Chandigarh:
In a unique and inspiring initiative under the flagship student awareness programme “Be the Change, Be an Organ Donor,” St. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh, in collaboration with ROTTO (North), PGIMER, transformed its Parent-Teacher Meeting into a meaningful platform for organ donation awareness and humanitarian action. Organised alongside a Blood Donation Camp, the initiative witnessed overwhelming participation from parents, teachers and school staff, many of whom came forward to support and pledge for the noble cause of organ donation.
The awareness programme aimed to sensitise students, parents and educators about the importance of organ and tissue donation, while addressing common myths and misconceptions associated with the subject. By integrating the initiative with the Parent-Teacher Meeting, the school created a rare opportunity to engage entire families in a life-saving social movement and encourage young minds to become ambassadors of compassion, empathy and community service.
The ROTTO North team interacted extensively with attendees, explaining how one organ donor can save multiple lives and restore hope to families awaiting transplants. The programme highlighted the growing role of educational institutions in shaping socially responsible citizens and demonstrated how schools can become catalysts for positive societal change beyond academics.
The camp saw enthusiastic participation from teachers and non-teaching staff, many of whom voluntarily pledged to donate their organs. Parents attending the Parent-Teacher interaction also showed keen interest in understanding the process and significance of organ donation and expressed their willingness to support the cause.
The school administration played a pivotal role in successfully organising the initiative and creating a supportive environment for spreading awareness among families and students alike. Through such educational outreach programmes, ROTTO North continues to strengthen community participation and foster a culture of compassion, humanity and social responsibility.
Dr. Vijay Tadia, Nodal Officer, ROTTO North, PGIMER, said, “Awareness at the school level creates a ripple effect in society. When teachers, parents and young minds come together for a humanitarian cause like organ donation, it helps build a more informed and compassionate community. Every pledge carries the potential to save multiple lives in the future.”
Dr. IvorineCastellas, Principal St. Xavier’s School, stated, “Schools are not only centres of academic learning but also platforms for nurturing values of empathy and social responsibility. We are proud to collaborate with ROTTO North in spreading the message of organ donation and encouraging our school community to contribute towards this noble cause.”
ROTTO North, PGIMER has been continuously organising awareness drives, sensitisation sessions, pledge campaigns and community outreach activities across educational institutions, healthcare facilities and public forums to strengthen the national movement for organ donation and transplantation.
