Akal Academy Fundraiser!

The Akal Academy Surrey BC held a fundraising event on Friday, June 22 in Surrey, which was a resounding success according to organizers. The evening’s goal was to raise awareness and funds for the  Akal University Guru Kanshi Talwandi Sabo. Over 1100 guests were in attendance, with some attendees coming from Calgary, Seattle and other parts of BC. They were informed and inspired by eloquent speeches especially by the Guests of Honor, Baba Iqbal Singh, President, The Kalgidhar Trust.  According to those present, these goals were not only met, but surpassed by leaps and bounds as numerous businesses and individuals, not only learned of the Trust’s work, but also made contributions for their noble cause. The guest speakers included Dr. Khem Singh Gill, former Vice Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University talked about the work done by Kalgidhar trust and how much more needed to be done to save Punjab from the menance of drugs and liquor. NavkiranSingh ,Human Rights Lawyer, Dr. Janet Lauman an educationist, Harpal Singh Director International youth Camps  and Surrey-North MP JasbirSandhu.