Happiness grows by sharing - many people believe in these words, but an industrialist from Surat has gone a step further to apply them in real life.
KP Group chief Faruk Patel sets a new and to be adopted trend of celebrating marriage by treating with grandeur at Marriott Hotel.
"I have no words to describe the feeling, but we felt blessed to have been able to bring smiles on the faces of so many specially-abled children and nursing home-resident grandparents. The occasion became all the more memorable because of their presence," said Faruk Patel. "We did celebrate this event with our friends and folies. We divided different groups each day to meet Covid guidelines; this day and event have been the most memorable in life to treat with care. These specially-abled kids looking for better prospects and these special grandparents who need warmth from us," added Mr Patel.
Rachna Tailor, daughter of Padma Shri Awardee and Founder President of Disable Welfare Trust of India Kanu Tailor, expressed gratitude towards the Patel family for inviting the specially-abled children for the celebration.
"Our trust has been existing for 25 years, but this is the first time we invited children to a 5-star hotel like this," she said.
Raju Bhagat of Modheshwari Old Age Home appreciated Faruk's exemplary gesture and lauded him for showering love and affection on senior citizens, many of whom have been forsaken by their own families.
KP Group's CSR arm KP Human Development Foundation donated Rs. 1 lakh each to Disable Welfare Trust of India, Modheshwari Old Age Home, and Ambika Niketan Old Age Home on occasion. Faruk Patel also announced the Foundation would support two specially-abled children who aspire to become Chartered Accountants.
After having the time of their lives, many guests had tears in their years at the moment of parting.
