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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline MAY 06, 2022 | The Indian Eye 28

Vidya Jyoti Inaugural Gala a Celebrated

as Grand Affair

CHICAGO, IL

idya Jyoti, a newly formed
non-profit organization, held
Va glittering Inaugural Gala on
Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Embassy
Suites in Naperville, Illinois. The vi-
sion of Vidya Jyoti is that every child
in India can realize her/his dreams
and break the cycle of poverty by
having easy access to quality educa-
tion, The mission of Vidya Jyoti is
to channel funds from generous and
committed donors of North Ameri-
ca to dedicated and bright students
in India who are facing financial bar-
riers in their educational journey.
Thanking the community for its
love and support, Pratibha Jairath,
Founding President of Vidya Jyoti,
welcomed the 300 strong audience.

The Gala attracted social and
business leaders from around

the Chicago area. The chief Jairath and Mr. Brij Sharma. The
guest for the gala was the evening also included introduction
philanthropist Mr. Anil Loomba, of all sponsors and the Board of
Vidya Jyoti.
CEO of Home Mortgage Solu- The highlight of the evening

tions, inc. was the presentation of plaques to
18 champions of education who
have achieved great success in their
“It is a dream come true,” said
Pratibha in her welcome address. profession and businesses. After re-
ceiving a bouquet of flowers from
“It is gratifying to see so many oth- a family member, these awardees
ers share this vision of raising funds walked the red carpet to receive
to help underprivileged children in their plaques that recognized them
India.” Madhu Uppal, the Founding for their Exceptional Leadership
Vice-President, in her address re- and Service for Education.
minded the audience of the Hindu The evening also included a
belief of Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam, dance drama focusing on the theme
to look at the world as one family of transformational power of educa-
and think of world’s children as our tion, thrilling Polish, Irish and Mex-
children. ican dances in traditional costumes,
Dr. Santosh Kumar, CEO
of Metropolitan Asian Fami- noted the need for support for the congratulations and extended their and a mesmerizing Tabla Jugalban-
di. The entertainment was topped
ly, in her Keynote address spoke many families with limited means. best wishes for success to Vidya Jy- off with a traditional Kathak dance.
about her own journey and cred- She also extended her willingness to oti. Another highlight was auction with
ited education for helping her help guide Vidya Jyoti’s work. Vidya Jyoti recognized the tre- MacDougall and other gowns, As-
reach her present position. Among the dignitaries present mendous support of the many spon- pen stay package and a lot more.
Mrs. Malti Loomba, retired Di-
“The event exceeded every
rector of Schools in India, accompa- were Dr. Gopal Lalmalani, Mayor, sors including Grand Sponsors Dr. expectation that we had had,” re-
Bhupinder Beri, Mr. Sanjiv Gulati,
Village of Oak Brook, Judge Kavi-
nied by her son Mr. Anil Loomba, ta Athanikar, Circuit Court Judge, Mr. Vimal Jairath and Mr. Bill Lyon marked Pratibha. “Everything pro-
performed the ribbon cutting cere- Mrs. Shweta Baid, Alderwoman, as well as Benefactors Mrs. Anita ceeded smoothly, for which I must
mony and offered her blessings to City of Aurora, Mrs. Meghana Ban- Beri, Dr. Inshu Belani, Mr. Ra- thank our Board, all the volunteers
this noble effort. She spoke about sal, Trustee for Wheatland Township mesh Mehra, Mrs. Sarita Sood, Mr. as well as all the others whose work
her own experiences as teacher, and Kevin Morrison, Cook County Anil Sharma (of Toronto, Canada), made it a very successful evening.”
principal and, finally, director and
Commissioner. Each offered their Dr. Sarbjit Bhandal, Mrs. Pratibha --Asian Media USA

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