Baharball
 
 

"Every child comes with

the message that God is

not yet discouraged of

man."

-Rabindranath Tagore

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Friends,

It is with a grateful heart and sheer delight we report the success of the Bahar Ball. 

Our most ambitious fundraising event in our 17-year history was a magical evening…one which will not be soon forgotten!

We applaud each and every member of the Organizing Committee for their tireless efforts.  Without them, the Ball would not have been possible. 

A very special thank you to our Corporate Sponsors for their gracious contributions.

To our extraordinary donors and supporters…we owe the success of the Bahar Ball to you.  There are no adequate words to express our appreciation.  The lives you save will be your legacy. 

And finally, we acknowledge the enormous and enduring generosity and kindness of our Honorary Chair, Her Majesty Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi.  It is indeed a fitting tribute for all the years of devotion to her beloved children of Iran that the event held in her honor is in fact the most successful fundraiser in the history of the Foundation.

Please enjoy the few photographs and videos of the event which were rushed into production for this update.  We will be posting additional information, photographs, and video just as soon as we are able.

In the meantime, we thank you on behalf of the children and families we are privileged to serve.

Ba Sepas, 

Yasmine Pahlavi                                  Nazie Eftekhari
 
 
 
Guests were charmed by the beautiful flowers, table settings, decor and programs....Bravo Volunteers!
 
HM Shahbanou Farah, HM Reza Pahlavi II, and Princess Yasmine  
 
 
HM Shahbanou Farah, HM Reza Pahlavi II, Princess Yasmine, with reknowned artist and donor Ghass
 
 
HM Shahbanou Farah with (from left to right) Princesses Iman, Noor and Yasmine.
 
 
On September the 17th, 1978 I left my beloved Iran for what turned out to be the last time....." Nazie Eftekhari, co-founder of the Foundation began.
 
Princess Yasmine, FCI co-founder, started her comments with the powerful refrain, "He who saves a child...in time...saves the world."
 
 
HM Shahbanou Farah honors Dr. Naderi with an Ovissi sculpture on behalf of the Foundation
 
Honoree and NASA scientist Firouz Naderi, Ph.D.
 
Princess Yasmine and Nazie Eftekhari share the joy as they announce the preliminary results of the evening.....an unprecedented $1.2 million!  

Nazie Eftekhari offers heartfelt thanks to all FCI supporters:


Princess Yasmine's celebratory comments moved the audience – Part 1:


Princess Yasmine's celebratory comments moved the audience – Part 2:


HM Shahbanou Farah addresses the audience
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Farsi translation of Princess Yasmine's celebratory comments at the Bahar Ball:

Princess Yasmine speech -04-12-08