Dear Editor,
It was a packed house at last Sunday’s “Telling A Story: Living and Working in Nepal and Bangladesh Event hosted at The Gallery. And what a fun event it was too! Thanks to everyone who attended and got to experience a little piece of Nepal with some lively Nepali music and delicious Nepali snacks.
The audience were so graciously interested in hearing my story of living and working in Nepal and Bangladesh in 2014 and Dr Peter and Dr Claire’s presentation on spinal cord injury, SpiNepal and SIRC.
A total of CAD$2,804 was raised – marvelous! This goes a long way in Nepal and will pay for the entire rehabilitation cost for one patient plus the purchase of two wheelchairs plus one income generating kit – now that is what I call making a difference!
The event could not have been possible without the help and dedication of the following people who worked tirelessly to make this event the success it was: Jlonka Bally Brown, Renu Chaudhry, Peter Davies, Jacqui Massey, Kate Thomas-Peters, Bonnie Wright, Bowen Wright, Casey Wright, Curtis Wright, Dr Raju Dhakal, Dr Prakash Paudel, Bowen Island Arts Council, The Gallery, Bowen Online -Phorum and The Undercurrent. My heartfelt thanks.
Congrats to Sue Hurn for winning the raffle prize – Nepali Dinner for Six in her own home. We look forward to cooking for you Sue!
My thanks also to Dr Peter Wing and Dr Claire Weeks for their energy in helping me organize this event, for their commitment to SIRC and finally support and belief in me. Dhanybhad!
Kate Coffey
