Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Sharmila Tagore, legendary Indian actor calls for support to CRY America and the cause of underprivileged children



CRY - Child Rights and You America Inc, a 501c3 non-profit organization that works to restore the rights of underprivileged children, especially in India hosted two benefit dinners in New York and Seattle. ‘Pledge 2011’ was held on May 13 at the Taj, The Pierre Hotel in New York and ‘Uphaar 2011’ on May 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle. Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan were the special guests at both events.

Pledge 2011 was attended by 150 people from New York - New Jersey and Uphaar 2011 was attended by 175 members from the western Washington community, who came together to partner CRY America’s work to benefit underprivileged children. Over $215,000 was raised across both Dinner events, resources that will be directed towards funding several Projects that ensure lasting change in the lives of children.