Guest guest Posted April 17, 2003 Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 Dear Friends, The 1st death anniversary of Ashok Pillai, co-founder and former President INP+ falls on the 19th of April. Ashok's leadership transformed INP+ from a self help group to an advocacy-based organization of people living with HIV in India. He was public about his HIV status and was one of the foremost advocates for people living with HIV. I invite those of you who knew Ashok or know about Ashok to an informal get-together at... #10, Kash Towers, South West Boag Road, T. Nagar Chennai - 17 It will be a time of meeting together and focussing on the vision that Ashok had. We will begin at 1 pm as this was when Ashok had his seizure and go on till 4.30 pm, the time of his passing away. If you do not live in Chennai or are unable to join us on the 19th, you can light a candle / lamp at 1 am and keep it burning until 4.30 pm as a sign of remembrance. Looking forward to seeing you on the 19th. Regards, K.K. Abraham President, INP+ E-mail: inpplus@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2003 Report Share Posted April 18, 2003 Dear Abraham, How time flies!It was only like yesterday for me when I met Ashok,a vibrant young man, full of life,taking up the cause which nobody before him did so effectively.His demise left a void in my heart which is difficult to fillup.Even though I am not in the AIDS circuit for some time,I thought I should share my feelings with you and wish you all success in carrying the task ahead. I won't be physically present in the meeting, but my thoughts are always with you. regards, Prasada Rao E-mail: <secyfw@...> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 Dear Abraham, I could not come for the meeting but Ashok was such a person whose memory will remain forever with me. He was a unique person, and a very special one too, in so many ways. And I believe that he transformed the lives of those he came in contact with and taught them to live. His real magic was the energy about him and his enthusiasm. He was full of ideas and had the strength to take them to people. I had developed a special bond with Ashok while working with him to put together a book that could explain the ground realities of HIV/AIDS situation. Ashok had so much to give and his absence will be always felt by me and all those who knew him. Kalpana Jain. Times of India E-mail: kalpanajain80@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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