Kuwait, 28 Dec 2015: United Mangaloreans Kuwait – UMK, a group of like minded people whose aim and dream of helping the underprivileged turned into reality for the sixth time, during their ‘Fun-Filled Evening 2015’, with a successful full-house show staged to gather funds for a charitable cause. It was presented to a large audience of over 1000 people at the American International School, Maidan Hawally on Friday 13th of November 2015. The event comprised of melodious songs, foot-tapping dances and a Konkani social comedy drama ‘Tuje Khatir’, written and directed by Ronald D’Souza, Mulki.
The proceeds of INR 30,53,162/= (Indian Rupees Thirty lacs fifty three thousand one hundred and sixty two only) in all, was donated to St. Joseph Prashanth Nivas, Jeppu, Mangalore, India.
UMK members handed over the cheque to Sr. Sylvia Fernandes, Head of Prashanth Nivas and spent some time there with the sick, elderly, handicapped and mentally retarded inmates. The residents entertained the guests with their talents
Sr. Sylvia Fernandes thanked UMK and its generous supporters and assured all keeping them in their prayers.
So far, UMK has contributed Indian Rupees One Crore within a span of six years in their good deed and cause of helping the underprivileged.
On behalf of UMK family, Gurkar (Leader) Mr. Agnel Saldanha expresses his gratitude to all the generous sponsors, well-wishers, and the audience who whole-heartedly supported and contributed for the noble cause of UMK with providing an encouragement to UMK’s new faces and talents.