An interactive awareness session on organ donation at Century Club for the Rotarians of Rotary South Parade was conducted on 16^th December 2021 in the evening. Mr. Bhal Shekhar Chilana and his wife, Mrs. Namita Dutta of the Cause Travelers have been on a road trip across India, creating awareness among public and at educational institutions about the cause. Around 33 members attended the session where Mr Chilana was the chief guest for the event.

Mrs. Ranjini Shankar M S, Project Manager and Mr. Marulappa L N, Transplant Coordinator of MOHAN Foundation, Mr. Bhal Shekhar Chilana and Ms. Akshi Chilana were the speakers at the event.

Mrs. Ranjini began the session by introducing MOHAN Foundation, its mission and vision; the concept of organ and tissue donation; types of death - cardiac death and brain death; brain death declaration; and procedures of deceased and living organ donation. Mrs. Ranjini then elaborated on the procedure of eye, skin, and bone donation; briefly explained the role of Jeevasarthakathe; touched upon the transplant law and the importance of a donor card. Myths, facts, and barriers to organ donation were highlighted as well.

Mr. Chilana continued explained the importance of organ donation and carrying a donor card. He briefly explained about living donation by giving an example of his own daughter being a kidney recipient and his son-in-law a donor, both of whom are successfully leading a healthy life.

Rotarian Mr. Ravi Prasad (President of the Club) and Rotarian Mr. Sunil were impressed by the work of MOHAN Foundation, expressed their wish to conduct more events in with collaboration with the Foundation.

Around 21 members supported the cause and pledged for organ donation. MOHAN Foundation is thankful to the Rotary Club South Parade for organising the event and supporting the cause.