IDA Mohali & Sood Sabha Chandigarh and ROTTO PGIMER organizes Organ Donation Camp: 58 Pledge for Organ Donation

By Samachar Vishesh News

Chandigarh 10^th June:- Known for their social and community initiatives, Indian Dental Association (IDA), Mohali Branch and Sood Sabha Chandigarh took the lead to collaborate with ROTTO PGIMER to promote the noble mandate of Organ Donation among their membership by organizing an Awareness and Pledging Camp on Organ Donation alongside the Blood Donation Camp at Sood Bhawan, Sector 44, Chandigarh. The Camp on a positive note with 58 volunteers pledging for Organ Donation on the occasion.

At the inaugural ceremony, Dr. Geeta Kalra, Coordinator (Camps), IDA Mohali Branch, said that community service has been the core agenda of IDA  and there cannot be a better service to humanity than giving someone a fresh lease of life through blood donation or organ donation. Through these humble social and community engagement initiatives, IDA Mohali Branch tries to instill a feeling of “living beyond oneself and giving back to the society” among membership and the response has been very encouraging. Other office bearers representing IDA Mohali Branch present on the occasion included Dr Vimal Kalia, Dr Satpreet Bhasin, Dr Romika Wadehra to mention a few.

While commending the initiative, Prof. Vipin Koushal, Nodal Officer, ROTTO PGIMER, stated that Organ Donation is an intention, a spirit of giving that is possible to actualize. It is high time we talk about it and pledge for it considering the fact that Organ Donation is a true ‘Gift of Life’ because it enables one to give ‘second lease of life’ to many critically ill patients in dire need of organ transplant.

Endorsing the need for public education as critical to bridge the gap between patients who need organs and potential organ donors. Dr Koushal hoped that the initiative undertaken by IDA Mohali Branch and Sood Sabha Chandigarh would inspire others as well to pledge for Organ Donation and help those with ‘bleak chances of survival due to end stage organ failure’ live a quality life through transplantation.

The team representing ROTTO PGIMER addressed queries on the myths and misconceptions pertaining to Organ Donation at the camp. Alongside, the participants were also oriented about the option of online pledging of organ donation to enable them make an informed choice at their own convenience and also spread message in the community. 

The camp event concluded with the felicitation of the participating organizations  as well as guests on the occasion.