Fun-A-Thon 2003

Event Summary Report

Total 136 people have participated in annual 'Fun-A-Thon 2003' event on August 3rd, 2003. This is the first fund raising and fun filled family friendly event organized by Bighelp since its incorporation in July 2002. Participants came from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

The response from all participants was phenomenal and heartening. Total $2018 was pledged on the day of event and some participants have informed us later that they would like to contribute more. Mr. Anup Sodhani has sponsored the education for 7 children. Mr. Sudhakar Tadepalli has started sponsoring the education of 2 children on occasion of his twin daughter's birthday. Dr Jagannadha Rao has donated his 27" TV to continue sponsor 2 children those who have been getting his support since October 2002 through Bighelp. TV was bought by Mr.Srinivas for $100 on the same day of event. Mr. Srinivas Chaganti has sponsored 2 kids. Mr. Satya Duggirala, Mr. Anand Dave & Mrs Pallavi have sponsored one kid each. Mr & Mrs. Deepak Wadhwa informed us that they will be sponsoring kids soon. The generous donations from all participants were a pleasant surprise for the organizers.

Due to inclement weather, this initially planned outdoor event had to be moved indoors to American Legion in Norwood, MA. The event has started right on scheduled time of 11:30AM and continued till 4:00 PM. The highlight of the day was the delicious food sponsored by four Indian restaurants which include Karma India from Arlington Heights, Jaipur Café from Norwood, Jewel Of India from Waltham and Gourmet India from Burlington and mouth watering food prepared by volunteers Hameeda, Jyothi, Haritha and Phalguni, inspiration and enthusiasm shown by all volunteers and participation of kids in fun filled games organized by Dr Sunitha Kandula & Mrs Kuntal Poonatar.

Following are the winners in Fun-A-Thon competitions.

Name of game/competition First prize winner Second prize winner
Coloring competition Shalini Meghana
Jellybean Spoon Sanjay Sadhana
Four Corners Sahil  
Simon Says Sadhana Meghana
Musical Chairs Rahul Vijay
Guess Jelly Beans Sudhakar  

Our sincere thanks to all restaurants for supplying delicious food, all volunteers for their hard work and making this event a success and fun-filled. To name few, following is the list of people who helped us organizing this event.

Srihari Valiveti (Function coordinator) Srinivas Batchu (General Secretary) Mrs Anjani Batchu
Dr. Jagannadh Rao Dr Sunitha Kandula (Games) Mrs Hameeda Shaik
Mrs. Jyothi Griddaluri Mrs. Haritha Valiveti Mrs. Kuntal Poonatar (Games)
Mr Vijay Panchakshari (Photographs) Mrs Sri Latha Panchakshari (Reception) Mr. Sudhakar Tadepalli
Mrs Sukanya Tadepalli Mr Srinivas Chaganti Mrs Kavitha Chaganti
Mr Naveen Kota Mrs Surekha Kota Mr Anand Dave
Mrs Phalguni Dave Mr Amer Mr Subbaiah
Mr Mukund Kottawar Mr Mahesh Jamolla Mr Meda Ramesh
Mr Paresh Poonatar Mr Ramana Koukuntla  

2 Indian community news papers have covered the news.

With sincere appreciation,
S.Chand Pasha
President, Bighelp For Education.