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.
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