Seattle Maharashtra Mandal

One event special to SMM Yuva is the annual Relay-for-Life event, which raises money for cancer awareness. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

What is Relay-for-Life:

Overnight relay-walk/run event
Teams of people camp out around a track
Members of each team take turns walking around the track for the duration of the event
Food, games and activities provide entertainment and fundraising opportunities
Family-friendly environment for the entire community

This year, the event will be held at: 2012 Relay-For-Life of Issaquah WA, 1122 228th Ave SE, Sammamish WA 98075.
Event details are:

Date: June 2nd, 10 am to June 3rd, 10 am
Team Registration: June 2nd, 10 am
Opening Ceremony: June 2nd, 12 pm
Survivor Lap: June 2nd, 12 pm
Luminaria Ceremony: June 2nd, 10 pm
Closing Ceremony: June 3rd, 7:30 am to 10 am

Every reason to Relay-for-Life is as unique as the personal story around it. At Relay-for-Life, you can find healing, comfort, and support from others who have faced cancer or who have lost a loved one to the disease. You have a chance to meet people in the community who are equally as passionate about finding an end to cancer in our lifetime. No matter why you take part in Relay-for-Life, one thing is clear: with every step you take, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives. With your help, we are not just fighting one type of cancer – we are fighting for every birthday threatened by all kinds of cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay-for-Life experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of any life. Last year SMM YUVA raised 7,000 dollars for this rewarding cause. They are planning to raise more than last year. Please support these YUVAs to reach their goal.

Relay-for-Life is for a great cause. If your company has matching program please double the amount with your donations. Click this link Relay-for-Life to donate.

The IAWW Seniors present the Annual Senior Health Fair on Sat, June 9th from 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Eastside Bahai Center in Bellevue, WA. The health fair includes Breakfast, Consultations, Health Screenings, Lectures, Lunch, and Panel Discussion. You can hear from well known doctors and ask questions that you always wanted to ask. For more information, you can email IAWW Senior.

Please click here for the Health Fair Registration Form.

BMM 2013 Convention Committee proudly announces Sa Re Ga Ma 2013 - a first ever North America wide Marathi music competition with a grand finale during the 2013 BMM Convention!!! This is an unparalleled opportunity for North American talent to showcase their performance at prime time on main stage in front of thousands of people from various parts of the world. Live eliminations and semi-finals will be held across the various hubs in North America starting September 2012. Finalists will receive live accompaniment support by a celebrity music band from India and will receive feedback from esteemed judges revered in the field of music. And to top it all, finalists will be given a FREE registration to the Convention!! Entries will open in May 2012. Stay tuned for details!