USD 2,027 collected for HeNN and Mahabir Pun through the ANA/Zen Travels (fly2nepal.com) raffle
Original posting at world.zennepal.com and fly2nepal.com on July 10, 2008
A total of USD 2,027 was raised through the raffle drawing during the ANA Convention held in Baltimore. All proceeds will be directed towards HelpNepal Network (HeNN) build a shelter for Conflict Impact Children (CIC) in Dhulikhel and Mahabir Pun collect funds for the Nepal Wireless Project.
The drawing and management of the raffle was done by HeNN volunteers from the Mid-Atlantic region. Most winners have been contacted by a HeNN volunteer for prize distribution, but in case you have not, you can contact Nuru Lama in DC (phone no: 202-361-4921 | email: lamanuru@gmail.com)
The prizes were offered by Zen Travels (fly2nepal.com) and its travel partners.
Name |
Ticket # |
Prize |
Sponsor |
A Shaha |
731129 |
Round trip airfare to Kathmandu |
Zen Travels(Gulf Airlines) |
Rita |
732190 |
Yeti Mountain Flight |
Yeti Airlines |
Raj Maharjan |
731455 |
Yeti Mountain Flight |
Yeti Airlines |
Santi Maharjan |
732288 |
One night stay on Bed and breakfast for 2 |
Le Meridien Resort, Gokarna |
Arwan (TX) |
731914 |
2 nights on bed and breakfast for 2 |
Fulbari Resort Pokhara |
Manju Niraula |
731769 |
1 night , 2 days package for 2 |
Dhulikhel Mountain Resort |
Gaurav KC |
732418 |
1 night stay on bed and B- fast for 2 |
Godavari Village and Resort |
Pankaj |
731625 |
1 night stay on bed and B- fast for 2 |
Godavari Village and Resort |
A Shaha |
731125 |
Complimentry bungy, lunch and transportation |
The Last Resort |
Nirbhik Chitrakan |
732398 |
Complimentry bungy, lunch and transportation |
The Last Resort |
Rekha Gurung |
732335 |
Complimentary canyoning and lunch |
Chhango ( the canyoning comp.) |
Shanti Shreststa |
731463 |
Complimentary Trip for two to Manakamana |
Manakamana Cable Company |
Sangeeta Karky |
732317 |
Complimentary Trip for two to Manakamana |
Manakamana Cable Company |
Abhisek Devkota |
731114 |
Complimentary Trip for two to Manakamana |
Manakamana Cable Company |
Bish Adhikari |
754042 |
Complimentary Trip for two to Manakamana |
Manakamana Cable Company |
Nirvesh Karki |
731024 |
Complimentary Trip for two to Manakamana |
Manakamana Cable Company |
Help Nepal Network (HeNN) is a global charity run entirely by volunteers bringing together individuals who love Nepal to contribute towards health and education in the remote parts of the country. Volunteers include people from all walks of life. The aim of HelpNepal Network is to encourage Nepalis and those with an interest in Nepal around the world to contribute and provide assistance in the fields of health, education and emergency relief (For more information http://www.helpnepal.net).
Nepal Wireless Project: In Nepal's mountainous regions, Mahabir Pun is building self-sustainable, community-run schools that improve the quality of education, bring jobs and opportunities to villages, and curb migration to urban centers. Mahabir Pun, Team Leader of the project is visiting Maryland, USA to attend the annual convention of Associations of Nepalese in Americas (ANA) as a distinguised guest from July 4 to 6 2008. With the strong support of friends from around the world, Mahabir has now started a campaign - "Donate $1 per month to help Build Broadband Information Highway Across Nepal". (For more information: http://www.nepalwireless.net)
About Sponsor:
Zen Travels (zentravels.com | fly2nepal.com) provides ticketing, tours and online hotels to Nepal and has been an exclusive sponsor of the ANA convention for the past three years. To support its customers, it is the first travel agency to provide 24x7 services through zenNepal Tours and Travels (zenNepal.com), its service center in Thamel.
This release was prepared by Zen Travels/fly2nepal.com on July 8, 2008