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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                   MAY 29, 2026     |  The Indian Eye 32


             SKN Foundation hosts Successful 2026 Charity Golf




        event supporting families of children with Special Needs





        OUR BUREAU
        Monroe Township, NJ
              he SKN Foundation proudly host-
              ed its 2026 Charity Golf Event
        Ton Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the
        prestigious Forsgate Country Club. Un-
        der sunny skies and ideal playing condi-
        tions, golfers, supporters, sponsors, and
        community leaders gathered for a mem-
        orable day of camaraderie, competition,
        and philanthropy in support of a mean-
        ingful cause.
            Proceeds from this year’s event ben-
        efited  the  Special  Needs  Community
        Outreach Program for Empowerment
        (SCOPE), the foundation’s flagship ini-
        tiative dedicated to supporting South
        Asian families of children with special
        needs through culturally responsive edu-
        cation, outreach, advocacy, and services.
            Following  an  exciting  day  on  the
        course, participants enjoyed an adult put-
        ting contest before attending a lively eve-
        ning dinner reception featuring a special
        musical  performance  by  Hardik Tailor.
        The evening also showcased inspiring per-
        formances by four talented superstars from
        the SCOPE Program, who demonstrated
        their abilities through storytelling, sing-
        ing, keyboard performance, and dance.
            Distinguished guests in attendance
        included Senator Vin  Gopal, Mayor
        Neena Singh, and Deputy commission-
        er Education Dr. Joseph Howe. Each
        was recognized and honored for their
        continued advocacy and commitment to
        individuals with disabilities and inclusive
        community initiatives.
            The  celebration  concluded  with
        raffle  drawings  and  contest  prize  pre-
        sentations, recognizing participants and
        supporters who helped make the event a
        tremendous success.
            Dr. Naveen Mehrotra, Founder Di-
        rector of the SKN Foundation extended
        heartfelt gratitude to all golfers, spon-
        sors, volunteers, donors, and attendees
        whose generosity and participation made
        the event possible. He emphasized that
        their support enabled the organization to
        continue championing health, wellness,
        inclusion, and empowerment with com-
        passion and cultural sensitivity for the
        community.
            Special appreciation was extended to
        Golf Committee members Avinash Singh,
        Sanjay Shah, and Sabuha Qureshi-Din for
        their dedication and hard work in plan-
        ning and organizing the successful event.


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