08/21/2026
WHAT A DAY! โค๏ธโจ FROM ALL OF US AT S.H.E. WEST INDIAN โ THANK YOU!
As we celebrate S.H.E. West Indianโs First Anniversary โ Bollywood Retro Nite, our Board of Directors is filled with gratitude.
Today would simply not have been possible without the incredible people and businesses who stood behind S.H.E. West Indian โ those who sponsored, donated, volunteered, performed, worked tirelessly and believed in our mission.
To ALL of our sponsors, donors and community partners โ THANK YOU! Your generosity allows us to continue building meaningful programs and opportunities for women, youth, families and our community. When you support S.H.E. West Indian, you are helping us turn our mission into action. โค๏ธ
To our amazing volunteers โ thank you for showing up, stepping in wherever you were needed and working so hard behind the scenes. Every contribution, big or small, helped make today possible, and we appreciate every single one of you.
To our speakers and performers โ thank you for sharing your voices, your stories, your talents and your energy with our guests.
A very special thank you to our incredible karaoke singers, who so generously donated their time and talent and sang their hearts out during dinner! ๐คโค๏ธ You brought so much joy, music and wonderful energy to the room.
We are incredibly grateful that you chose to share your gifts with us.
To our incredible DJ Kevin, our MC Richard Aziz, our red carpet hosts, photographer, videographer and media supporters โ thank you for bringing the energy, capturing the memories and helping us create an unforgettable celebration.
To the Omani Event Centre and its wonderful staff โ thank you for welcoming S.H.E. West Indian and helping us bring our celebration to life.
A HUGE and very special recognition goes to Dexterity Events! ๐โค๏ธ
Your hard work,
dedication and initiative throughout this entire process were exceptional. You didn't simply wait to be told what needed to be done โ you saw what was needed and made it happen. You solved problems, handled countless details, stepped in wherever necessary and treated this event with the same care and commitment as if it were your own.
From the planning stages to the final details, your professionalism, creativity, reliability and willingness to go above and beyond made an enormous difference.
Planning an event? We wholeheartedly recommend Dexterity Events! They are professional, hardworking, dependable and truly wonderful to work with.
Dexterity Events, THANK YOU for helping S.H.E. West Indian bring our Bollywood Retro Nite vision to life! ๐บโค๏ธ
We would also like to give a very special thank you to Marlyn, Marsha and the beautiful bride-to-be, who generously made and donated ALL of the appetizers for today's celebration. โค๏ธ
What makes this generosity even more meaningful is that Marlyn's daughter is getting married in just TWO WEEKS! ๐โค๏ธ With a wedding right around the corner and so much to prepare, they still made the time to be here and support S.H.E. West Indian.
That is friendship. That is generosity. That is community. โค๏ธ
And a special thank you to Thomas Maeck, our Treasurer and valued member of the S.H.E. West Indian Board of Directors. โค๏ธ
Thomas has been there through every stage of this event โ from the planning and decision-making to the countless errands, boxes, last-minute changes and all the things that happen behind the scenes that no one ever sees.
And yesโฆ he also happens to be our President Sandyโs husband, which means he probably received more than his fair share of โThomas, just ONE more thing!โ requests! ๐โค๏ธ
Thomas, thank you for wearing both hats so well โ as a dedicated member of our Board and as the incredibly supportive husband standing beside our President. Your commitment to S.H.E. West Indian and everything you do behind the scenes are deeply appreciated.
And finally, to EVERY SINGLE PERSON who purchased a ticket and joined us today โ THANK YOU!
Because of you, we are celebrating our First Anniversary with a COMPLETELY SOLD-OUT EVENT! ๐
You didn't simply purchase a ticket to an event.
You supported a mission.
You helped us continue building programs, creating opportunities and strengthening a community where people can feel supported, connected, represented and empowered.
Today is more than an anniversary.
It is a celebration of Strength. Healing. Empowerment. Culture. Community.
From our entire Board of Directors:
THANK YOU for believing in S.H.E. West Indian.
Happy First Anniversary, S.H.E. West Indian! ๐บโค๏ธ
This is only the beginning.
With gratitude,
S.H.E. Wear Indian Board of Directors
Mala HarripersadSue Ann Baksh Lorray Daymeetra D JagganShobha MarajOjcap Arts Friends from Trinidad and Tobago Richard Aziz Natasha Bridgmohan and Team
