Pure Hearts’ Sapno Ki Udaan’ sets the stage for its sixth edition for Autism Awareness
April is commemorated as Autism Awareness month, and Pure Hearts, an NGO, is again putting its best foot forward and sentiments to ‘Celebrate Diversity, Inclusion & Oneness’ with SAPNO KI UDAAN 2023“ on April 22nd in collaboration with WorldMark, Gurugram.
Talking about the NGO, Shalu Johar, the founder and volunteer of Pure Hearts, says, “Children from different schools and residential areas of Gurugram are the driving force behind Pure Hearts. It is our sincere effort as parents to sensitize children with the unique needs of some people and children with a focus on autism, the underprivileged sector, special/differently able children, war veterans, environment protection, senior care, and children with cancer/critical illnesses.
In its successful sixth edition, the NGO invites the larger inclusive community to become a part of its autism awareness mission by sensitizing people in their surroundings and gathering in large numbers at the event on April 22nd, 5.30 onwards, to stand with people within the spectrum of autism.
Nivedita Rathore, another senior volunteer and content well of the NGO, adds, “We want to make our show all-inclusive and highlight the talent of children across the spectrum. The evening dedicated to autism awareness would be lively, full of music, dance, drama and sentiments to unfold the talent and uniqueness of children and celebrate life and its diversity.”
Many renowned and talented singers in the autistic spectrum would join to inspire – Benzy, an internationally acclaimed singer from Dhoon Foundation, and Shivang Agarwal from Action for Autism.
Non-profits working with differently abled & underprivileged children – Vishwas School, ALPANA Odissi dance
Prestigious schools in Gurugram – The Shri Ram School Aravali & Moulsari, Kunskapsskolan, Scottish High International School, The Shriram Millennium School, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, DPS International
Acclaimed artists – Troupe of Guru Jayashree Acharaya – Rasik Performing Arts Kathak dance performance
Non-profits in the area of education and community service – Bagiya (Sanshil Foundation), Neev Learning Centre, Lotus Petal Foundation
Bake sale and stalls of handmade products/paintings by the non-profits and the children in Pure Hearts who are on the spectrum of autism or disabilities.
The logistic support is by Orana. SUBURB, the media partner, has supported the organization and the cause since the inception of Pure Hearts.
Importantly children from various backgrounds and schools get together here, igniting the spirit of compassion, gratitude and dedication in one another. Sharaav, a young Pure Heart member, shared, “The children’s ability to enjoy life for what it is, and be happy with what they have, coupled with their gratefulness for experiences like these, is far greater and more powerful than their disabilities.”
As a community, let us come together, break all boundaries and welcome all with open arms and inspire us to continue raising awareness and creating sensitivity towards the inclusion of children living in the Autism spectrum into the mainstream of society.
