Diwali Benefit Gala Dinner in aid of Cancer Treatment Center at Credit Valley Hospital 2004

The Canadian Hindu Arts & Cultural Society (CHACS) presented a cheque for $5100 to the Credit Valley Hospital Foundation from the proceeds of its Fundraising Diwali Gala Dinner. CHACS is involved in promoting the Hindu culture and has started the first full time academic Hindu school one year ago. The school caters for kids 2 1/2 - 6 years old. Sara Balkissoon, CHACS PRO said the gift to the Hospital was in keeping with CHACS philosophy of giving back to the community. In picture above, CHACS President Mr. Nirvan Balkissoon (center left) and Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Sarah Balkissoon (center right) present the cheque to the President of Credit Valley Hospital Mr Wayne Fyffe and Mrs.Mridula Joiner, Campaign Director Credit Valley Hospital. (as written in Indo Caribbean World)

By Manshad Mohamed

               Nirvan Balkissoon has a dream to make things better for people suffering with various forms of cancer.At the moment,he is familiar with two patients who are going through the agonizing pains that cancer brings.Together with this are all the psychological pressures of uncertainty.In a feature article we shall publish an interview with Kenneth and Radha Kelawan,who are both afflicted with cancer

            To be alone ,under these conditions must be very frustrating. Nirvan’s group,Canadian  Hindu Arts and Cultural Society(CHACS) would like to make some  changes here and he has started a project in collaboration with the city of Mississauga and the Credit Valley Hospital to raise funds .Nirvan’s idea of  promoting dedicated services to help these patients needs community support as well.

            As a result,CHACS is organizing a dinner and entertainment at the Payal Banquet Hall on October 24 at 5.00p.mTables of 10 cost $1000.00 eachCall 905-814-1751.

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