Awareness Talk on Brain Death and Organ Donation Held at Assagao Union High School

An impactful awareness session on “Brain Death and Organ Donation” was conducted on November 13, 2025, at Assagao Union High School, Assagao. Organized by the Lions Club of Mapuca in collaboration with the MOHAN Foundation, the program aimed to educate students from Classes 8th to 10th about organ donation and its life-saving significance.

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The session began at 1:00 PM with a warm welcome by Headmaster Shreedhar Naik, who greeted the resource person Gabriel Pereira and invited guests. In his address, he highlighted the school’s dedication to nurturing responsible citizens through meaningful social awareness engagements.

MJF Lion Goculdas Nagvenkar followed with an insightful introduction to the Lions Club of Mapuca, outlining the club’s extensive community initiatives, including health campaigns, environmental programs, and youth outreach. He emphasized the importance of collaborating with organizations like the MOHAN Foundation that champion critical causes such as organ donation.

The highlight of the event was the expert-led session by Gabriel Pereira, who explained the concept of brain death, its medical relevance, and the transformative power of organ donation. Using relatable examples and simple explanations, he encouraged students to view organ donation as an act of compassion capable of saving multiple lives. His talk generated active engagement, with students posing thoughtful questions.

The program was seamlessly compered by Teacher Eeshwari Narvekar, who kept the session interactive and well-paced. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Teacher Pravin Gaonkar, who acknowledged the contributions of the Lions Club, MOHAN Foundation, the school staff, and the students for making the session impactful and meaningful.

The awareness drive saw enthusiastic participation, leaving a deep impression on the young attendees. Students shared positive feedback, expressing a clearer understanding and a more compassionate outlook toward organ donation.

This initiative underscores the Lions Club of Mapuca’s commitment to community service and the MOHAN Foundation’s dedication to life-saving advocacy. Programs like this plant seeds of awareness among younger generations—strengthening the message: “One Donor, Multiple Lives.”