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Rain or shine, the community has always opened their hearts to supporting these causes, as Dhadwar and his team have always exceeded initial fundraising goals. Read more about his journey in the Cover Story.

Hello DARPAN readers,

We wish you all a very Happy New Year. The new year means new beginnings and that is exactly what we are wanting to do at Darpan. Our very first issue of the year, our January/February 2023 issue comprises of a range of interesting and informative articles.

On the cover is Amarjit Dhadwar, who is not just the owner of the successful business A1 Sports located in Surrey but is also an A1 philanthropist. A1 Sports has become synonymous with a platform for positive change and Dhadwar has led and been associated with countless fundraisers. Of all his involvements, the generous community activist credits his 50/50 event to be a key milestone in his philanthropic journey. In the 50/50 fundraiser, Dhadwar spent 50 hours elevated 50 feet in the air, on a crane platform, raising money for charity. So far, Dhadwar has executed 20 such 50/50 fundraisers, for causes such as the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Ride2Survive, Diabetes Canada, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

We have your 2023 astrological forecast for this year where we give you a glimpse of your horoscope. We have some great lifestyle articles on how to make 2023 a great year mentally and physically for yourself. Darpan chats shines a spotlight on leaders within the community who continue to educate and inspire others. Meet teacher Gurpreet Kaur Bains, is Modern Languages Department Head at Surrey’s LA Matheson Secondary School (LAM), she has actively collaborated with the Ministry of Education and the Museum of Surrey in developing South Asian curriculum and teaching resources. Gurpreet was awarded the Surrey Now Community Leader Award, titled “Teacher of the Year”.

We are also excited to announce Darpan’s inaugural Women Power of Influence Gala 2023 in honour of International Women’s Day is taking place on March 24, 2023 at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. The evening will consist of most influential South Asian women, followed by top-notch entertainment, and a gourmet meal.

We hope you enjoy this issue and keep supporting us always.

2023

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November/December 2022

Really great articles in the issue, lots of South Asians doing some great things out there. Enjoyed reading about all the achievers and the 2022 Awards Recipients

– Jasjit Singh

Re: Hello Jasjit, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Yes, it is really amazing to see so many remarkable South Asians doing amazing work in the community, and for the community. Keep writing to us always!