November 30, 2011
I am fasting today to mourn the death anniversary of my grand-pa. But that is not how I want to honor him and his memory. When my grand-pa was alive and was physically capable he would organize these health camps in his home districts of Kavre every winter. He lived with one principle “Sewa Nai Dharma Ho”. These camps gave some elderly people and children from remote parts of Kavre the rare opportunity to see a doctor. AAOCA Japan would send intern-doctors to Nepal and these student doctors would give free eye/medical care to these otherwise deprived people from remote villages. Nepal Eye Hospital would give free cataract operation to those elderly citizens that needed them who otherwise would remain with a blurry vision for the rest of their lives.
As a young 11-12 year old child I loved wearing a “Volunteer” badge on my shirt and walk around these camps helping with what I could. I fondly remember I would sit and attempt to translate between elderly folks and Japanese doctors whose English were rough like sandpapers. This is a very fond memory of my childhood. It’s a mark my grandfather left on me and I still cherish it every day.
These camps do not happen anymore. Nobody has the time. Nobody cares.
I am currently working with several friends and family in Nepal to have a day-long “Swastha Sibir” organized to at least kick start this and see how far I can take it. The doctors will not be Japanese but our own Nepalese doctors who we will be volunteering the services for one day for free. First step towards this is organizing and funding.
I would like to ask all of you my friends and family to help me bring this simple idea to life again. Just give what you think is appropriate. Any help will count. Through this Blog I will keep everyone posted about the progress. The target day is Jan-11-2012 so please find in your heart and give and help.
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