Kapil Dev brings 'Khushii' to Washington D.C. Metro Area

Friends of Khushii in the Washington metro area, together with Kapil Dev, organized a fundraising dinner at the estate home of Dipika and Puneet Ahluwalia, on June 4, 2005. The program began with the traditional lighting of the ‘Candle of Hope’ ceremony.

The poignant moment, when Khushii’s Tarana evoked emotions of all present, was followed by preliminary speeches by the chief guest, Mr. Raminder Jasal, Deputy chief of Mission, Embassy of India and the guest of honor Dr. Har Swarup Singh, former governor of Kerala, presently, consultant to UNO.

The legendary cricketer and president of Khushii, Mr. Kapil Dev, who has been actively involved in all projects to bring about a holistic difference, urged guests to donate five percent of their love, time, energy, and money to the underprivileged, especially, children. He said, “If we all can put together as much as we can to reach out to these little angels of God, this world will be a better place.”

A power point presentation on Khushii was conducted by, Lavika Bhagat Singh, founder member and US representative. The presentation highlighted the concept, objective and projects undertaken by Khushii.

An auction of Kapil Dev’s signature items preceded dinner, sponsored by In-Fusion. Among the guests were friends from Pakistan. The other dignitaries gracing the occasion were the Chairman of Springfield District, Mr. Mike Thompson and the Minister Counselor of the Indian Embassy, Mr. Krishan Verma.