Himalayan News Service

Kathmandu:

A fund-raising event was organised on March 5 in support of The Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children (HRDC). Supported by The Himalayan Times, the programme ‘Let the children walk’ was an eye-opener to many of those present.

Bruce Moore, the regional director of American Himalayan Foundation, shared that they felt honoured to be a part of a cause so worthy. Dr Ashok K Banskota, chairperson HRDC, stated that he was delighted with the hospital that was a 20-year success story. “The story of development of leadership, dedication of a Nepali team of doctors and administrators. The goal of this event is to increase the awareness of HRDC,” said Dr Banskota. He also presented a slide show of HRDC’s work and achievements with moving accounts of children who were now better able to look after themselves.

Deepak Bajracharya and friends then took centre-stage. They sang songs such as “Andhyaroma”, “Pharkera pheri aundaina” and more.