Monday, December 10, 2007

Pratham USA

I had written about Pratham's Read India books a while ago. Pratham has a US presence as well, trying to raise funds to support its universal education efforts in India. In addition to the gala fund raisers and cultural programs, etc., I found this heart-warming nugget in one corner of Pratham's newsletter:
Ankur Bhagat, a New York resident, jumped off Kjerag (sha-rag), a 3000-feet high cliff in the Norwegian fjords with only a parachute strapped to his back to raise funds for Pratham USA and spread awareness about its work. He raised over $3,000 from his family and friends. Ankur described his jump as being both chilling and exhilarating and “worthy of the cause it supported”.

Hats off to his commitment.

~
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12 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 10, 2007 12:27 PM

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  2. DesiGirlDecember 12, 2007 4:45 AM

    sheesh! she stole the words right out of my mouth. boo!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 18, 2007 4:49 AM

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  4. I love LucyJanuary 04, 2008 11:19 AM

    Sujatha,yelli maya aagbitri?!
    Wish a very happy new year :)

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  5. bird's eye viewJanuary 23, 2008 11:09 PM

    Sujatha,

    haven't seen you blogging for ages...we miss you...come back! Hopefully to inspire you, I've tagged you at

    http://rain-bowdays.blogspot.com/2008/01/tagged.html

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2008 4:41 AM

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 01, 2008 8:17 PM

    Sujatha! Please come back to your readers!

    PS: You live in the US now?

    Warmly,

    ~Hilal

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  8. Sujatha BagalFebruary 04, 2008 3:12 PM

    Hi guys! Thank you for your messages. Have been very busy with some remodeling going on at home. Half the house was torn out at one point and although things are slowly getting back to normal, the kitchen is still in the dining room and there's plastic sheets all over. Do hope to return soon!

    Hilal, yes, am back in the US. Great to see you here. Hope you're doing good. :)

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  9. bird's eye viewFebruary 05, 2008 8:28 AM

    Hi Sujatha,

    You can email me at priyagayatri@gmail.com. Good luck with the remodeling - the smallest of home repairs can be so disorienting!

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  10. B o oFebruary 06, 2008 12:34 PM

    Hi Sujatha, Missing your posts. Hope the remmodeling goes smooth and fast. Come back soon. :)

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  11. ChoxboxFebruary 08, 2008 6:10 PM

    sujatha, come back faast.

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