PartnershipsInAction Walk 2010

AKF Dallas PartnershipsinAction Walk

Thousands turned out for the 2010 Dallas Partnership Walk on Saturday, October 16 at Dallas City Hall Plaza, where Bombay Photography was honored to be the official photographer. In addition to the traditional 1K Walk, Dallas Partnership Walk had its first ever Youth 1K Run for children. Participants walked to demonstrate their support for ending global poverty.

Family, friends, students, government leaders and the media were in attendance in this fundraising effort to support the foundation. A good time was had by all with a variety of activities and entertainment throughout the morning. On the main stage were a number of culturally diverse performances with various Dance Troupes entertaining the crowds through traditional dance routines. The children were all smiles and giggles while enjoying the petting zoo full of goats, bunnies, chickens, gerbils and more.

The Village in Action was one of the highlights of the event. There, participants could enjoy interactive displays and hands-on exhibits that spotlight how the Foundation is implementing creative solutions in poor regions. This year's Village in Action focused on environmental solutions that have a positive impact on the poor and help them to be more self-reliant.

"Our Environment: One People, One Planet" was the theme for this year's walk. The motivation was to call attention to the vital need for environmental strategies that build sustainability and solutions to the growing challenges of climate change, deforestation, and resource depletion. Responsible leadership of our planet extends to all people and the 2010 PartnershipsinAction hopes to engage Americans as global citizens in the widening movement to improve the quality of life of our planet and its people.

This was the 16th Annual Partnership Walk held in major cities across the U.S. The Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) to raise awareness and funds to alleviate global poverty and promote partnership between America and the developing world. AKF USA, established in 1981, is a private, non-denominational, non-profit international development organization committed to alleviating poverty, hunger, disease and illiteracy.

Pratham Gala Dallas-Fort Worth

Bombay Photography was onsite as the official photographer for the DFW Pratham Gala of 2010!  The Gala was held September 17th at the Intercontinental Hotel in Addison, Texas.  Attendees enjoyed cocktails, dinner and entertainment. Acclaimed Actor and Pratham Ambassador, Padma Shri Anupam Kher, dazzled everyone as the keynote speaker.  He was also recently announced as Pratham Goodwill Ambassador.  A Pratham update was given by Co-Founder Dr. Madhav Chavan who talked of the chapter’s continued growth toward eradicating child illiteracy in India.  

PartnershipsInAction Appreciation Dinner Walk 2010

Bombay Photography is honored to be the official photographer and videographer for the upcoming PartnershipsInAction Walk on October 16, 2010.  This year’s event will be held at Dallas City Hall Plaza beginning at 8 am.  

PartnershipsinAction is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A.  The Partnership Walk events are aimed at raising funds and awareness to help poverty stricken communities in Africa and Asia.  We are honored to volunteer and partner with PartnershipsinAction in working for this important cause and take part in the movement of helping the vulnerable families in Africa and Asia. 

Besides the walk, participants can enjoy the Village in Action that showcases the Foundation’s achievements in health, education, rural development and more.  There will also be exciting gifts, prizes, and entertainment!  If you would like to participate in or become a sponsor of this fun and vital event you can register at www.parnershipsinaction.org.  100% of the funds raised go to help families in need.  

Parveen & Honorable Amirali Rupani reception honoring Governor Rick Perry

Bombay Photography was excited to be the photographer for a reception honoring Rick Perry on October 4, 2010.  Hundreds of supporters turned out for the reception hosted by Parveen & the Honorable Amirali Rupani in Dallas, Texas.  Governor Perry was all smiles as he greeted his dear friends and supporters.  Governor Perry’s charisma and good nature was a pleasure to work with.  He even took the time to banter with us and wanted to give us the chance to be photographed with him.  Everyone in attendance had a good time showing their support for Governor Rick Perry as he continues his campaign for re-election on November 2^nd.

State Representative Angie Chen Button’s Annual Fundraiser

In Dallas / Fort Worth, the first weekend of October is known for the big Texas / OU football game.  But that wasn’t the only excitement in town!  Campaign trails are heating up as we grow nearer to Election Day on November 2^nd.  Parveen & Honorable Amirali Rupani along with Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Straus, hosted the Annual fundraiser for State Representative Angie Chen on October 2^nd in Dallas, Texas.  The weather was perfect for the patio reception and Bombay Photography was thrilled to be onsite taking pictures in all the campaign excitement.  

Gandhi Peace walk-2010 | Irving, Texas

Gandhi Peace walk-2010 | Irving, Texas

Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary

The India Association of North Texas held a Gandhi Peace Walk 2010 in commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Spring Trail Park 5964 Riverside Dr Irving, 75039. Over hundred participants participated in the walk including Grier Raggio , Jack Godwani, Chief Guest from India, Miss India-Brazil Sohum Bhatt, DJ Moody, .........

Walk kicked off at around 10:00 am after a half an hour of the yoga session by the professional yoga instructor.

The walk was extremely successful from my point of view as it was well organized. One thing that amazed me was the equal participation from all age group. I have never seen such a participation in any event.

The peace walk ended up with speeches, sayaris, poems & song sung on the memory of Bapu.

Wonderful event.

Looking forward for capturing lovely moments for Gandhi Peace Walk 2011.

For more pictures: http://bombayphotography.zenfolio.com/p591771159

Walk to Help 2010, Irving, Texas

A little rain didn’t keep us from being at Walk to Help on September 25th, 2010. 

Walk To Help is an annual 5k Family fun walk to raise funds for charitable hospitals and medical programs in areas of rural India.  These areas have substandard health-care and have a great need for medical supplies. The walked kicked off with ribbon cutting by Dada Advayananda. This year was a little wet but we still had a great time participating with our ponchos and all the umbrellas made for some fun pictures.  

This year, Walk to Help was at Spring Trail Park in Irving, TX.  We were honored to be part of this impactful event to raise funds and awareness for hospitals in need.  Hopefully next year’s weather will be a little more cooperative but we will bring our umbrellas just in case.  Hope to see you there!

DJ MOODY [FUNASIA RADIO]

DADA Advayananda  

To view more pictures from Walk to help, follow the link below:

http://bombayphotography.zenfolio.com/p270622479


Walk to help website: www.walktohelp.org

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Welcome Trish Gibbs: Social Media Coordinator

We are pleased to announce Trish Gibbs as Bombay Photography’s new Social Media Coordinator. Trish has a degree in Business Management with a Marketing focus and a diverse portfolio. She owns and operates a wedding and event planning business and is certified in both event planning and design. Bombay Photography is known for our creative viewpoint and ability to capture candid moments to make lasting memories. Trish will now be able to express in words what we express in pictures. We are very excited to have Trish join our team to help take Bombay Photography to a whole new level. Welcome, Trish!