Children Balloon run for Organ Donation in Chennai |
Multi coloured balloons dotted te Rajrathinam stadium in Egmore on December 24, 2023, the eve of Christmas. Children and parents had gathered to participate in a fun filled morning run to support organ donation. The event organized by VJ Events and sponsored by Gold Winner Oils. Nearly 500 participants gathered at the venue. Children from the age of 3 to 15 ran laps in the stadium along with their parents. MOHAN Foundation set up an information desk at the venue. Green ribbons and information brochures were distributed to all the participants. Dr Sunil Shroff, Managing Trustee of MOHAN Foundation was the Chief Guest. He spoke just before the start of the run. He spoke about the Season of Giving and about the chance to become a life saver by pledging to become an organ donor. He encouraged everyone to lead a healthy life. Dr. Hemal Kanvinde – Quality Assurance Officer, Ms. Arshiya – Helpline counsellor, Mr Baskar and Mr Ganesh C – Marketing Coordinators supported in organizing the awareness desk, distribution of information brochures, and supported the parents with pledging Nearly 80 parents came to the stall. The queries were about eye donation, diabetes and organ donation, donor card and the process of donation. 21 of them pledged their organs. MOHAN Foundation would like to thank Mr Vasanth of VJ Events for this opportunity. |
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