Mr. Sharad Jighkar, Regional Transport Officer, Giripeth, Nagpur invited MOHAN foundation to conduct an awareness session on organ donation. This was conducted on 5 June 2018 for drivers waiting in the training hall.

 Mr. Bulu Behera, Transplant Coordinator MOHAN Foundation delivered a talk on Organ Donation. In his talk he explained for following points:

v  What is Organ Donation, who can donate, when does it happen

v  The need for donation

v  Brain Death, Natural Death and Coma

v  Myths related to Organ donation

v  Deceased donation cases in Nagpur

v  Scenario of organ donation in India and in Nagpur

v  Importance of Donor card, Helpline number and Website

It was a very interactive session. 38 drivers were present at the talk and 4 of them signed consent form and took donor cards.

The drivers asked the following questions:

• What is the difference between coma and brain death?
• Is Bone marrow transplant possible in Nagpur?
• What is the cost for liver transplant?