Hello Friends & Families,

Hope you are all doing great and this email finds you all well. 

This year 2024 has been a great year with lots of good and unforgettable memories, especially attending my college reunion and being able to meet my friends and professors after 25+ years. To top it off, I was able to perform with my son and Parai master on the stage to give a glimpse of Parai performance to my college mates. Another milestone was my elder son starting freshman year in University of Texas, Austin. I am proud of him for making it to one of Top 20 colleges and getting the major he wanted.  Our trip to India this summer was unforgettable with kids accompanying us to all the places after a long time and first time being teenagers. Overall, a great year coming to an end and wishing for another great year.  Check out my facebook page for pictures if you like to see. 

I couldn’t imagine that we are in our 20th year of fundraising for Sevalaya. I feel grateful and happy that we have been able to support this lively organization for the last 19+ years with all your support. When I went to Sevalaya during this summer visit for the Annual day celebration, I was welcomed by hundreds of kids and especially happy to see our sponsored kids and other kids who are happy to be there.

Last year, we have raised $6000 last year which has helped to create 2 new endowments making total 15 to support kids for long plus 25 kids education for a year so total 40 kids education.  Being the 20th year, let’s try to make it special and target new goal of $7000 with all your help.  Please open your hearts and pour your love to these kids who can continue to grow healthy and get the education they all deserve. 

You can contribute in 3 ways easily,

a)Check – Make check payable to “Sevalaya” and mail to “Attn: Vijaianand, 800 Bonaventure Way, #134, Sugar land, TX, 77479. Everyone will get a tax receipt going forward if you provide your address to send one. 

b)Bank Transfer via Zelle using my email id, tmvijai@gmail.com

c)Paypal/Credit card– Use Facebook Fundraiser Page, https://www.facebook.com/donate/8223975627704642/8223975714371300/

Donation Deadline: Jan 31, 2025

Please forward to friends and spread the word around by sharing our Facebook fundraiser page. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 

Thank you and Have a great Holiday Season!!!

Your friend,

Vijai Thiru