Nancy Parmar was a young and ambitious pre-dental student. At the age of 20 she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia the summer of 2013 and lost her battle a year and 2 days later on July 28th 2014. Despite knowing that her survival chances are slim, Nancy continued to raise awareness of her condition and the condition of children who suffer with her with the help of organizations such as Checkmate Cancer, DKMS, SAMAR and close friends. Though the join initiative of friends and these organizations, 1300 college students, members of the South Asian community and others signed up to be bone marrow donors. Nancy’s parents, sister and Christie family is hosting a cancer charity gala in memory of their daughter. All proceeds of the event will go to the pediatric wing of Memorial Sloan Kettering.
This year’s event features the world famous Shaimak Davar Dance Team, ace Broadway choreographer Monica Kapoor, talented actress Dipti Mehta and everyone’s favorite host Monty Is Live. Guests will also be able to dance to the tunes of DJ Vani.
Please visit the below link for ticket information:
Gujarati Catholic Samaj of USA invites all members and Gujarati Christians for an annual summer picnic-BBQ. Please come and join us for the summer picnic-BBQ on July 04, 2017. We try not to spend any money from the funds of our Gujarati Catholic Samaj of USA. We are expecting more than 100 people and it would be difficult to prepare by one or two families. In order to make it comfortable and affordable it would be ideal if each family can bring the following items for this event. This is not mandatory.
Family of four or less – at least one small tray of marinated chicken (legs, thighs, breasts etc.) ready for BBQ. Also bring at least one two liter bottle of soda or juice.
Family of four and up – at least one big tray of marinated chicken (legs, thighs, breasts etc.) ready for BBQ. Also bring at least one two liter bottle of soda or juice and one gallon of water.
Charcoal grill, Tent, folding chairs, rugs, cooler, playing material and any other useful item for picnic.
Besides chicken and beverages we need the following items. We would appreciate if anybody wants to sponsor any particular item.
Food items – Hotdogs, hotdog buns, burgers, cheese, BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, tomato, bag of onions, bag of jalapeno and or bell pepper, lemons, Corns, ice bags, can of salt, Watermelon etc.
Other items – Charcoal, igniting fuel, foils, plates, cups, napkins, garbage bags, hand sanitizer.
BBQ grilling items – BBQ utensils, knifes, metal grill skewers
Please confirm your participation with number of people and the items you are willing to bring, by June 30th 2017 so we can arrange all necessary items.
Thank you for your cooperation.
GCSofUSA
મારું જીવન…મારાં સ્વજન…મારો સમાજ…મારું જગત…૨૦૦૪ થી આ જાળું ગૂંથી રહ્યો છું…
