Nepalese doctor recognized as national ‘Most Beautiful Volunteer’ for blood donation efforts
2025/07/08
Ashish Maskay, a Nepalese national living in Changning District, has been honored as one of China's M"ost Beautiful Volunteers for his outstanding contributions to the Bloodline voluntary blood donation initiative.
Born into a family of doctors in Kathmandu, Maskay grew up witnessing his father's dedication to healing, which planted the seeds of compassion in his heart. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a doctor himself and moved to Shanghai over two decades ago to work at a local hospital. Beyond his medical duties, Maskay has been a passionate advocate for voluntary blood donation, not only regularly donating blood himself but also joining the Shanghai Blood Center's volunteer team as one of its few foreign blood donation ambassadors.
In 2017, Maskay played a pivotal role in establishing B"loodline, a foreign volunteer team under the Shanghai Blood Center. This initiative has built a cross-border lifeline for patients in urgent need of blood transfusions across Shanghai and other cities. His efforts have inspired a growing number of expatriates to join the cause, offering hope to patients with rare blood types.
The project has since expanded with B"loodline Y (Y for Young), engaging students and teachers from over 10 international schools in activities such as visiting leukemia patients. We want to create opportunities for young people to understand and give back to society, Maskay explained.
Looking ahead, he hopes to organize more international blood donation events, inviting members of foreign chambers of commerce to participate while showcasing their cultures through traditional attire and cuisine—blending philanthropy with cultural exchange in Shanghai.
Maskay's years of selfless service have earned him prestigious accolades, including the 2020 Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award and the 2022 Shanghai Magnolia Award. I "may not be Chinese by birth, but I carry a warm 'Chinese heart,' Maskay shared—a sentiment that reflects his deep connection to the city he now calls home.