Our Journey

Historic Fund Raisers

A look back at our memorable activities, milestones, and the incredible people who helped build Swayamsiddh.

Jagjeet Singh's Ghazal Show

21st April 2005

As a part of its fund raising program, in April 2005, Swayamsiddh organised a Ghazal Show by Padma Bhushan Dr. Jagjeet Singh anchored by Feroz Khan, known better as "Arjun" from the famous mythological television serial Mahabharata.

Around 2500 people were present for the event and Rs. 16 Lakhs were raised towards the construction of the School Building.

As a kind gesture of compassion, Jagjeet Singh refused to take any monetary reward for his performance. Since then the school is named in the loving memory of Jagjeet Singh’s son, the late Vivek Singh as the "Vivek Singh Special School for Mentally Challenged Children."

Ghulam Ali Ghazal Show

5th May 2006

Renowned singer Shri Ghulam Ali's Ghazal show was also organised by Swayamsiddh. Audiences as well as children were delighted to see him performing.

Collectively around Rs. 20 Lakhs was raised towards the construction of the Special School building through this grand musical evening.

Flight of Fantasy

7th May 2006

Jet Airways organised a “Flight of Fantasy” for children at Swayamsiddh with support of Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Chief guests included Harry Prabhu, Nasima Hurzuk, Ms Diya Mirza, Harish Bajaj, Vinod Kambli and Mr. Anil Iravane.

Around 150 children experienced their dream flight for 40 minutes. They were welcomed with bouquets and served snacks and drinks, creating memories of a lifetime.

Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon

18th January 2009

6 students along with 6 staff members participated and successfully completed the 6.00 kms Dream Run.

They were accompanied by Shri Dhanraj Pillai, 60 individual runners and corporate supporters E-City Ventures and MERU Cabs.

In all 120 people ran for Swayamsiddh and its goals. It was a fantastic experience and the children wanted to participate in greater numbers next year.