Transplants Affordable. Standout moments were MOHAN Foundation's Organ Donation Ambassador, Jayalakshmi Krishnan’s inspiring 10 km run during which she raised awareness for the cause.
MOHAN Foundation Invited to Coventry University India Hub Launch Event, at the British Council in New Delhi
On December 3, 2024, Coventry University Group marked the launch of its India Hub with a special event titled “Creating Better Futures” at the British Council in New Delhi. The hub, strategically located opposite the British Council, aims to enhance the university's admissions, recruitment, and partnerships portfolio in India and the wider region. Senior leaders, including Vice-Chancellor and Group CEO Professor John Latham CBE, were joined by Indian and UK government officials, academics, and representatives from partner organizations to celebrate the occasion. MOHAN Foundation, represented by Ms. Pallavi Kumar, Executive Director-NCR, and Dr. Muneet Kaur Sahi, Program Manager, attended the event, reflecting its recent strategic collaboration with Coventry University.https://www.mohanfoundation.org/activities/MOHAN-Foundation-Invited-to-Coventry-University-India-Hub-Launch-Event-10583.htm Organ Donation Awareness Programmes Awareness Session on Organ Donation Conducted for the NCC Cadets of 14 Punjab BN NCC Nabha at Govt. Senior Secondary School Bhadson Nabha PunjabOn November 30, 2024, MOHAN Foundation was invited by Commandant, Col Sanjay Singh, 14 Punjab Battalion NCC Nabha, to conduct an awareness session for their N.C.C. Cadets and J.C.Os at Govt. Senior Secondary School Bhadson Nabha Punjab. The Cadets were from various School and Colleges of Patiala Punjab.https://www.mohanfoundation.org/activities/Awareness-Session-on-Organ-Donation-Conducted-for-the-NCC-Cadets-of-14-Punjab-BN-NCC-Nabha-at-Govt-Senior-Secondary-School-Bhadson-Nabha-Punjab-10563.htm Awareness Session on Organ and Tissue Donation at Bhartiya Vidyapith Nursing College, Navi Mumbai
On November 28, 2024, as part of an initiative by the MOHAN Foundation, Prarthana Dwivedi conducted an awareness session on organ and tissue donation for 62 NSS students at Bhartiya Vidyapith Nursing College. The session focused on the importance of organ donation and its life-saving potential.
Awareness talk on Organ Donation was conducted for the staff of Cloudnine Hospital, Thanisandra Bengaluru
On December 10, 2024. MOHAN Foundation conducted an awareness talk on Organ Donation at Cloudnine Hospital Thanisandra branch, Bengaluru. Mrs. Ranjini Shankar was the key resource.
Awareness Session on Organ Donation at Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) Training School, Nand Nagri Depot, New Delhi
On July 30, 2025, MOHAN Foundation (MF) conducted an awareness session on organ donation for bus conductors at the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) Training School, Nand Nagri Depot, New Delhi. The session was led by Ms. Simran Anand, Programme Officer, MF NCR, with support from Ms. Sanya Santosh, also a Programme Officer at MF NCR.
Awareness session on Organ donation at State Institute of Health and Family Welfare
On January 25, 2025, an awareness session on organ donation was organized for the Medical Officer's Foundation Batch at the State Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Jaipur. The session aimed to educate and sensitize the participants about the critical importance of organ donation, its ethical and humanitarian aspects, and the pressing need for more donors to save lives. Sh. Parbodh Chand Jain, Member- MFJCF, delivered an insightful talk, addressing various aspects of organ donation, including the medical procedures, legal framework, and the impact it can have on recipients and their families. The session served as a platform to encourage medical officers to advocate for organ donation in their professional and personal circles, thereby fostering a culture of giving and saving lives.
Awards and Recognitions
Ms. Jaya Jairam Honoured with the 'Rotary Vocational Excellence Award'
On January 18, 2025, the Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Sunrise conferred the prestigious Rotary Vocational Excellence Award on Ms. Jaya Jairam. This honor recognized her outstanding contributions to healthcare and organ donation advocacy, particularly her impactful work after undergoing a kidney transplant herself.
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, Haryana, Chandigarh, 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 over25327 people were reached through 217sessions.
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, 3071 calls were facilitated by MOHAN Foundation’s executivesthat resulted in15 eye donations, and 2 body donation saving 15 lives.
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 219lives across India were saved through 166corneal donations, 2 heart donations, 6 heart valves, 25kidney donations, 13 liver donations, 5 body donations, 3 skin donation & 4 pancreas donations.
Case study - Mr. Mahesh Singh Raut(name changed)
Mr. Mahesh Singh Raut, a 61-year-old tailor from Rajendra Nagar, Amravati, Maharashtra, lived a life of simplicity with his wife and two sons, Karan and Mukesh. On November 17, 2024, tragedy struck when he was admitted to the Trauma ICU at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Nagpur following a road traffic accident. Despite the tireless efforts of the medical team, Mr. Ravindra suffered a brain hemorrhage and was declared brain-dead.
It was during this profoundly painful time that his family, supported by Grief Counselor and Transplant Coordinator Ms. Bhagyashree Nighot from the MOHAN Foundation, made a decision that turned their loss into a beacon of hope for others.
After several heartfelt discussions, the family chose to donate Mr. Ravindra’s liver and kidneys, giving the gift of life to three individuals. On November 19, 2024, his liver was allocated to New Era Mother and Child Hospital, while his kidneys went to GMCH Nagpur and Wockhardt Hospital, respectively. A special honor corridor was organized to commemorate his selfless act, symbolizing the gratitude of the medical fraternity and the recipients. Mr. Ravindra’s family’s brave decision not only saved lives but also established a lasting legacy of compassion and generosity.
The MOHAN Foundation extends its deepest respect to the family for their courage and humanity in turning personal grief into a lifesaving gift.
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