“We are not God, but God has given us the power to save up to nine lives and improve up to seventy-five lives.”
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Indore, December 13, 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, delivered a powerful and inspiring motivational talk on organ donation to undergraduate and postgraduate students, along with faculty members, at the Government College of Dentistry, Indore.
Rotarian Lal Goel was warmly welcomed and felicitated by Dr Alka Gupta, Principal & CEO of the institution.
Dr Manish Verma introduced the distinguished guests to the audience, including Rotarian Lal Goel, Rotarian Ramnath Pradeep (CSR Chair), and Rotarian Dr S. K. Verma, all representing the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International.
Providing context to the initiative, Rotarian Ramnath Pradeep outlined the mission and ongoing initiatives of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International, underscoring its commitment to saving lives through sustained awareness and advocacy.
During his address, Rotarian Lal Goel highlighted the stark reality that organ donation often becomes the only solution when even medical professionals are rendered helpless due to the non-availability of organs. Sharing a compelling thought, he remarked:
“We are not God, but God has given us the power to save up to nine lives and improve up to seventy-five lives.”
Addressing questions from students, Rotarian Goel firmly dispelled common misconceptions surrounding organ donation, particularly the myth of rampant organ trading in India. He acknowledged that, as in any field, isolated incidents may occur, but emphasised that such exceptions should not overshadow the immense, life-saving impact of ethical and lawful organ donation.
As a symbol of partnership and goodwill, the visiting Rotarians presented the Rotary Club flag to the Principal, Acting Principal, and Dr Manish Verma.
In his concluding remarks, Rotarian Lal Goel expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dr Alka Gupta, Principal, Dr Manish Verma (Program Coordinator), Dr Pallav Mundra (Haematologist), the faculty, and the students for providing a platform to share this vital message. He voiced strong confidence that the younger generation of healthcare professionals would emerge as passionate ambassadors for this noble, life-saving cause.
