Saturday June 20, 2009
Sujeet Desai to perform in aid of Down Syndrome kids
A special musician from the United States, Sujeet Desai, will be performing at the Grace Goh Foundation Gala Charity Dinner at the Renaissance Melaka Hotel on Monday.
Despite being born with Down Syndrome, Desai, 27, plays six instruments, B-flat and bass clarinet, alto saxophone, violin, piano and drums.
He is also active in sports like taekwondo, swimming, alpine skiing, cross-country and bowling, and won gold and silver medals in swimming in the World Games 99 Special Olympics.
Desai will give two 40-minute performances during the gala charity dinner, organised by the newly registered Grace Goh Foundation.
The foundation was set up by Datuk Goh Seng Chong in memory of his daughter, Grace Goh, who died in 2005.
An inspiration: Sujeet playing the clarinet during his previous performance in Malaysia. “Grace was born with Down Syndrome. She was a jovial child who passed away when she was nine after losing her battle with leukemia.
“We felt very much for the parents with Down Syndrome children.
“The foundation aims to help other children like Grace by enhancing the quality of life and care for people with Down Syndrome and children with other developmental disabilities who are chronically ill through financial aid, advocacy and support services.
“The gala charity dinner is our first event to raise funds for the foundation.
“We felt it would be great to have Sujeet Desai to be part of the event. With his musical versatility, Desai has become a role model and has brought inspiration and hope to individuals with disabilities, their families, friends and the community around the world’’ said Goh.
Besides Desai’s performances, there will be a fashion show and auction. For more information, contact 06-2512808 or visit www.gracegohfoundation.org
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