Over $70,000.00 Raised for Sunil's Home

PRESS RELEASE:
At its second annual fundraiser on February 28, 2009, Sunil's Home Orphanage raised over $70,000 to help the children in their care. The event themed, "A NIGHT IN BOLLYWOOD," was held at a transformed private estate on the Granada Golf Course in Coral Gables, Florida. The South Florida community came together for "A Night In Bollywood" to address the plight of orphaned children in India, similar to the orphaned children from the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire.


"Slumdog Millionaire very accurately portrays the lives of orphaned children in India. It is wonderful that the film is raising awareness and encouraging people to help children who would otherwise be on the streets, living in disease-filled sewer pipes, fighting stray dogs for food in trash dumps, and running naked, without even shoes to protect their little feet. We thank everyone who attended our fundraiser and donated so generously to support the children in our care. We invite those unfamiliar with our organization to visit our website to learn more," stated Matthew Meehan, Senior Executive Director and Board Member of Sunil's Home Orphanage, and President of Consulting Solutions.


The event organizers estimate that over 1,300 people attended over the course of the evening. The silent auction included over 160 items andgift certificates from local and international businesses. "A Night In Bollywood" was sponsored by The Montague Rumley Group at Morgan Stanley, Mint Leaf Indian Brasserie, Berber Events, Southern Audio Visual, Catering The Event, Stacole Fine Wines, and The Ruden McClosky law firm.

"It was a fantastic evening packed with entertainment including exoticfire-breathing shows, aerial acrobatics, a live tiger and snakes, authentic Indian dance and musical performances, Bollywood videos, documentaries on the hardships of orphaned children in the streets, and special video messages from the children at Sunil's Home Orphanage in India. It was truly unforgettable event for a wonderful cause," said Sunny Mullick, Executive Director and Board Member of Sunil's Home Orphanage, and a Partner at the Ruden McClosky law firm.


Sunil's Home Orphanage is a charity that has no administrative expenses or salaries, and 100% of donations received goes directly to caring for the children that so desperately need our help. All administrative costs incurred and travel to and from India in running the organization come from the pockets of the board members themselves. A truly one-of-a-kind non-profit! Sunil's Home was established in 2005 to address the critical, increasing needs of orphans in India. Believing that every child deserves a loving home, warm beds, nutritious food, quality medical care, and the education needed for each child to reach his or her fullest potential, staff and volunteers of Sunil's Home commit their time, talents, and resources to help orphans transform their lives and the lives of future generations. We are currently raising the money needed to double the size of our facility, allowing us to double the number of children for whom we care. By this time next year, we will have taken 90 children off the streets of India. Sunil's Home Orphanage is a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit charity.