To commemorate Indian Organ Donation Day, the NSS Unit of the College in collaboration with Rotary Club of Margao Midtown organized an awareness session on organ donation on 31st July 2023. 142 NSS Volunteers attended the session. The main aim of conducting the session was to educate students about the importance of organ donation, dispelling myths and misconceptions, and encouraging them to consider becoming organ donors.
The session began with the welcome address delivered by Prof. Prita D. Mallya, Principal of the College. Dr. Preeti Varghese, Joint Director of State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) and Ms. Pratiksha Naik, Transplant Coordinator of SOTTO were the Resource Persons for the session.
During the session, Ms. Pratiksha Naik passionately discussed the significance of organ donation, shedding light on the severe shortage of organs available for transplantation and its life-saving impact on patients in need. Dr. Preeti Varghese addressed common myths and misconceptions surrounding organ donation. She dispelled falsehoods such as organ removal before death and unfair treatment of donors, providing accurate information to encourage informed decision-making. Dr. Preeti also explained the process and procedures of organ donation, covering both living and deceased donation. Legal aspects and the crucial role of medical professionals were emphasized. The session included personal testimonials from individuals who had undergone organ transplants or had been closely involved in the donation process, adding a human touch to the importance of this life-changing act.
The session ended at 12:30 pm with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Ms. Giselle Colaco, student of SY B.Com. The activity was coordinated by Mr. Sanjay Velip, NSS PO Incharge, Ms. Ashwina Volvoikar, NSS PO and Ms. Akshada Gaonkar NSS PO.
