by jhodsteeringgroup | Mar 4, 2022 | Campaigns, Events
JHOD representatives Kirit Modi, Prafula Shah and Jay Patel spoke at ‘Living with Jain values’ – a virtual conversation about organ and stem cell donation. Speakers shared their personal journey and how they have incorporated Jain values into their...
by jhodsteeringgroup | Dec 10, 2021 | Campaigns
A huge thank you to all the young children and their parents who took the time to enter our Bringing Light to Life Art Competition 2021. All our entries were unique its own way and have been inspired by the use of recycling material to depict an organ that can be...
by jhodsteeringgroup | Oct 24, 2021 | Campaigns
Diwali is a time to ‘Bring Light into our Lives’. JHOD has partnered with NHS Blood and Transplant and City Sikhs on this short film. It features powerful stories of young donor families who have saved lives through their decision, the impact of losing a loved one...
by jhodsteeringgroup | Sep 21, 2021 | Campaigns
Most people think it’s important to talk about organ donation but less than half have. Families will always be involved before organ donation goes ahead so talk to your loved ones to leave them certain about what you want. One donor could save or transform up to nine...
by jhodsteeringgroup | Sep 6, 2021 | Campaigns
A group of youngsters from the Jain community are helping to promote organ donation during Paryushan 2021 (The festival of Forgiveness) through a powerful video. The seven youngsters are encouraging all Jains in the UK to talk about organ donation during Paryushan and...
by jhodsteeringgroup | Sep 3, 2021 | Campaigns
There is an urgent shortage of organ donors in the UK and sadly hundreds of people from our communities are still waiting for a transplant and some die waiting. This Paryushan, the Jain & Hindu Organ Donation Alliance has teamed up with young people and transplant...