Bringing Smiles

"On the Auspicious Occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, *Bringing Smiles*, a Philanthropic Organization (A, NGO), Embarked on a Noble Endeavor to Empower the Physically Challenged community.

In a Heartwarming Gesture, the *Bringing Smiles* distributed an array of assistive aids to over 50 individuals from NCR and other states, enabling them to lead Self-Sustainable Lives. The recipients received tricycles, wheelchair cum tricycles, laptops, cell phones, wheelchairs, rollators, walkers, walking sticks, crutches, and other essential tools, including equipment for cobblers, to facilitate their economic independence. Moreover, materials were provided to help them Generate Income and Create a Sustainable Livelihood.

“Bringing Smiles brought out a booklet, which is the reproduction of RPWD Act 2016 in Hindi for the benefit of beneficiaries.

This Compassionate Initiative was a Tribute to the Sacrifices of the Children of Guru Govind Singh ji, and a Testament to the Organisation’s Commitment to Supporting the Divyang Community.

*Bringing Smiles* also Expressed Gratitude to its Well-Wishers, Supporters, and Donors, who have been Instrumental in their Endeavours.

In another Notable Initiative, the Organisation Protected the feet of 780 Underprivileged Children at a Government school in village Palra by gifting them Bata Shoes & Socks, Shielding them from the Harsh Winter.

Through such Selfless acts, *Bringing Smiles* continues to spread Joy and make a Meaningful difference in the Lives of those in Need."

The Independence Day fervour was not dampened by the incessant rain. It was, as always, a happy and liberating day for some at a Quiet Neighbourhood in Sushant Lok-1, Gurgaon.

Meet the seventeen new family members of Bringing Smiles. Persons without limbs but with a whole new life to look forward to, came this morning to a warm welcome and chai and samosas and Jeera Paani and Tea & Biscuits. Once the tone was set each one of them proudly mounted a wheelchair or a tricycle, which will, in all likelihood, stay as a lifelong companion. And help them move and navigate and sell and transport and function with dignity.

Today we distributed - 

10 tricycles, 6 wheelchairs, 1 hearing aid, 1 Laptop, 1 Laptop desk and a printer

1. The highlight was Meenakshi who came with pride on artificial legs and went back with a laptop, Laptop Desk and a printer to make a difference to her own life.

2. Ms. Mikki, who took her customised tricycle enabling her to take her 2 girl children to school.

3. Mr. Bhagwan Das, 74 yrs. were too glad to listen to what others have to say.

We thank all our donors and supporters and those who work relentlessly to make our distribution drives successful.

Till a few years back not much was known about Veer Bal Diwas which will fall on 26th Dec’23 each year as announced recently. This was the subject discussed with those who had gathered today at Bringing Smiles to receive, and many others, mostly volunteers and well-wishers, part of the team who were there to make our differently abled guests comfortable.
Veer Bal Diwas was celebrated at Bringing Smiles today differently. It was a day when young children were brought out of a world without sound to faint buzzes for now; perhaps deciphering sound or language may be another milestone. As a start, they were happy to get sound devices with volume control to a world of sound.

Besides these, there were children who sat in wheelchairs for the first time though some were slumped with damaged spines due to a cruel twist of fate.
And then the adults: Smiling and Happy! This was one day they did not mind the attention, today they got positive attention and not just clucks of disapproval or pity! They were happy to receive support by way of wheelchairs or tricycles or tricycles fitted with vending baskets as well as packaged goods to vend.

Another highlight of the day was the beaming Smile of Ms Meenakshi who received a laptop for the first time in her life, opening up opportunities she had been dreaming of while sitting in her wheelchair.

The welcome our guests received was literally heartwarming with tea and samosas on the cold winter morning. As if this was not enough, once stationed in their mobility seats, very soon they received a good quantity of dry rations, probably enough to last the family a month. And just as they were ready to leave came another surprise: neatly labelled clothes for each beneficiary with names.
In all there were :

A) 10 (9 men + 1 Female) for tricycles with vending carts and starter kits

B) 05 for tricycles

C) 12 (02 children + 3 Women + 7 Men for wheelchairs)

D) 02 (One Child & One Adult) for hearing aids

E) One laptop for a very deserving Ms. Meenakshi

We are particularly grateful to The Usha Joshi Memorial Trust which has provided us with sponsorship of 6 tricycles.

A philanthropist friend Mr. RK Mariwala from Mumbai who has sponsored tricycles along-with the entire starter kits for those who are embarking on vending.

The Bakhshi Jagmohan Singh Charity Trust which has helped us in the past too and this time sponsored tricycle with vending materials.

At Bringing Smiles today, it was a happy day for all who had worked hard at preparation and raised funds for a noble cause. It was a day of manifestation!

Fifteenth of August every year is usually hot and humid. Apart from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the Indian flag is hoisted in every neighbourhood.

Today it was also being celebrated in a small pocket tucked away inside Sushant Lok 1, B block. Residents of each colony,  as well as this one, were seen sitting under the hot sun fanning themselves and wiping away sweat. Just a few feet away outside the park, and under the shade of huge trees, mostly Amaltas, another kind of celebration was going on. And there was no sweat here, only Warmth and a Feeling of Independence. 

At least 12 persons (differently abled) were Celebrating quietly. Bringing Smiles is proud to have touched their Lives on this day and Gateful to our contributors for enabling us to enable them Lead Better Lives.

Today, 7 tricycles, 3 wheelchairs and 2 sets of crutches were handed over. As always, dry rations and clothes for each of them were part of their takeaways. A hearty breakfast, and jeera paani on this hot and humid day was also welcomed by all.

The highlight of today’s tricycles was the SS basket which was placed behind at least two Tricycles to help in storage and easy dispensing for vendors.

Bringing Smiles thanks each one of you who was here to cheer and contribute and spread the word !

Team Bringing Smiles