
Voice of SAP hosted its highly successful Annual Fundraiser Gala in Dallas, Texas, bringing together community leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers in a memorable evening of inspiration, music, and generosity. The event raised an impressive $155,000 to support VOSAP’s mission of empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs) through accessibility, assistive technology, and livelihood opportunities.
The evening was seamlessly hosted by Sparsh Shah, the globally recognized child prodigy and motivational speaker, who energized the audience with his charm and passion.
Inspiring Presentations and Matching Challenges
VOSAP Founder Pranav Desai captivated the audience with a powerful presentation, sharing crucial insights, milestones, and the transformative impact of VOSAP’s initiatives in India and the U.S. His slides highlighted the urgent need for collective action to create an inclusive world for persons with disabilities.
Adding to the momentum, young leader Hiranya put forth a bold challenge to the generous donors of Dallas, pledging $50,000 as a $:$ matching grant for donations above $250.
Further fueling the spirit of giving, Chief Patrons of VOSAP, Shri Manubhai and Rikaben Shah, announced a $:$ (for donations above $2,500) up to $125,000, significantly amplifying the power of every contribution.
Distinguished Chief Guests
The gala was honored by the presence of two eminent chief guests:
Padmashree Ashok Mago, Founder & Chairman of the Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber (now U.S.–India Chamber of Commerce), Chairman & CEO of Mago & Associates, and a longstanding Board of Regents member at the University of North Texas System. His vision and contributions to strengthening U.S.–India relations have been widely celebrated.
Satish Gupta, philanthropist and co-founder of SB International. Under his leadership, the company grew into a major steel supplier employing over 600 people across North America and beyond. Through the Gupta Agarwal Charitable Foundation, Satish and his wife Yasmin have donated over $25 million toward education, healthcare, and cultural projects in Dallas. Their landmark contributions include $12 million to the University of Dallas to establish SB Hall, home to the Satish and Yasmin Gupta College of Business, and $5 million to Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital–Plano to advance cardiac research and education.
Music and Celebration
The evening was further lit up by mesmerizing performances from singers Prabhu and Sanjna, whose soulful voices created an atmosphere of joy and celebration.
Dallas Team’s Dedication
The phenomenal success of this gala was made possible by the tireless efforts of the VOSAP Dallas Team, whose dedication and planning ensured every detail of the evening was executed flawlessl, Tejas and Sheetal Shroff, Khiro and Priya Mishra, Kamlesh and Falguni Chauhan, Sandeep and Deepthi Motewar, Ketan and Bhumi Siddhapura, Nanda Tiwari, Hiren Shah. The youth team also played an inspiring role: Sparsh, Namish M, Ayaan, Hitarth, and Namish Mishra, representing the next generation of changemakers.
Special Thanks
A heartfelt note of gratitude goes out to Ashok Mago, Satish Gupta, Drew Hirsch, Bharat Bhakta and the Bhartiya Nivas team, Shabnam ji, SN Prabhu, Sanjna Tyagi
A Night of Impact
The Dallas fundraiser not only showcased the strength of community support but also reinforced the collective commitment to VOSAP’s vision of a more inclusive world. The overwhelming response and generosity resulted in raising $155,000, which will directly support programs that empower persons with disabilities and scale VOSAP’s mission globally.