News & Pics: Ancy D’Souza Paladka
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (VA)
Mumbai, Aug 21: United Ways of Vision (UWV), a social welfare trust of Nalasopara which supports and helps under-privileged people, celebrated the third Founder’s Day here recently
A Blood Donation Drive was organized on the day in association with Sarla Blood Bank, Vasai in which 79 pints of blood was collected.
The members along with their families offered a special thanksgiving mass at St Francis De Sales Church, Nalasopara. This was followed by a stage programme. Donald D’Souza, president of UWV welcomed the guests.
Chief Guest Fr Rosario lauded the good work done by UWV and prayed to God to give strength and courage to all the members to continue the good deed. Guest of Honour Philip Sequera, a political leader and a social worker himself, urged to adopt more and more such unfortunate kids and be a ‘Hope for the Hopeless’. Napoleon Gonsalves, advocate High-Court and Maxie Rodrigues a Industrialist were present on the dias.
A group of 20 talented kids from ‘Dynamic Dance Academy’ presented a patriotic dance reminding the audience of the sacrifice made by people for the sake of our Nation. They also performed few dances on spiritual and classical theme. Baby Prinal Fernandes and Jisel Fernandes danced to the tune of Zoobi Doobi, Baby Velina D’Souza, Velisha D’Souza and Andrea D’Souza danced for Bum Bum Bole track. The performances on the whole entertained the gathering.
Three orphan kids, who have lost their both parents but, have been adopted by United Ways Vision celebrated the ‘Hope in their Life’ by cutting the cake.
All the students who excelled in SSC, HSC and graduation were felicitated by presenting a certificate of honour, a trophy and flowers. This was an attempt to encourage them to do better in future studies. All the child artists who performed on stage were also encouraged by handing over mementoes and flowers.
Joylan Fernandes, secretary presented a brief report on the activities carried out by UWV. Arun Pinto, treasurer proposed the vote of thanks and Delisa Oliveira compered the entertainment programme. Fr Rosario offered the Grace following which the dinner was served to all.