NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOnNY hosted Community Heroes Illuminating Lives, a celebration of Diwali and a special recognition of South Asian donor heroes and community leaders who have made a meaningful impact on organ donation awareness across New York.

Held at the Gujarati Samaj Hindu Community Center in Queens, the event honored Diwali—the Festival of Lights—which symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Guests also heard remarks from NYCD Desi Society Officer Manish Chopra, who spoke about the power of community engagement in advancing lifesaving organ donation.

Personal stories brought LiveOnNY's mission to life. Saumil Parikh, whose six-year-old daughter was a donor hero who saved three lives, shared how organ donation has shaped his famil

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