Today approximately 200 Goans (and non-Goans) picnicked in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nothing especially newsworthy until two important facts are known: the organizers were two very young women (Genine Lobo and Nicole Fernandes) and unlike a typical picnic, this event was fun and a fund-raiser.
Approximately $800 (a preliminary estimate) was raised to benefit a Goan cause (to be determined). Like Candace and the Oakland A's game in July (approximately $550 raised), our youth have made this the new model of any Goan event - combine fun and fund-raising for a good cause. The torch has passed, our youth are in charge. They are confident, clear-visioned, passionate, and believe in success. A big thank you to the organizers, their families and friends who produced a perfect picnic. Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org
