BRAINSTORMING SESSION ON THE ROLE OF ROTARY IN ORGAN DONATION
Bengaluru, 19 November 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, led an insightful and productive brainstorming session with the office bearers of the Rotary Club of Sompura, Rotary International District 3192.
The Rotary team comprised:
- Rtn Devara, President
- Rtn Channathimmaiah T, Charter President
- Rtn Mangalamma, Treasurer
- Rtn Shekhar L. S., Past Secretary
- Rtn Vishwanath Babu, Secretary (2026–27)
- Rtn Nanda Kumar, Polio Chairman
The interaction followed Rotarian Lal Goel’s motivational address on organ donation, delivered earlier at the CISF 10th Reserve Battalion in Bengaluru, during which the attending Rotarians praised him for his unwavering commitment to this noble and life-saving cause.
During the meeting, Rtn Devara shared an overview of the impactful service initiatives undertaken by their club. Rotarian Lal Goel, in turn, elaborated on the vision, objectives, and global advocacy efforts of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International, highlighting Rotary’s powerful platform for promoting organ donation awareness.
In a symbolic gesture of fellowship and mutual respect, Rotarian Lal Goel and Rtn Devara exchanged their Rotary Club flags, further strengthening the bond between the two clubs.
Impressed by the session, Rtn Devara extended an invitation to Rotarian Lal Goel to address a larger gathering of Rotarians in Bengaluru in the near future.
Rotarian Lal Goel expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Rtn Devara and all members of the Rotary Club of Sompura for their enthusiastic participation in the organ donation awareness programme, especially on such short notice.
