ROTARIAN LAL GOEL DISCUSSES ORGAN DONATION WITH ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Mumbai, November 9, 2025 – Rotarian Lal Goel, Founder and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International and Chairman of the Organ Donation India Foundation & GYAN, had an insightful interaction with Rotary International President Dr Francesco Arezzo and First Lady Anna Maria Criscione during the inauguration of the Rotary District Heart Hospital at Deonar, Mumbai.
During the ceremony, Rotary International District 3141 Governor Dr Manish Motwani introduced Rotarian Lal Goel to RI President Dr Arezzo. Rtn Goel highlighted the urgent need to strengthen awareness of organ donation and the infrastructure supporting it in India. Dr Arezzo, an eminent orthodontist from Italy, recognised the seriousness of the issue and lauded Rtn Goel for his steadfast commitment and leadership in advancing the cause of organ donation across the nation.
The inauguration of the Spandan Rotary District Heart Hospital also marked the culmination of Rotary Service Week. In his address, DG Dr Motwani emphasised that the hospital will serve as a permanent beacon of Rotary’s mission to provide accessible healthcare every day, expressing gratitude to all Rotarians and partners who contributed to this milestone achievement.
RI President Dr Arezzo extended his appreciation to DG Dr Manish Motwani, President Rtn Noopur Desai (Rotary Club of Bombay Pier), Dr Praful Barvalia, Rtn Nikunj Jhaveri, Rtn Dilip Parmar, Rtn Yogesh Zaveri and Rtn Dr Rajeev Malviya for their dedication in bringing this impactful project to life—upholding Rotary’s vision of “Service Above Self.”
Among the distinguished Rotarians present were Vice Governor PDG Shashi Sharma, PDG Sunnil Mehra, Principal Chief Coordinator Krishna Kumar Choudhary, Chief Coordinator Bhagwan Patil, District Treasurer Kishor Parekh, District Coordinator Dilip Shah, Assistant Governor Prakash Ruia, and Inspire Secretary Rtn Ruby Agarwal from the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International.