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Chand Pasha 01/16/2020 The annual fundraising event held on Jan 11th was attended by over 1500 people and helped raise nearly $20,000. Around 750 kids participated in Spelling Bee and Coloring competition, while adults participated in the Rangoli competition. Math Bee, Science Bee, Geography Bee and Art contests were held a few weeks prior to the event during December at three different centers covering Northern, Southern and Western Massachusetts. Executive Vice President, Mr. Amar Jayam welcomed the audience and the cultural event began with the recitation of US and Indian National Anthems by Youth volunteers of the organization. About 300 enthusiastic adults and kids alike displayed their singing, dancing, and acting talents through classical, semi-classical, film, and folk dances. Sporting eye-catching costumes, the performers had the audience clapping hands and tapping feet thoroughly enjoying all the performances. Cute kids in creative costumes and props gave the event a new, innovative twist. “Volunteer Of The Year 2019†awards were announced to enthusiastic and committed volunteers who have been part of the organization for several years and have consistently helped organize fundraisers. Awards were presented by honorary guests- Mr. Sagar Kamarthi, Mr. Mohan Nannapaneni, Mr. Sanjay Gowda, Dr. Haribabu Muddana and Mr. Ashish Cowlagi. The recipients of Volunteer of the year awards were Mr. Ashok Bhakta, Mr. Gopichand Ramini, Mrs. Padma Sangadi, Mr. Rajesh Pillai, Mrs. Roshni Jagadeesan, Ms. Susmitha Saripalli and Mrs. Vijaya Gandham “Rising Star†awards were announced to Youth Volunteers in recognition of their exceptional initiatives for raising funds for Bighelp during the year 2019. The recipients of the Rising Star awards were Shriya Reddy, Rohan Bommaraju, Khushi Shah, Raga Chilakamarri, Navin Ramesh, Tarvika Pratty and Diksha Shanmugam Prabhu. Bighelp executive team presented the Distinguished Service Award to the following honorary guests in appreciation of their service to the community. Trophies and certificates to the winners of the contests were presented by the Bighelp Global team, guests of honors and contest coordinators at the conclusion of the stage performances. The event was concluded by the recitation of Indian National Anthem. Dinner was served by Mirchi Nation Restaurant. You may also access this article through our web-site http://www.lokvani.com/ |
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