On 14th December 2016, MOHAN Foundation was invited by commandant Lt. Col Harinder, 2 Punjab Battalion, NCC Jalandhar, to conduct an awareness talk for their N.C.C. Cadets and J.C.Os at NCC Academy, Ropar. The group of Cadets was from 22 Schools & 8 Colleges of Jalandhar. The cadets were very much aware about Organ Donation. Around 450 cadets and 10 J.C.Os participated in the program.
Audience were given an introduction by Mr. Sudhir Dewan and presentation on Organ Donation and Brain Death by Ms. Deepika Arora.
In this talk she explained the concepts of Organ Donation, Brain Death, types of donors, myths and misconceptions on organ donation, MOHAN Foundation mission & vision, Importance of donor card, how one person can save many lives were covered in detail.
It was interactive sessions with lots of Queries were raised by Cadets: -
Can a person below 18years age donate organs after death?
Can skin be donated?
Lt. Col Harinder is keen to inviting MOHAN Foundation to be part of his camps in future. He is very supportive for the cause.