The beautiful Indian sarees, food and décor set the stage for the 35th India Supper Night in September 2017. It was a gathering to celebrate community, culture and cuisine while giving back to Regina’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

This great event is one of many organized every year by the India Canada Association of Saskatchewan as part of its mandate to give back to the community. Over the last 35 years, the association has raised more than $700,000 for people in need of health-care and humanitarian services in Saskatchewan, in partnership with various charities.

This year, the association’s decision to partner with Hospitals of Regina Foundation was an easy one.

“The work the Foundation does for Regina’s hospitals and the southern Saskatchewan community is outstanding,” says Nish Prasad, president of India Canada Association and chair of the event

Over 450 people were in attendance at the event, including the former Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, the Hon. Vaughn Solomon Schofield. The evening included classical Indian dances, a vibrant fashion show, a live auction and raffle draws.

Thanks to the hardworking committee and the generosity of attendees, $60,000 was raised for Hospitals of Regina Foundation, in support of the NICU.

“Seeing the community come out to support a great cause was humbling,” says Dino Sophocleous, president and CEO, Hospitals of Regina Foundation. “Excellent care for our children is very important to us. Our NICU is a centre of excellence, and having that standard of care available means our community’s most vulnerable babies receive the very best care right here in Regina.”