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JAIN SYYNYT SUPPORTERS Ever wondered about how Jain Spirit is possible? Well, it's all down to you! We are a registered charity and without the financial contributions of our readers we could not exist. We wanted to share our appreciation with you and the stories behind some of the tremendous support we receive.
asked Rashmi Chandaria to send it in on his behalf, instead of a payment for his services at a local prayer meeting and funeral. Thanks Dineshbhai; a truly inspiring story.
EDUCATION RULES! Sandip, Milan, Laxmichand Shah of Bhagwanji Kachra Family. London, UK In December 2004 these three Jains from London, co-sponsored a one-year Jain Spirit gift subscription to be sent to primary, secondary, special schools and sixth form colleges in Brent and Harrow, UK. The gift subscription was intended to make it easier for children to learn about Jainism in the selected schools. The Shah Bhagwanji Kachra Family have always rated education as one of the most powerful tools with which we can equip our children, and so they jumped at the chance to offer sponsorship towards promoting awareness of Jain culture in the classroom environment.
opposite. Fresh out of university, Paras realised that life wasn't going to be handed to him on a plate and started the hard slog to crack the working world. There are a lot of graduates out there so it took a while, but last summer he landed that first rung on the career ladder. The traditional Jain way of putting that first pay packet to good use varies somewhat from the western institution; instead of splashing out on some new threads, or a night on the town, Paras wanted to give some of that hard earned money to the charity of his choice. Lucky us! Paras donated £350 to add to the sponsorship of the Brent and Harrow Schools scheme. Thank you Paras, we couldn't have done it without you!
We also send our appreciation to other recent donors; Mrs. Isha Shah, Mr. Raju. Malde. Premier Fruit and Nut Ltd, Mr. and Mrs. Yagalla and Sunit and Seema Jain.
These are just a few of the many contributions we receive, and only the stories we know about! If you would like to tell us the motivation behind your donation please share it with us at editor@jainspirit.org. or post to Jain Spirit, Suite 3d, Cowdray Office Centre, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, C01 1QB, UK. Anyone wishing to send in a donation to Jain Spirit can do so to the same address. Please make sure you tell us the inspiration and intention behind it!
IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR Paras D. Shah. London, UK Paras isn't a high flying business man or a rich entrepreneur, in fact quite the
Dinesh Z. Shah. London, UK As if one donor in the family wasn't enough, in the same month Paras's father, Dinesh Z. Shah, also contributed £101 to the Jain Spirit cause! Dinesh
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FOUNDER PATRONS (Pledges of UK £10,000/US $15,000 or higher) Mr. Arvind & Mrs. Jaya Shah, Detroit, USA
Mr. Meghji Karman Shah & Family, London, UK Mrs. Anjani & Late Mr Hasmukhlal Bharmal Shah, Pinner, London, UK Dr. Prem & Mrs. Sandhaya Jain, San Francisco, USA Chandaria Family, London, UK
Dr. Sulekh & Mrs. Ravi Jain, Houston, USA Mrs. Hira & Dr. Surendra Sethi, Pittsburgh, USA
Mr. Vajabhai Kanji Haria & Family, London, UK Mr. Kanji Gangjl Shah & Family, London, UK
Meghraj Charitable Foundation, Jersey, CI Mr. Keshavji Rupshi Shah & Family, London, UK
The Romeera Foundation, London, UK The late Mrs. Lalitaben Hansraj Shah, London, UK
Anonymous - Various Dr. Mahendra & Dr. Chandra Varia, Kentucky, USA Saffron and Lotus Sponsorship Schemes In September 2004, Jain Spirit introduced two new sponsorship schemes as part of a 5th Anniversary Appeal. These are the Saffron and Lotus Sponsorship Schemes. Saffron Sponsors generously donate a minimum of £1000 and Lotus Sponsors give a minimum of £500. Both Saffron and Lotus Sponsors are acknowledged in 4 issues of Jain Spirit magazine and on www.jainspirit.com for at least a year. Additionally, as a small token of our appreciation, Lotus Sponsors are offered 10 one-year Jain Spirit gift subscriptions, and Saffron Sponsors are offered 20 one-year Jain Spirit gift subscriptions, to share with family, friends and colleagues!
LOTUS - UK £500/US $750 a year (or higher)
SAFFRON - UK £1000/US $1500 a year (or higher) Mr. Dipak Mulji Shah, Nairobi, Kenya
Anonymous Mr. Premchand Mulji Shah, London, UK Messrs. Kaushik & Dhiresh Lalji Shah & Families, Nairobi, Kenya
NEW CITY DEALS Dr. Vinay & Mrs. Trushit and Reya Shah, London, UK
JAINS IN THE CITY GET A ONE-YEAR GIFT SUBSCRIPTION Mr. Shaileen & Mrs. Harshna Shah, London, UK
Dr. & Mrs. Parveen Jain and an anonymous donor have kindly Messrs. Naresh & Sailesh Shah, Nairobi, Kenya
sponsored a one-year (four magazines) gift subscription to all Mr. Rajni Patani, Nairobi, Kenya
members in the San Francisco region. Mr. Vipul & Mrs. Aarti Haria, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. & Mrs. Jasvant Modi and the Jain Centre of Los Angeles. Mr. Mahilesh Dodhia, Hertfordshire, UK
Mrs. Shilpa Vimal Mehta and family in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Mr. Arun H M Shah, London, UK. Mr. Bhupesh Devraj Shah, London, UK
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