All of us know when Valentine’s Day, Friendship Day or Mother’s Day is celebrated. But, how many of us can claim to have heard of Organ Donation Day? Sadly, very few of us. Did you know 13 August marks Organ Donation Day worldwide? No, don’t worry, this day is not about removing your organ. It’s something more important and satisfying. Let’s find out what this day actually symbolizes.
Worldwide, thousands of people die waiting for an organ. Though some people have taken to donating their organs, in India the potential of this needs to be further developed. Organ Donation Day focusses on increasing the awareness of people and educating them on the positive values of organ donation by producing informative material and fostering events in the field of organ donation, thereby making people more aware.
