[FSUG-Bangalore] OT : "Bhaiyya, phool le lo na bhaiyya, teen ke bas paanch rupaay" and bihar floods

[jaykumar hs]

Hi Senthil,

Thanks for the most inspiring report.

jaykumar

On Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 10:00 PM, Senthil Sundaram (sensunda) <
sensunda at cisco.com> wrote:

>  Dear All,
>
> Today some friends who are volunteers in free software activities in blr
> along with others from bgvs went on a street collection.
>
> There were about 16 of them . All young folks from different software and
> non software related jobs in blr.
>
> They went around collecting money and raising awareness on the situation in
> bihar.
>
> Today they collected about 9000 Rs. Now all these 16 volunteers are charged
> up and want to work more.
>
> They are willing to collect in apartment complexes and are willing to spare
> their weekends for the same.
>
> If any of you are living in apartment complexes and get approval for
> collection then do let us know.  these youngsters will contact you and
> engage in a collection next weekend.
>
> i personally know some of these folks and the money will be put to good
> use.
>
> okay , whats the reason for inspiration : two little girls who were seen
> selling flowers on brigade road - contributed Rs.10 each and took receipts.
>
> though online donations and orgn centered efforts can raise more
> money..there is a sense of dedication and more awareness .. when people work
> on foot..the old fashioned way ;)
>
> -S
>
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