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Gifting 25000 children at Christmas with Chrysallis 2008 - December 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 & 18

A message from Diana -

Dear Friends,

Please help us by gifting, by forwarding to those who care for the children.

With best wishes and God bless you,

Diana Tholoor

Founder

Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre for the Challenged, Bangalore

Christmas with Chrysallis 2008

Our 9th year of Gifting children who are

physically, mentally, socially and economically challenged

Our target - gifting 25000 children

Bangalore Gifting Dates:

December 6, 2008 3000 children

December 7, 2008 4000 children

December 12 & 13, 2008 5000 children

December 14 & 18, 2008 8000 children

Other Cities

Chennai 1200 children

Mumbai 1000 children

Delhi 1000 children

Kolkata 1000 children

Hyderabad 1000 children

You may purchase a gift of the value of Rs.25/- (only), wrap it and label it with the age of the child.

All gifts need to be gender neutral.

Or

You could send us the sponsorhip amount -

please mail in for details of transfer to diana.tholoor@gmail.com

Call: 65739341 / 9449816581 / 9886112230

http://xmaswithchrysallis.blogspot.com/

Invitation: Always More-Never Less - theatre for a cause-theatre with a reason

Friends

The Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre believes in
'Theatre for a Cause - Theatre with a Reason".

a 50 minute medley of performances
which will touch your hearts in so many ways through
its funny, creative and thought provoking pieces.

Each piece has a varying expression and style of performance.
All of it has a meaning!

Its all about script
its all about acting - prose, poetry, movement, song
its all about creativity

Always More-Never Less

Performed by Volunteers of Chrysallis:
Sneha Kapoor, Sonali Bhatia, E Kothandram,
Karthik Ponnappa and Diana Tholoor

Concept and Direction - Diana Tholoor

Date: November 29, 2008 Time: 5:45 pm
Venue: Rotary House of Friendship, Lavelle Road, Next to Rice Bowl

There are 220 passes - block one (or many!)
the poster says it all!!
Call: 65739341 / 9449816581
mail: diana.tholoor@gmail.com

FAQ's on Gifting and Sponsorship

Question: Whom do we gift?

Answer: Children in institutions caring for the physically, mentally, socially and economically challenged! 9 years ago the Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre for the Challenged initiated a unique gifting programme - 'Gift a child at Christmas'. Christmas with Chrysallis 2000 – was our first Christmas party with 1000 children from Since then the numbers have grown - Christmas with Chrysalis 2008 – celebrates with 25,000 children across the challenged communities.





Question: What do we gift?

Answer: A gender neutral gift of the value of Rs.25/-. We believe that it is not the value of the gift which matters, but the love with which it is given. A gift makes a child feel wanted, loved and cared for!

The gifter needs to purchase a new item for gifting not to exceed the value Rs.25/-. Care to be taken that the gifts are not sharp-edged, color-safe. Some examples: Stationery, soft toys, books (in English and Regional Language), Socks, Slippers, Scarves, Bandanas … any other

Question: How do we wrap the gift?

Answer: Wrap the gift with a lot of love! Your gift will bring a smile on a child's face. You may put a small note for the child before wrapping it.

Once the gift is wrapped it should be labeled with the Standard of the child to be gifted. Example - Child studying in Standard III.

Question: Where do we deliver the gifts?

Answer: The gifts may be consigned to Diana Tholoor, 19 Hutchins Road, St. Thomas Town, Bangalore - 560 084. Contact number : 080-65739341 / 9886112230 / 9449816581

For those interested in gifting in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad - kindly contact the City Co-ordinators whose details are available at http://xmaswithchrysallis.blogspot.com/2008/11/volunteer-enrichment-programme.html#links

Question: What if I cant buy a gift? Can I sponsor the gifts?

Answer: Yes. You make out a cheque in the name of Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre and courier this to us. To make transfers contact: Diana Tholoor at: diana.tholoor@gmail.com

Question: What else can we sponsor?

Answer: You can sponsor a child to attend the Christmas Party at Bangalore @ Rs.75/-. The onsite party is for 5000 children. This covers the gift, transportation, refreshments and lunch.

Christmas with Chrysallis

Dear Friends,

Our 9th Year of Gifting - Thank you for your support over the years - Every year the numbers increase. This year the number is 25000 children waiting to be gifted.

Gifting and parties will begin from November 29, 2008 in Bangalore and across the country. We count on your loving heart to make this year special for the 25000 special children.

You may

- commit to contributing by filling in the Gifting Voucher

- support us by circulating this and other mail that you may receive

- volunteer for any or all of our inhouse/off-site programmes

We will

- update you on the status every 2 weeks

- inform you of the volunteer training/enrichment programmes/meetings leading to the many events

- look forward to your creative inputs on activities for the many programmes

Open House - Every Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 am. Commencing October 26, 2008

Open house for discussions and team formations for the various activities.

You are welcome to attend any or as many Sundays as you like. Confirmation of attendance by email / phone.

Venue: Diana Tholoor, 19 Hutchins Road, St. Thomas Town, Bangalore-560 084

For centralized communication, all confirmation must be mailed only to

diana.tholoor@gmail.com or call 080-65739341 / 9886112230 / 9449816581

Our heartfelt thanks and warm wishes always,

Diana Tholoor, Founder

Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre for the Challenged, Bangalore