{"id":1030207,"date":"2023-03-19T10:15:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T10:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/?p=28435"},"modified":"2023-03-19T10:15:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-19T10:15:36","slug":"fundraising-gala-held-in-nyc-for-shaukat-khanum-hospital-karachi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2023\/03\/19\/fundraising-gala-held-in-nyc-for-shaukat-khanum-hospital-karachi\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundraising gala held in NYC for Shaukat Khanum Hospital Karachi"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York: A grand fundraising gala dinner was organized in New York for the much-needed yet State-of-the-art Shaukat Khanum cancer Hospital Karachi, which is in the construction phase.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pakistani community participated fully in the event and generously contributed their part.<\/p>\n

The cricketer-turned politician and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s autographed cricket bat and ball were also auctioned while Imran Khan participated via video message\u06d4<\/p>\n

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Fundraising event began with a recitation of the Holy Quran. After which the national anthems of USA and Pakistan were played.<\/p>\n

Ali Rashid, head of the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) and one of the host Akram Mirza gave the welcome address and highlighted the importance of the event and the history of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital.<\/p>\n

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Talking about the successful fundraising journey of Shaukat Khanum New York Queens Chapter, Asif Khan said that Pakistani Americans supported Shaukat Khanum every step of the way.<\/p>\n

A documentary film based on the journey of famous cricketer and former Prime Minister Imran Khan from his the dream of Shaukat Khanum Hospital to its realization was also shown on the dedicated screen.<\/p>\n

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Imran’s video message was released to the participants. While the organizers also gave details about Shaukat Khanum Hospital\u06d4<\/p>\n

The speakers thanked the participants for funding Shaukat Khanum Hospital and appealed for prayers for further success.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile prticipants generously donated and appreciated the efforts of the organizers of Shaukat Khanum Hospital Karachi’s fundraising dinner for public service.<\/p>

The post Fundraising gala held in NYC for Shaukat Khanum Hospital Karachi<\/a> first appeared on VOSA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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New York: A grand fundraising gala dinner was organized in New York for the much-needed yet State-of-the-art Shaukat Khanum cancer Hospital Karachi, which is in the construction phase. Pakistani community participated fully in the event and generously contributed their part. The cricketer-turned politician and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan\u2019s autographed cricket bat and ball \u2026<\/p>\n

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