ROTARIAN LAL GOEL TERMS ORGAN DONATION AS THE SUPREME ACT OF SERVICE
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Dahanu, August , 2025 – Rotarian Lal Goel, Founder and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International and Chairman of the Organ Donation India Foundation and GYAN, in a compelling address to students and community members, described organ donation as the highest form of human service during an awareness program held at K.L. Ponda High School, Dahanu.
The educational initiative, jointly organised by the Rotary Club of Dahanu, Service to Humanity, and the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International, aimed to dispel myths and encourage youth participation in this life-saving cause.
Rotarian Lal Goel emphasised that organ donation transcends religious boundaries, stating that no major faith opposes this act of compassion. He called upon students to become ambassadors for organ donation, recognising their potential to influence broader family & society attitudes.
“Young people have the power to transform societal perspectives on organ donation,” Goel noted during his address. “They can become the torchbearers who light the path for others to follow.”
The program brought together key figures from multiple organisations: Mr Rajinder Singh Kohli, President, Service to Humanity, Mr Rajesh Lade, Secretary, Service to Humanity, Rtn Ashish Patil, Joint Secretary, RC Dahanu, Mr. Satish Parekh and Rtn Rizwan Khan, Project Coordinators & Rtn Ruby Agarwal, Inspire Secretary, RC Organ Donation International.
The event was presided over by Rtn Dipesh Bari, President of the Rotary Club of Dahanu, with Rtn Pragnya Kajalia serving as the program conductor.
The interactive session drew significant participation from students, teachers, Rotarians, and community leaders. Rotarian Lal Goel fielded numerous questions from the audience, demonstrating the high level of engagement and curiosity about organ donation procedures and policies.
The families of Organ and Tissue Donors were honoured by Rotarian Lal Goel and other dignitaries.
The program concluded with Rotarian Lal Goel expressing gratitude to Service to Humanity and the Rotary Club of Dahanu for their commitment to advancing this vital humanitarian cause.