Shaukat Khanum Hospital
Fundraiser
“The friends of Imran Khan Cancer
Appeal are proud to announce a Fundraising Gala dinner for
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital and Research Center on Friday,
May 20, 2005. The electrifying new band from Pakistan, “Fuzon,”
and the ever so green Omar Sharif will be accompanying Imran
Khan in hosting the event of the year,” says a press
release.
It adds: “Over the past decade, Shaukat Khanum Memorial
Hospital and Research Center has established itself as a center
of excellence in providing comprehensive care, free of cost
to thousands of indigent cancer patients. This pioneering,
state-of-the-art hospital, located in the heart of Punjab,
was founded by Imran Khan, one of Pakistan’s most illustrious
cricketers. As a charitable institute, it is funded predominantly
by the donations of friends and well wishers from around the
country and across the world.
“Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital and Research Center
has now also announced the launching of a second hospital
in Karachi.
“We request the Pakistani community for their maximum
participation and support. For more information, check out
the next issue of Pakistan Link or contact one of the following
individuals to find out how you can also be a part of this
noble cause and help make this fundraiser a huge success.
Dr. Razak Chaudhry: 951-255-8420
Haya Farooqui: 949-294-4317
Shafiq Khan: 909-553-0700
Ali H. Zaidi: 310-279-9799
Yasmin Ali Zaidi 310-895-0082,” the press release concludes.
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