Phylicia Rashad, a long-term supporter of PRASAD, has agreed to be the official U.S. spokesperson for The PRASAD Project! Over the years, Phylicia graciously has offered her time to PRASAD. Now, she will be the public face of PRASAD, and, in particular, of the Children's Dental Health Program, PRASAD's U.S. program. Phylicia is also an honorary chairperson of this year's Beyond Fashion, and will attend the Preview Party on June 12. Read more.

World Environment Day is commemorated every year on June 5. It is a time when the United Nations stimulates global awareness of the environment and bolsters political attention and action. In India, Prasad Chikitsa is hosting a World Environment Day rally with participants from the villages of Ganeshpuri, Vajreshwari, Akloli and Bhiwali in order to increase the community's environmental awareness. In the Tansa region where these villages are located, deforestation occurs at an alarming rate and sources of drinking water run dry during the summer. Read more.

PRASAD's national and international board members met together for a two-day conference. The meeting generated much enthusiasm and momentum, since it was the first PRASAD global conference, with representation from seven out of the nine international organizations. During the course of the meeting, board members reached agreement on the organization and management processes and systems necessary to create and sustain a cohesive and effective global PRASAD organization. Read more.

Mike Fraysse is one of PRASAD's Tour de Smile's many supporters. As an expert on fitness, he is well aware of the effect of oral disease on a person's overall health and wellbeing. Fraysse has generously offered a gift certificate to Mike Fraysse Sports Resort, a cycling training facility in upstate New York, to each rider who registers for PRASAD's Tour de Smile. Visit his website at www.mikefrayssesports.com and register to ride in PRASAD's Tour de Smile at www.tourdesmile.org. Read more.

Plans are in the making for International Executive Director Dermot Hurly to visit several California cities this summer, with the intention of fundraising for PRASAD and expanding awareness of PRASAD's programs. The tour, tentatively scheduled for July and early August, will kick off on July 19 with a garden event at the home of PRASAD board member, Janet Dobrovolny. Persons wishing to host an event or volunteer to support an event may contact Shelley Brandes, Director of Donor Relations at PRASAD headquarters: 845.434.0376, ext. 131 or shelleyb@prasad project.org. Read more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Event:	Beyond Fashion Preview Party
Date:	June 12, 2003
Place:	Milk Studios, New York, NY
Time:	7:00-10:00 PM
RSVP:	www.beyondfashion.org Fax: 845.434.0377 Phone: 845.434.0376 ext. 149
Event:	Beyond Fashion Sale
Date:	June 13-15, 2003
Place:	Milk Studios, New York, NY
Contact:	Diane Pellegrino-Warenycia Email: dpw373@aol.com or visit www.beyondfashion.org
Volunteer:	To volunteer, please email Diane or call 888.840.6679.
Event:	Stonewall Contracting Corporation's Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Date:	June 26, 2003
Time:	10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Place:	The Brookville Country Club, Glen Head, NY
RSVP:	Phone: 718.460.3300
Notes:	This annual charity golf tournament raises funds to benefit the PRASAD Children's Dental Health Program of Sullivan County. Click here for more information.
Event:	Start of PRASAD's Tour de Smile
Date:	July 11, 2003
Time:	8:00 AM
Place:	Emma Prusch Park, San Jose, CA
Contact:	Liz Hoffner liz@tourdesmile.org 408.937.4858
Register:	To register as a rider, volunteer or sponsor, visit the Tour de Smile website: www.tourdesmile.org, or contact Liz directly.
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