CRY (Child Rights and You) America will host its annual CRY Gala 2025 series in six cities across the United States, culminating in a Bay Area event on May 4th at Villa Ragusa. The CRY Gala 2025 series aims to raise funds and awareness for CRY America’s mission of creating happier childhoods for underprivileged children.
The Bay Area event will feature a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, dinner service, a pledge session, Bollywood music and dancing. Attendees can participate in an online auction featuring paintings donated by Indian artists, a cricket bat autographed by Captain Saurav Ganguly, designer outfits by Anita Dongre, and jewelry by Isharya, Meera Jaipur and more.
Legendary Actor Shabana Azmi, CRY Project Partner Lalithamma, and CRY America Director Patrick Bocco are among those expected to attend the gala. The event is supported by TV Asia, GDB International, Morgan Stanley, Keller Williams, SBI NY, Objectwin, Vantive, Meena Datt Radio, Showbiz India, and India Currents. Proceeds from the CRY Gala will go towards providing services to underprivileged children in India.
After the galas in New York, Houston and Austin, there will be three galas along the West Coast at San Diego (May 2) at Green Acre; Seattle (May 3) at Columbia Collective in Woodinville; and in Campbell (May 4) at Villa Ragusa.
For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit the CRY America website.
This text was edited with the assistance of an AI tool, and has been reviewed and edited for accuracy and clarity by India Currents.
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