World billiards champion Advani is auctioning his time during the 'Joy of Giving Week' to raise funds for Bangalore based NGO.
World billiards champion Pankaj Advani is auctioning his time during the 'Joy of Giving Week' to raise funds for Bangalore based NGO Children's Movement for Civic Awareness (CMCA).
CMCA is an 11-year old volunteer driven, civil society organisation that conducts a national 'civic club' programme in schools across India. Over the past year, CMCA has, through 284 volunteers, reached 19,000 children in six cities, 324 schools and 399 civic clubs.
Speaking about his association with the NGO, Advani said: “For the democratic set-up to function effectively, it is essential for individuals to be aware of their rights, duties and responsibilities. CMCA works towards educating and encouraging the citizens of tomorrow to make a positive impact on the society that they live in.”
The NGO believes that Advani is its perfect goodwill ambassador, as his success inspires the youth of the nation to believe that with hard work and determination nothing is beyond reach.
Expressing joy at Advani's efforts to help them, CMCA's National Coordinator and Managing Trustee Vrunda Bhaskar, said: “We are happy that young icons and role models like Pankaj Advani are committing themselves to a very important aspect of India's future as a secular and democratic nation - preparing our young to be active and empowered citizens who know how to stand up for their rights and strengthen our democracy.”
During the 'Joy of Giving Week', fans will have a chance to bid to spend time with Advani and contribute to a good cause.
The bidding for a chance to spend time with Pankaj will begin on eBay Friday and closes Oct 20, and the highest bidder will win a lunch and bowling session for two with the billiards icon and all the proceeds from this will go to CMCA.
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