Goan Overseas Association Holds Fundraiser Carnival Dance

The entire proceeds of G.O.A Toronto Carnival Dance on February 2, 2008 will be donated to the family of 9 year old Tara Ann D’Souza to assist with expenses following her serious illness.
For information on the Carnival Dance click on  http://www.goatoronto.com

The following summary of Tara’s condition is taken from www.goatoronto.com

Tara was born without the use of her left arm. She has been undergoing treatment at Sick Kids with minor but encouraging improvements each year. Over the past few years, she became an accomplished figure skater, and even learned to swim and knit. Her accomplishments so impressed her physician at Sick Kids, that he only recently changed her visits from annually to once in two years. In late September 2007, Tara was hit by a particularly virulent strain of strep. At Sick Kids, they operated on her immediately to stop the disease, which by then was rapidly spreading throughout her body and was crippling her vital organs. Her left leg was amputated, first at the knee, then at the hip. She was on multiple life support machines and at a certain point, it seemed almost certain that she would not survive. Fortunately, Tara is a strong-willed child and her determination, along with the prayers of her parents and their families and friends, saw her through.

Although the gift of Tara’s life far outweighs any consequences, her parents, Sanjiv and Sharmila, will have to face the reality of making huge changes in their lives to help Tara live as normal a life as possible when she returns home. This includes Sharmila having to give up her full-time job, and making structural changes around the house to make it wheelchair-accessible, putting in a bedroom and washroom for Tara on the main floor, and making other modifications.

An account has been opened in Tara’s name at CIBC Bank
Account holder name—Sanjiv D'souza (Father – he is the executor of this account , exclusively set up for Tara-Ann) Transit/Account no.---04702/78-36139

Tara’s home address , in case you wish to mail the cheques to her home:
275 Antigua Rd, Mississauga,
ON L5B 1C3

Global Reunion Gala Dance In Goa
Saturday, 19th January 2008
 
The World Alliance of the Goan Overseas Associations invites all to a grand dinner dance to be held at the famous Mandovi Riviera, Panjim on Saturday, 19th January 2008 from 6.00 P.M. onwards.

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Calling All World-Wide Siolim Associations

The Toronto Siolim Association is trying to contact the Presidents of the UK, USA & Middle East Siolim Associations.
The purpose is to network on joint initiatives at home and abroad.
Please contact Xavier Carvalho, Past President, email:torontosiolcars@gmail.com.