Jakara Fresno Gives Back

Early this morning, Jakara volunteers in Fresno gathered to join efforts to raise money for Children’s Hospital Central California.  For the past 23 years, Children’s Hospital has benefited from the thousands of volunteers that hit the streets every March to sell the special “Kids Day” edition of the Fresno Bee for $1.  This year’s goal was to raise $400,000.

Children’s Hospital treats more inpatient cases than any pediatric hospital north of San Diego, making them the second largest children’s hospital in the state.  The hospital serves nine counties.  Many of us have known someone who has been a patient at Children’s Hospital and highly value the presence of such an organization in the Central Valley.

Jakara Fresno hopes to continue giving back to the community by participating in activities and events that help the Sikh community in many ways.

We want to thank all the volunteers who took the time to spend a few hours (before going to school and before going to work!) to raise money for Children’s Hospital.  It was a cold morning, but giving back through seva never felt so good!