Hi, Tony--
$450.00 divided by 300 attendees comes to a contribution of $1.50 each.
That wouldn't even fetch a cup of Starbucks latte which costs in excess of
$4.00.
Not exactly big spenders, us New Jersey-ites, eh?
Now if we had figured $100.00 x 300 attendees, that would have netted a more
meaningful $30,000! (or something like 15 lakh rupees?) That would REALLY
have helped ASRO!
On a more serious note, I trust you have completely recovered from your
recent heart emergency and back to your usual effervescent self!
Regards
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Barros" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 9:59 PM
Subject: [Goanet] GOA of New Jersey donates to GOA's ASRO
GOA of New Jersey gives to GOA's ASRO HIV Aids victims
A 50/50 charity raffle held during the Spring Fling dance organized
by the Goan Association of of New Jersey (GOANJ) last Saturday
raised some $450 towards the ASRO Home for children with HIV/ Aids
in Tivim, GOA.
The project - one of two in Goa run by Caritas-Goa - houses about
20 children. Due to the growing number of children , plans are
underway to build another structure which will offer additional space
for shelter and recreation. The GOANJ has contributed $500 towards
this Building Fund. The other Home is in Cavelossim.
The dance at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Peace Church in North
Brunswick was attended by more than 300 people - an alltime record
for a summer dance and surpassing last year's attendees of 270
people. More than 30 people were on the waiting list.
The dance featured New Jersey's first goan band- The "PRISM" led by
Brian Barreto (of "Bonaventure" fame from BombaY) , who "doubled" as
a Deejay.
The Spring Fling dance was revived last year after more than a six
year lapse. They were discontinued due to poor attendance.
Tony Barros.
Union , New Jersey.
U . S . A .
