Promoting donation and awareness of organ, blood and stem cell work in the Jain and Hindu communities of the UK
Health Fest – Diwali Dinner & Dance:
A Celebration of Culture and Community Wellbeing
Jain and Hindu Organ Donation (JHOD), Fighting Prostate Cancer, and South Asian Health Action (SAHA) are proud to come together to host a special Health Fest – Diwali Dinner and Dance event on Saturday, 11 October 2025, at the Mother India Restaurant and Lounge, Leicester.
This unique evening will beautifully combine the joy of Diwali with a vital mission — raising awareness about health and wellbeing in the community. Guests can look forward to a vibrant celebration featuring live music from Music Melody, raffle prizes, free Mehndi, and a delicious Diwali-inspired dinner.
At its core, the event is about more than celebration. It reflects the shared commitment of the three organisations to improving health awareness, encouraging early detection of conditions, and promoting proactive health checks — particularly within South Asian communities, where health inequalities and late diagnoses remain a significant concern.
Looking forward to your support. Tickets are just £20 each or a table of 10 for £200. There will also be raffle prizes to win on the night and important announcements to share with you. We warmly encourage all to support this vital community event.
Booking and Information:
Prafula Shah: 07789 874228
Kirit Mistry: 07940 516666
Dr Jyoti Shah MBE: 07526 085886
What is Organ Donation?
Organ donation is the gift of an organ to help someone who needs a transplant. Thousands of people’s lives across the UK are saved or improved each year by organ transplants. But every day across the UK, someone dies waiting for an organ transplant. Organs that can be donated by people who have died include the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas and small bowel. Tissue such as skin, bone, heart valves and corneas can also be used to help others. Living donation of a single kidney or part of a liver is also possible. By donating organs, you can save or transform the lives of others. To find out about your choices and how you can register your decision to become an organ donor, please click here.
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Number of Asians waiting for an organ transplant
Number of Asian donors after death
Number of Asian living donors
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Family consent rates for organ donations from eligible ethnic minority groups
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Family consent rates for organ donations from eligible white donors
‘Figures in 2019/20′
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