New York, October 26 —

Hemja, a beautiful and green settlement of Pokhara Metropolitan City–25, Kaski, stretches from Yamdi to Suikhet. Today, Hemja’s sons and daughters are spread across the world. Carrying deep affection for their birthplace and a spirit of unity, they established Hemja Welfare Society USA in 2018. Since its inception, the organization has been actively contributing to health, education, and social service both in Nepal and the United States.

Embracing the motto “Blood Donation is Life Donation — The Greatest Donation,” the Society successfully organized a grand blood donation drive at Broadway Mall in Hicksville, Long Island.

The event saw the enthusiastic participation of numerous community leaders, representatives of various Nepali organizations, and volunteer donors.

Among those present were Tak Ruwali (President, Dhading Nepali Society), Rajan Gauli (President, Long Island Nepali Society), Tika Dhakal (former President and NRN ICC Member), Diwakar Pandey (Vice President, NRN USA), Baburam Sharma (President, CCNC USA), Surya Poudel (President, Parbat Sewa Samaj), Mohan K.C. (Vice President, NRN USA and Patron, Hemja Welfare Society), Damodar Dahal (Advisor), Laxmi Thapa (Vice President), Muktiram Timilsina (Senior Advisor), Shankha Narayan Prajapati (Social Worker), Elizabeth Dhakal (President, Par Foundation), and Niraj Sapkota (former President and Event Coordinator).

All praised Hemja Welfare Society for its humanitarian and community-driven initiatives.
Dr. Bishwaraj Bastola’s Remarkable Role

The blood drive was coordinated by Dr. Bishwaraj Bastola, President of BT Foundation USA, who personally facilitated collaboration with the New York Blood Center.

Dr. Bastola is a prominent community leader and a lifelong blood donor who has donated blood 62 times across Nepal and the United States. His leadership and commitment to humanitarian causes have continually inspired Nepali communities in the U.S. to engage in service and philanthropy.

New York State Senator Steven D. Rhoads sent a congratulatory message, commending Hemja Welfare Society for its continued charitable work and acknowledging that such humanitarian efforts strengthen unity, cooperation, and compassion within the community.

🩸 Successful Blood Drive and Impact

According to the New York Blood Center, 35 donors registered for the event, out of which 32 successfully donated blood.

Among them, two were double red cell donors, meaning their contributions equaled two full units each.
In total, the donations are expected to benefit 96 lives.

The report also noted that five donors gave blood for the first time, warmly welcomed and encouraged by the community.

Participating donors and organizers included Bishwaraj Bastola (NRN Americas Deputy Regional Coordinator and Patron of Hemja Welfare Society), Dhruva Poudel (President), Niraj Sapkota (former President), Mohan K.C. (Patron), Muktiram Timilsina (Advisor), Vidur Sapkota, Vivek K.C., Padam Dahal (Vice President), Bishwa Timilsina (General Secretary), Lal J.C. (Treasurer), and Gambahadur Nepali (Member) — all of whom actively participated and donated blood.

Other enthusiastic donors included Keshav Thapa, Hari Poudel, Gyanendra Man Shrestha, Navdeep Singh, Suman Karki, Rishiram Dahal, Kishan Thapa, Vivek Thapa, Subhadra Baral Sapkota, Chandrabahadur (Ramu) K.C., and Anil Subedi, who all played an important role in making the event a resounding success.
At the conclusion, President Dhruva Poudel expressed heartfelt gratitude to all donors, guests, and volunteers, reaffirming the Society’s commitment to continuing social, humanitarian, and health-oriented initiatives in the future.

Hemja Welfare Society USA is a non-profit Nepali organization based in New York, dedicated to fostering unity, mutual support, and social responsibility among Nepali communities through collaborative humanitarian campaigns.