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AIF Raises $1.35 Million, With Large Funds Coming From Non-Indians to Help India During the Heartbreaking Pandemic
BOSTON On a groundbreaking day for the New England chapter of American India Foundation or AIF this Saturday, the non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of India’s underprivileged, raised $1.35 million during a Zoom fundraising drive.
Nationwide, AIF has received support from major corporations and individuals in excess of $23 million, Raj Sharma, one of the organizers of the local fund raiser, told INDIA New England News. He said New England fundraising was inspired by local entrepreneur and philanthropist Jonathan Bush.
Mr. Bush’s match of $500,000 was enthusiastically received. He made a passionate speech on his connection to India and attributed the success of athenahealth care to the 8,000-plus employees based in India.
Fund-raiser to support COVID-19 relief in India raises $1.35 million
By Andrew Stanton Globe Correspondent,Updated May 9, 2021, 11:13 a.m.
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Donations from about 50 people will allow the American India Foundation to purchase about 1,350 oxygen concentrators, said Raj Sharma, a founder of the Boston chapter of AIF, in a phone interview Sunday morning. The concentrators will provide oxygen to about 81,000 people each month.
âItâs a massive help,â he said.
Sharma said he had anticipated raising about $1 million, and the Saturday night Zoom fund-raiser exceeded expectations. He said he expects more donations to come in throughout the week.
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