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MySangi celebrates

10th anniversary Annual Gala

OUR BUREAU

Fords, NJ
ySangi held its annual ga-
la-luncheon and music
Mevent on Sunday, 5th of
April at the Royal Albert’s Palace,
Fords, New Jersey. MySangi is a vol-
unteer-based 501(c)(3), not for profit,
New Jersey organization, focused on
creating a support system (excluding
matchmaking) to enhance social-
ization for over 50-year age singles,
primarily from South Asian Indian
Community. The annual luncheon
gathering was attended by close
to 100 donors, sponsors, support-
ers, well-wishers, and members of
MySangi.
Rajul Shah, President and Found-
er of MySangi kicked off the annual
gala by welcoming all and thanking
the members, sponsors, and support-
ers for attending the annual gala. She
invited Reena Shah, an active mem-
ber to talk about “Why MySangi?”
Reena gave an overview of MySangi’s
objectives and accomplishments since
its birth in 2016. She emphasized the
mission of MySangi to bring people
together, to foster companionship, Special guests - Professor Sid- talk to and develop companionship. raffle-drawings periodically. All the
friendship, and community for those dhartha Dalal and a TV personality Although institutions, he concluded attendees thoroughly enjoyed the en-
who need it most. Its goal is to cre- Vikas Nangia, who have been follow- that both are Temples /Derasar of tertainment, music, a delicious meal,
ate opportunities for individuals to ing and are part of MySangi from its seva and are much needed in the com- dancing, intermingling & socializing.
meet, interact, and build meaningful inception, shared heart touching & munity. He urged all to spread aware- Reena Shah, concluded by
relationships—whether those rela- inspiring personal experiences as to ness of MySangi in the community. thanking the attendees, sponsors,
tionships become supportive friend- how MySangi played a pivotal role Rajul Shah talked about passing supporters, PNP artists, Royal Albert
ships or partnerships down the line. in their lives, after losing a spouse. the baton on this 10th anniversary Palace staff and management, TV
She mentioned that over the MySangi provided them with a plat- milestone and introduced Jashbhai media including TV Asia, ITV Gold,
years, MySangi has organized count- form to help come out of loneliness, Brahmbhatt (Panditji), who will be Parikh Worldwide Media, and print
less gatherings, lunches, dinners, get encouraged to connect the dots, serving as a new President of MySan- media partners in helping spread the
picnics, hiking trips, movies, kara- and seek companionship. They ex- gi, once the formalities are completed. awareness of MySangi platform to
oke sessions, and various outdoor pressed their gratitude to MySangi Panditji thanked MySangi team and the community in Tri-state area.
events—through MySangi Meetup. to help them gather much needed talked about carrying further MySan- MySangi was established in 2016
com. In fact, over the years, through strength to come out of loneliness gi’s mission and various programs. as a nonprofit volunteer-based orga-
these gatherings, many widowed and which eventually helped them find Throughout the evening, while nization aimed at enhancing social-
divorced individuals have found life- lifelong soulmates. Another Special enjoying the good food along with ization and creating a support system
long companions. They are now hap- guest, Dr Mukund Thakar President Karaoke music provided by Pankaj for over 50-year age singles from
pily living their lives, traveling togeth- of Indian Nursing Homes in Tri-state Shah accompanying Vaishali Mehta, Asian Indian community to find new
er, and their families have embraced area drew an interesting parallel of Avni Mehta & Shrenik Upadhayay friends, who may be facing similar
and accepted one another with joy. him providing care to the elderly se- with lead announcer Narhari Me- situation. It was not established as
She concluded by saying that as niors, who are always looking for a hta of PNP Group, the crowd was a match making organization, but to
MySangi continues its journey, we warm heart over wealth or someone energized by dancing to popular fa- provide support system for the singles.
celebrate not just the events, but the to talk to or to just hold their hand; vorite Bollywood tunes and bring- A team of about dozen like-minded
friendships formed, the confidence similarly, MySangi is a platform for ing the spirit of togetherness. Jayu volunteers are actively supporting
restored, and the hope rekindled in those singles to come out of loneli- Parikh, Program Coordinator inter- and coordinating the activities to ad-
so many lives. ness & isolation to find someone to jected an all-time favorite fun filled vance the cause of MySangi.

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