Dr. Ravi Wankhede, Director, Nagpur centre of MOHAN Foundation was invited by SFs College. Dr. Roy, NSS unit-in-charge of SFS college asked that the students be sensitized about the “Gift Of Life”. The session took place on 10th December 2013.
Dr. Wankhede gave a presentation on what is organ donation and how organs can be donated.
He explained Brain death in detail. He touched upon the religious beliefs of people and the myths related to organ donation, the organ that can be donated while living, after cardiac death and brain death. He mentioned that the consent of family of a brain dead person is mandatory before organ donation can take place.
Questions raised by the participants:
At the end of the program Mrs. Sujata of SFS College gave a vote of thanks to Dr. Wankhede.
More than 40 students attended the session, 5 students picked up donor cards. Many took the pledge form home to discuss with their family.