By: Jayanti Oza

The Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago (BSC) raised $125,000 in support of Ahmedabad-based nonprofit Manav Sadhana during two community gatherings on August 16 and 17 at the Rana Reagan Center in Carol Stream, Illinois.
The events drew more than 1,500 attendees and featured renowned humorist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Jagdish Trivedi, who performed both shows free of charge. His contribution, combined with the generosity of donors, helped strengthen Manav Sadhana’s mission of serving underprivileged communities through education, healthcare, and social initiatives.

BSC President Haribhai Patel, along with the managing committee, sponsors, and volunteers, led the effort. Accepting the donation, Paresh Patel, U.S. trustee of Manav Sadhana, expressed gratitude to Dr. Trivedi and the Chicago community for their support.
Organizers described the overwhelming response as a reflection of BSC’s enduring spirit of service and community building.