From Editor (Pattni Connection)

Pran C. Arjan

Animal Welfare

Apart from the community work on the website, I also support various charities. I have now added Animal welfare to this list.

During my last visit to India, I was distressed to see the plight of stray dogs, cats and cows. The streets are littered with stray animals every roadside, ribs protruding from matted skin that is peppered with scars from old beatings and flea bites. Some simply lie on the road in the sun and the dirt, too weak to move. The plight of these animals is a horrible thing to witness.

In a country like India, which has numerous problems to tackle poverty and thousands living in slum communities, it is easy to see why the issue of animal cruelty is hardly likely to be high on the government’s list of priorities.

However, the stray animal situation in India is a dire one, and one that does need to be addressed.

Cancer research

Cancer Research UK's work has saved thousands of lives, but they still have a long way to go. Their research is entirely funded by the public, so they need donation to beat cancer.

My very close friend Satish Parekh’s wife Angel passed away just six months ago after a battle with cancer. I was like an older brother to her and been very close to her for the past 35 years. Her passing due to cancer and since she was also an animal lover, we decided to organise the Charity Valentine Dinner and Dance.

Valentine Charity Dinner & Dance

Our aim is to raise as much money as possible for this worthwhile cause. We have been very fortunate to get the cooperation from all the suppliers and entertainers. Suppliers of the venue, catering, etc all have offered their services at greatly discounted prices.

We have put up an excellent show full of entertainment. It’s a show not to be missed. The response so far has been excellent. More than 150 tickets are already sold even before we start the publicity.

So do come along and support this worthwhile cause and celebrate the Valentine in style with your loved one. Reserve your tickets early.

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!
A MEMORABLE EVENING WITH YOUR LOVED 1!
50% ALREADY SOLD OUT!
BOOK NOW!

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