Dallas, Texas — A blood donation drive organized in memory of late social worker Haribol Bhandari was held in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, drawing active participation from the Nepali community.

The event was jointly organized by Blood Donors of America (BDA) and the Nepali Congress Supporters’ Association, Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter, to mark the anniversary of Bhandari’s passing and honor his contribution to community service.

A total of 64 people donated blood during the event. According to medical estimates, blood donated by one person can potentially help save up to three lives, meaning the donations collected could benefit as many as 192 patients.

The organizers thanked all blood donors, volunteers, community leaders, media representatives, and members of the Nepali diaspora for their support in making the event successful.

Ujjwal Khati, president of the Nepali Congress Supporters’ Association, said the organization plans to make the blood donation program part of its annual calendar and continue it in the future to promote awareness of blood donation within the Nepali community.