Event Title: Awareness Session on Organ Treasure in Commemorating World Organ Donation Day

Organised by: Department of Computer Applications associated with Computer Science

Date: 23rd August 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Venue: Auditorium, S.A. College of Arts & Science

Chief Guests:

• Dr. Sankara Subramanian, MD DM Neurologist
• Mr. Ganesh, Dronacharya from MOHAN Foundation

Objective: The awareness session was organized to commemorate World Organ Donation Day by educating students and staff about the importance of organ donation. The session aimed to highlight the value of organ donation and to inspire participants to become organ donors

The Department of Computer Applications, in association with the Department of Computer Science at S.A. College of Arts & Science, organized a special event to commemorate World Organ Donation Day. The event featured esteemed guests, Dr. Sankara Subramanian, a renowned neurologist, and Mr. Ganesh from the Mohan Foundation, who both delivered insightful talks highlighting the importance of organ donation.

The session began with a keynote address by Dr. Sankara Subramanian. In his speech, he emphasized the significance of brain health and the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle. He stressed the importance of early bedtimes, consuming high-protein foods, and taking proactive measures to protect our organs. His advice resonated with the audience, encouraging them to be more mindful of their daily habits in order to maintain overall well-being.

Mr. Ganesh from the Mohan Foundation followed with an informative discussion on the value of each organ in the human body. He detailed the critical role that organs play in sustaining life and elaborated on how organ donation can save countless lives. His talk enlightened the audience on the processes and benefits of organ donation, fostering a sense of responsibility and awareness among attendees.

The event concluded with a round of questions and answers, where students and faculty members engaged actively with the speakers. The session was both educational and inspiring, leaving the audience with a greater understanding of the importance of organ health and the life-saving impact of organ donation.

The success of the event was evident from the active participation and positive feedback from all attendees. It served as a significant step toward spreading awareness and encouraging the noble act of organ donation within the community.

Conclusion: The Awareness Session on Organ Treasure was a successful event that effectively commemorated World Organ Donation Day. The involvement of distinguished speakers and the interactive nature of the session contributed to a deeper understanding of organ donation among the attendees. The event achieved its objective of raising awareness and encouraging participants to consider becoming organ donors.