Talk on Organ Donation at Skills Development Training Centre of ICICI Academy |
On the 28th June 2018, MOHAN Foundation was invited by ICICI Academy for Life Skill Training Center Head, Mrs. Sushmita Chuckerbutty for creating awareness for their trainees as a part of social awareness. Dr. Ravi Wankhede, Director of MOHAN Foundation, Nagpur and Mr. Bulu Behera, Organ Transplant Coordinator conducted the session on deceased organ donation and transplantation. There were 150 trainees.
Dr. Ravi Wankhede explained to them what is Organ Donation; which organ and tissue can be donated after brain death; which tissues can be donate after natural death; the difference between live transplants and cadaver transplants; myths related organ donation; role of ZTCC for organ donation. He described a case of a deceased donation to impress upon the young minds the generosity of the family. He also request them to use MOHAN Foundation website and helpline number to clear any doubts.
Lots of queries were raised and answered satisfactorily. All of them took pledge forms, five of them signed consent form and picked their donor cards, others will discuses with their family. MOHAN Foundation thanks Ms. Sushmita Chuckerbutty and participants for supporting the noble cause. |
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