The Fundraiser Gala 2009 held in Brampton, organized by the Chairman of Manzal Humanitarian Foundation, Rtd. Sgt. Mohammad Nazir was a success with an attendance of over 700 guests to donate generously for the Guru Nanak ji/Baba Farid Trust hospital. Mr. Mohammad Nazir was the first Asian to join the force. Retiring after 25 years, Mr. Nazir registered the Manzal Humanitarian Foundation with the Canadian Government and was given charity status for the purpose of building Guru Nanak ji/Baba Farid Trust Hospital.

Donating money like a cultural custom by showering it over the performers from Punjab Dance Academy

Drummer from Punjab Dance Academy

Kids enjoying themselves at the Gala

writer, director and host of a TV show

Sarjeet Singh, Real estate Agent with his son Balraj

The generous spirits of the Punjabis emerged with the beats of the dhol joining a vibrant dance by Canadian Punjabi Dance Academy and a breathtaking performance by the Dhol Circle. The generous crowd showered several dollar bills at the dancing crew, all going towards the noble cause of building Guru Nanak Ji/Baba Farid Trust Hospital at the Holy City of Nankana Sahib, Pakistan. The pockets of the audience were happily emptied at the same pace as the beat of the dhol grew faster and faster amounting to $3,400 for the night. Later in the evening, performances by Roach Killa and Prita Chhabra were thoroughly enjoyed by the attendees.

Since March 2007, Guru Nank ji/ Baba Farid Walk-in clinic located across from Gurdwara Janamstan has been serving hundreds of patients in need of medical care. Manzal Humanatarian Foundation is now ready to build Phase1 of the hospital. The aim of the gala was to raise money to maintain the support for the walk-in clinic as well as raise funds for building the first floor of hospital with 20 beds. X ray, Ultrasound facility, Blood Lab and an ambulance will also be added to the hospital.

Volunteers at the event: Sohaib, Jamal and Khizer

The Honorable Jason Kenny, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism

Volunteers at the Event: Jasmine, Janpreet, Rabeea and Shahrukh

Dhol Circle performing at the Gala

Mohammad Nazir, the founder of Manzal Humanitarian Foundation

Guests at the event: Happylota and Sumeet Gill

Volunteers at the Event: Aliya and Jotie

The Honorable Jason Kenny, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism thanked the organizers of the event for their continued dedication to a diverse and pluralistic Canada, “When an organization hosts an event such as this, it is a clear example of what the Government of Canada means when it discusses Canadian pluralism…..By participating in this fundraising gala, we are provided with an opportunity to share and appreciate the various traditions of our families, friends and neighbors.”

This initiation of this project is based on the vision to look beyond religion, race and class and provide healthcare services to the needy in the region of Holy City of Nankana Sahib. To donate and support this generous cause, please contact the Manzal Humanitarian Foundation at www.manzalfoundation.com