As you may have read our previous blog about Maya Ahuja, last night some our staff and friends attended a fundraiser for her. We would like to share with you, our experience.
Friday night after work, we met at Zaika Tastes of India, to help support the Ahuja family. We did not know what to expect. It was beyond our expectations. The food was wonderful, the staff and family greeted us with smiles and laughter. We felt more than welcome. There was a silent auction, door prizes, toonie tosses, and cute little gifts that we could purchase to help raise money for the BC Children's Hospital.
Just before dinner was served, buffet style, Maya and her family arrived. When Gary and Karm arrived with their children, the whole room lit up with life. There was so much love and support! Maya is a little ball of courage and energy. She was lively, she smiled, played and was even dancing! The best part was that she was surrounded by so many people that love her. As the night wound down and she began to tire, she cuddled up in her parents arms for security.
To see the love that her family has for her is absolutely wonderful! I would like to thank the Ahuja family for welcoming us to be a part of their lives and all the individuals that were able to attend and share their support. It is important that we stand together as friends, neighbors, colleagues, and as a community to help those around us. I feel honored that I was able to help in any way that I could. (Even if it was just our presence and donations.) Every little bit counts, and the support is amazing!
At this time I would like to conclude that we had a wonderful evening and we strongly encourage you to help in any way possible. Mark your calendars for May 26th at 5:00 pm-11:00 pm, a World of Smiles Telethon. Tune to watch the 15th anniversary telethon on Shaw's Multicultural Channel (cable 116), Shaw Direct (channel 299) and your local Shaw TV Channel.
Even if you can only afford to donate a dollar, it will go towards saving a child's life.
Share your stories and let us know if you donated!
-Kerissa
Visit the website to donate and learn more: http://www.bcchf.ca/events/events-calendar/a-world-of-smiles/
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