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Akshardham’s Blood Drive
BAPS Charities, in collaboration with local hospitals and organizations, proudly announces the
commencement of a blood donation drive at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New
Jersey. This extraordinary event will last for over ten weeks, making it one of the largest blood drives in
the state. With an ambitious target of collecting no less than 6,000 pints of blood, the drive has the
potential to impact and save up to 18,000 lives.
commencement of a blood donation drive at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New
Jersey. This extraordinary event will last for over ten weeks, making it one of the largest blood drives in
the state. With an ambitious target of collecting no less than 6,000 pints of blood, the drive has the
potential to impact and save up to 18,000 lives.
The blood drive welcomes all eligible donors and invites participation from the local Robbinsville community
and those living across North America. Anticipating a substantial turnout, organizers expect thousands of
donors to come from nearly every corner of the USA and Canada. The donated blood will be distributed to
hospitals and organizations within the region. Notable partners supporting this noble cause include the
Miller–Keystone Blood Center, New Jersey Blood Services, RWJBarnabas Health, Vitalant, and The American
Red Cross, who have joined hands with BAPS Charities to ensure the sustainability and success of this life–
saving initiative.
Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried (@mayordavefried), along with Council President Deborah Blakely and
Councilwoman Christine Ciaccio, inaugurated the blood drive, marking yet another significant chapter in
Mayor Fried’s unwavering commitment to community service. Renowned for his impactful “Pay it
Forward” initiative, which has raised over $450,000 for those in need, as well as his advocacy for barrier–
free housing, Mayor Fried recognized the Akshardham blood drive as a crucial opportunity to give back to
the community. Expressing admiration for the Akshardham campus, Mayor Fried enthusiastically stated,
“The scale of this operation is truly unique, and I’m excited to be a part of it. The selfless mission that
BAPS is an inspiration to all of us, and I’m glad that they chose Robbinsville.”
Looking back on the selfless service of volunteers during a previous blood drive hosted by Robbinsville
Township, Mayor Fried shared, “We were having a difficult time with volunteers. We called up BAPS at
10:30 am and by 3 pm, we had to call back and say, ‘Okay, you need to stop sending volunteers’. The
volunteerism they have is truly remarkable and you see it here in this facility.” Councilwoman Ciaccio, a
respected member of the Robbinsville township council since 2007, also echoed these sentiments.
At the heart of the blood drive campaign lies one of the core aspirations of Akshardham: to inspire
selfless service for the betterment of society. Council President Blakely remarked, “There is so much
diversity in Robbinsville, which is amazing. When we come together as a community, you learn from each
other, you understand each other, and you start to get more involved. I thank you guys for doing this.”
BAPS Charities holds an impressive historical record of hosting nearly 500 blood drives in the US alone since
2006. With their tireless efforts toward generating enough blood to save an astounding 56,000 American
lives, the organization remains steadfast in its commitment to continually contributing to national
healthcare. Notably, BAPS Charities’ global impact spans back to 1981, with numerous large–scale blood
donation drives conducted worldwide. In furthering its mission to make a difference, the organization has
also partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise awareness and support for breast cancer.
Sanskruti Brahmbhatt, a dedicated pre–med student at Seton Hall University and the President of the
University Blood Initiative, expressed her heartfelt gratitude, stating, “As a BAPS volunteer, I’m thankful to
Township, Mayor Fried shared, “We were having a difficult time with volunteers. We called up BAPS at
10:30 am and by 3 pm, we had to call back and say, ‘Okay, you need to stop sending volunteers’. The
volunteerism they have is truly remarkable and you see it here in this facility.” Councilwoman Ciaccio, a
respected member of the Robbinsville township council since 2007, also echoed these sentiments.
At the heart of the blood drive campaign lies one of the core aspirations of Akshardham: to inspire
selfless service for the betterment of society. Council President Blakely remarked, “There is so much
diversity in Robbinsville, which is amazing. When we come together as a community, you learn from each
other, you understand each other, and you start to get more involved. I thank you guys for doing this.”
BAPS Charities holds an impressive historical record of hosting nearly 500 blood drives in the US alone since
2006. With their tireless efforts toward generating enough blood to save an astounding 56,000 American
lives, the organization remains steadfast in its commitment to continually contributing to national
healthcare. Notably, BAPS Charities’ global impact spans back to 1981, with numerous large–scale blood
donation drives conducted worldwide. In furthering its mission to make a difference, the organization has
also partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise awareness and support for breast cancer.
Sanskruti Brahmbhatt, a dedicated pre–med student at Seton Hall University and the President of the
University Blood Initiative, expressed her heartfelt gratitude, stating, “As a BAPS volunteer, I’m thankful to
the Robbinsville and Mercer community for welcoming the Akshardham project and for partnering with us
to give back.”
to give back.”
The commencement of this blood donation drive demonstrates the collective strength and compassion of
Mayor Dave Fried and the Robbinsville Township, BAPS Charities, and the blood donation organizations of
New Jersey. As this campaign progresses, the drive looks forward to positively impacting countless lives
and reinforcing the importance of selfless service and unity within the community.
For more information about how you can participate in the blood donation drive, please visit the BAPS
Charities website atbapscharities.org.
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