By Pallavi Kumar | Executive Director, MOHAN Foundation
Awards and Recognitions
Ms. Lalitha Raghuram, Country Director, MOHAN Foundation wins SABERA Social Leader of the year Award 2023
Mrs. Lalitha Raghuram, the Country Director of MOHAN Foundation, has received the prestigious SABERA Social Leader Award for the year 2023 in recognition of her ground breaking contributions to the field of organ donation. This announcement took place during the SABERA (Social and Business Enterprise Responsible) Summit held at Teen Murti Bhavan, New Delhi on December 7, 2023.
Honorary Felicitation for Organ Donation Advocacy to Convener MFJCF
UAE-India Global Forum Awarded MFJCF Convener- Bhavna Jagwani as an Honourary Felicitation- Organ Donation Advocacy presented at UAE-INDIA Global Forum: Local to Global-Jaipur 2023 organized by MIRAI CAPITAL Global, MIRAI JMAC & Pratap IVF.
This Felicitation was under the Aegis of " The Private Office of His Royal Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al-Qassimi" at Hotel Hilton, Jaipur
Jaya Jairam, Project Director, MOHAN Foundation completed the Mini Fellowship at Gift of Life Institute, Philadelphia (US)
Ms Jaya Jairam, Project Director, MOHAN Foundation and Dr Amit Joshi, Deputy Medical Superintendent and Transplant lead at Bombay Hospital, Indore completed the Gift of Life Institute’s (GOLI) Mini Fellowship in Organ Donation from October 23, 2023 to November 03, 2023.
Celebration of special day or events
Nukkad Natak on Organ Donation
Dharav High School participated in Jaipur History Festival, 2023 with the Theme- Education through Monuments at City Palace, Jaipur. During the Festival a significant act - Nukkad Natak scripted on Organ Donation was performed by Students of Dharav School on December 07, 2023.
https://www.mohanfoundation.org/activities/Nukkad-Natak-on-Organ-Donation-9545.htm
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.
AIIMS Rishikesh participates in the online Rangoli Competition organized by MOHAN Foundation
On January 20, 2024, MOHAN Foundation (MF) organized a pan-India online rangoli competition to promote organ donation awareness.
Thrilling Triumphs and Global Unity: Highlights from Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024
On January 21, 2024 The Tata Mumbai Marathon played a pivotal role in not only defining but also shaping the running culture in India for many years. This platform seamlessly and magnificently brings together a diverse spectrum of individuals
Nearly 59,000 people geared up with their running shoes to join this year's edition. MOHAN Foundation actively took part in the marathon, providing support and encouragement to all the participants.
Screening of Documentary Film on TCT’s- God Vulture Human at Toss Jaipur
To spread awareness about Organ Donation and showcase the struggling life of Transpant coordinators- A Documentry Film- God Vulture Human made by Mr. Rishiraj Agarwal was been Screened at Toss, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur on January 28, 2024.
Sensitization programmes
Information Desk at Inter College Cultural Festival at SRIHERETHOZ'23 "KAIROS"
A national level management fest organized by the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) on November 09, 2023. Students from all the colleges around Chennai participated and had a foot fall over 300. Mr. Sriram Venkat, Data Analytics Head, Asia Pacific at Google, and Mr. RR Tamil Selvam, Chairman of Salem RR Biriyani were invited as chief guests to interact with the students. During this event MOHAN Foundation was given an opportunity to put up an information desk. https://www.mohanfoundation.org/activities/Information-Desk-at-Inter-College-Cultural-Festival-at-SRIHER-9491.htm
Times of India invites MOHAN Foundation for a Panel Discussion as part of its Organ Donation Drive 2023
Ms.Jaya Jairam, Project Director - MOHAN Foundation was invited as a panelist at a Panel Discussion on 'Organ donation practices in Maharashtra' organised by Times of India as part of Times Organ Donation Drive, held on November 16, 2023 at Sofitel Hotel, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
Ms. Pallavi Kumar was invited by NOTTO to speak on ''Grief Counselling and Making the Ask for Organ Donation'' at the ''9th Batch Transplant Coordinators Training'' organised at Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre (JPNATC), New Delhi
On November 28, 2023, The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) invited Ms. Pallavi Kumar, Executive Director of the MOHAN Foundation, NCR, to speak at the Transplant Coordinators Training for their 9th batch from November 28 to December 2, 2023, on the topic of "Grief Counselling and Making the Ask for Organ Donation."
MOHAN Foundation was invited to the Inauguration of Manipur State Eye Bank at the State Ophthalmic Cell, Lamphel, Manipur
On November 29, 2023, MOHAN Foundation was invited to the Inauguration of Manipur State Eye Bank, organised by the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB and VI) under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM) and Directorate of Health Services, Manipur, at the State Ophthalmic Cell, Lamphel, Manipur. Ms. Laishram Monica Devi; Programme Officer, MOHAN Foundation, and Ms. Thoidingjam Udayini Khuman; Transplant Coordinator, MOHAN Foundation, represented the Foundation.
Motivational send off by MFJCF to Rajasthan Atheletes for National Transplant Games- 2023
25 Athelete including Champions of World Transplant Games departed for National Transplant Games- Mumbai on November 30. 2024 from Jaipur. Before, departing for the Games they gave tribute to the donors at Angdata Smarak, while MFJCF members motivated and supported the athletes with their presence at Angdata Smarak on November 30, 2024 early morning.
Ms. Pallavi Kumar invited as a speaker to a workshop on Deceased Organ Donor Transplantation organized by VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
On December 13, 2023, Ms Pallavi Kumar, Executive Director, MOHAN Foundation, NCR, was invited to conduct a session on, “ Grief Counselling and Making the Ask for Organ Donation," in the workshop titled, “Deceased Organ Donor Transplantation,” organized by VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital at Old Lecture Hall, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
Jayshree Periwal Group of Schools organised Winter Carnival 2023
Jayshree Periwal Group of Schools organised Winter Carnival 2023 on December 16, 2023 and December 17, 2023.There were about 100 stalls of various items, while MFJCF was been allotted one of a stall to spread awareness on Organ Donation. For two days MFJCF members and staff voluntarily did Mouth publicity and promoted the noble cause.
MOHAN Foundation was invited to participate in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra 3-day campaign organised by the District Administration, Imphal-East
MOHAN Foundation was invited to participate in the 3-day campaign called “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” held from December 18–20, 2023, organised by the District Administration, Imphal-East. Ms. Laishram Monica Devi; Programme Officer and Ms. Thoidingjam Udayini Khuman; Transplant Coordinator participated in the campaign by representing MOHAN Foundation.
Awareness talk on Organ Donation for Air Wing NCC Cadets
MFJCF was invited to give an awareness session on Organ donation and transplantation on January 05, 2024. It was an Annual Training Camp for College and School students.
MOHAN Foundation participates in Purple Fest, 2024 at Panjim, Goa
From January 6 to 13, 2024, MOHAN Foundation hosted an organ donation information stall at the Purple Fest in Panjim, Goa. The event was organized by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, in collaboration with the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
Workshop for ICU Professionals at Sankalpa Super Speciality Hospitals, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
A workshop on organ donation for ICU professionals was jointly conducted by Sankalpa Super Speciality Hospital, Tirupati and MOHAN Foundation on January 21, 2024. The workshop aimed to raise awareness among ICU doctors and nurses about identifying potential organ donors, certifying brain stem death, understanding the legal framework to facilitate deceased donation, and approaching families for organ donation.
MOHAN Foundation team invited as resource persons at the Annual UAE Congress 2024 in Dubai
Dr Sunil Shroff (Managing Trustee) and Ms Pallavi Kumar (Executive Director), MOHAN Foundation were invited as speakers at the Annual UAE Organ Donation and Transplant Congress from January 27– 30th, 2024 in Dubai.
Publicity of 24/7 MF helpline number
Campaign to promote MOHAN Foundation Toll Free Helpline Number
MF Delhi NCR team, along with Mr. Sanchit, MOHAN Foundation Ambassador, promoted the MOHAN Foundation’s helpline number by pasting posters on autorickshaws, e-rickshaws, and local vendor shops. Team sensitised the public by describing the effective usage of the organ donation helpline at 1800 103 7100 and how a simple yes can transform someone’s life.
Campaign to promote MOHAN Foundation Toll Free Helpline Number in Hyderabad
On 7th December 2023, the interns Mr. Raghoutam and Ms. Praharhshita along with Ms. Srividya. S, Project Manager, MOHAN Foundation, Hyderabad visited Chintal Basti, Hyderabad and promoted organ donation amongst auto drivers, pharmacies, local kirana stores, electronic stores by pasting the MOHAN Foundation Toll Free Helpline Number (1800-103-7100) stickers across the area.
Publicity of the tollfree Helpline through stickers
On January 13, 2024, on Pongal eve (Harvest Festival), Mr Ganesh C, Marketing Coordinator, MOHAN Foundation pasted the helpline posters on heavy vehicles. The helpline stickers were put up in 53 heavy vehicles and 27 buses, where the visibility is high.
Training & online courses on Transplant Coordination and Organ Donation
One-month Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate (TCTP)
The MOHAN Foundation successfully conducted a six-week online program on the Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate, spanning from November 6, 2023, to December 15, 2023. The course drew in 54 participants hailing from various regions across India, representing states including Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Multi-city sensitization sessions/events on organ donation
Multi-city sensitization sessions/events on organ donation were organized face to face and on online platforms like Facebook, You Tube & zoom for participants belonging to the cities of Delhi, Gurugram, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Raipur, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Baddi (HP), Goa, and Imphal.
Target audience were students (first-aid, paramedical, medical, college, school, neurosurgery PG, nephrology, law & management), NSS volunteers & teachers, hospital & nursing staff, corporate staff, doctors, nurses, transplant coordinators, college staff, schoolteachers, dialysis patients, donor and recipient families, & general public.
In this quarter over23978 people were reached through 189sessions.
Community Radio Programs for mass mobilization
MOHAN Foundation organized six radio programs on organ donation in this reporting period for the rural population of Rajasthan, which was broadcasted on:
MOHAN Foundation Organ Donation Helpline
MOHAN Foundation’s 24X7 helpline gives information on organ donation & transplantation, pan India in 8 languages. MF Helpline number’s visibility is increasing & families on their own look up through internet browsers or phone to find out information about organ donation. In this quarter, 2360 calls were facilitated by MOHAN Foundation’s executivesthat resulted in24 eye donations, 2 skin donations and 2 body donation saving 26 lives.
Organ Donation Facilitated by MOHAN Foundation’s Transplant Coordinators
With continued efforts from MOHAN Foundation’s Transplant Coordinators, the number of donations (eyes, organs & body) have been maximized thus saved many lives in their respective states in this quarter. A Total of 366 lives across India were saved through 320 corneal donations, 1 heart donations, 26 kidney donations, 12 liver donations,2 lung donations, 2 body donations, 1 skin donation & 2 pancreas donations.
Case Study
Mast. Arun (name changed)
Vijay and Sariga, who worked as farm laborers in the village of Diskal near Satara, originally hailed from Buldhana but had relocated to Diskal in pursuit of livelihood. The couple, parents to two children, including their 10-year-old son Arun, faced a tragic incident on the evening of Jan 4, 2024. Arun, returning home alone from school, was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle, resulting in severe head injuries and loss of consciousness.
Vijay, Sariga, and Arun’s uncle, Nandkishor, promptly rushed him to a private hospital in Satara. Given the gravity of the injuries, they transferred him to Civil Hospital, Satara, and later to Sassoon Hospital on January 5, 2024. Observing no brain reflexes and suspecting brain death, the treating doctors involved Jagdish Borude, a Transplant Coordinator from MOHAN Foundation for counselling the family for organ donation.
On January 6, 2024, the doctors conducted the first set of confirmatory tests for brain death, confirming their suspicions. The heart-breaking news was conveyed to the devastated family. Jagdish, understanding their shock, decided to provide more time before discussing organ donation. Throughout the day, he counselled both the family and concerned villagers who had gathered at the hospital.
On the early morning of January 7, 2024, the second set of confirmatory tests confirmed brain death. Jagdish, with determination, persuaded Arun’s parents and the villagers, leading the family towards the decision of organ donation. Vijay, though overwhelmed with grief, eventually signed the consent form, agreeing to donate Arun's heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
Due to technical issues, the retrieval of the liver, lungs, and pancreas could not take place. The heart and both kidneys were allocated by ZTCC (Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre), Pune. On January 7, 2024, Arun's heart and kidneys were retrieved in the operating theatre.
The following benefitted from the transplant:
All recipients are reported to be doing well post-transplant, ensuring that Arun lives on through their renewed lives.
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By Pallavi Kumar | Executive Director, MOHAN Foundation
By Pallavi Kumar | Executive Director, MOHAN Foundation
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