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Seattle Action Center
Background:
CRY America Seattle Action Center, founded in 1998, is one of the oldest Action Centers of CRY in the United States.
It is today comprised of more than a hundred enthusiastic volunteers, who are mostly professionals at Microsoft, Amazon.com and other companies in the area.
2006 was CRY America Seattle Action Center’s biggest and most eventful year yet, with the us raising almost $350,000 through the fund-raising events it organized.
CRY Idol, a singing contest sold out days in advance. Ina Mina Dika, a concert by the well-known Seattle band Shruti attracted an audience of more than 1200 over two packed shows.
Uphaar 2006(a benefit dinner and auction) helped raise over $130,000.
Other popular events this year included a concert by popular Indian group Indian Ocean, cricket, volleyball and tennis tournaments, and a fun-filled evening of Dandia.
CRY America also organized various events during Microsoft’s annual Giving Campaign.
2007 is shaping up to be an exciting year as well.
We raised over $180,000 through our annual benefit dinner Uphaar 2007.
A sold-out CRY Idol show raised over $4,000 and Ina Mina Dika drew an audience of over 1200, raising $23,000 for CRY-supported projects.
We have several exciting events and activities coming up in the next few months. Do check out the event details below if you are in the Seattle area.
Your involvement and support could make a difference to the lives of children... New volunteers are always welcome!
The team meets every Monday on the Microsoft campus.
Activities in 2008
Activities in 2007
Activities in 2006
- CRYcket - A 6-a-side cricket tournament
- CRY Volley - A volleyball tournament for charity
- Match Point - A tennis tournament for charity
- Indian Ocean concert (for the first time in Seattle!)
- "GIVE" Campaign - A month of giving for charity
- CRY Idol 2006: "Unleash the Singer in You!"
Contact Name: Rajesh Munshi
Role: Action Center Leader
Email: rajeshm@windows.microsoft.com seattle@cryamerica.org