Renowned singer of Nepali folk music and Tamang Selo, Indira Gole Gurung, who is currently battling cancer, has received significant financial support from the Tamang community in Australia. The contributions are part of the ‘Save Indira Gole Gurung Campaign’, initiated to ensure her timely treatment and a return to the music industry.
Under the leadership of Sundorje Tamang, Coordinator of the Mhendolafole Foundation in Australia and former president of the Tamang Society of Sydney, NPR 2,21,526/- (AUD $2382) was raised. Additionally, Surya Blon Tamang contributed NPR 10,000/-, bringing the total to NPR 2,31,526/- (Two Lakhs Thirty-One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Six).
The funds were handed over to the campaign in the presence of Surya Blon Tamang, former member of the Tamang Society of Sydney, and social activist Suman Tamang. The gesture reflects the strong sense of unity and compassion within the community.
The list of contributors from the Australian Tamang community includes over 40 individuals who have extended their generous support, with donations ranging from AUD $20 to $200.
List of Contributors
Kamal Tamang – $35
Diki Bomzon – $50
Aviral Tamang – $50
Bimala Tamang (Perth WA) – $50
Anjana Tamang – $50
Ajit Gole Tamang (Tasmania) – $50
Dwarika Tamang – $50
Sundorje Tamang – $101
Sarima Tamang – $20
Samir Tamang (Tej) – $50
Laxmi Tamang – $40
Dinesh Tamang – $40
Sujata Tamang – $50
Dil Tamang (Melbourne) – $100
Anjana Tamang – $30
Sukh Tamang – $50
Anil Bal Tamang – $55
Binod Tamang – $40
Sujan Tamang – $35
Rajendra Lama – $55
Brish Bahadur Bomzon – $50
Adat Tamang – $50
Anoj Tamang – $50
Tika Ram Tamang – $70
Tirshana Gurung (Redeem) – $150
Pramila Tamang – $50
Seraph Dorje Lama – $35
Arun Kumar Tamang – $100
Sagar Tamang – $45
Subash Lama – $50
Umesh Tamang – $50
Amar Pakhrin – $50
Bishan Lama – $50
Raj Lama – $55
Preeti Tamang – $100
Ganesh Tamang – $111
Nima Bomzon – $200
Gautam Tamang – $40
Aishwarya Lama – $50
Sukmita Tamang – $60
The overwhelming generosity of these contributors demonstrates the unity and compassion of the Tamang community in supporting a beloved artist during a critical time.
The Mhendolafole Foundation has expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their contributions and continues to seek additional support to ensure Indira Gole Gurung receives the necessary treatment.
For further details or to contribute to the campaign, please contact the Mhendolafole Foundation.
