Ahmedabad, October 14, 2008: ICL- the Indian Cricket League, today pledged its support to Ahmedabad based NGO, "Visamo Kids Foundation", that works for providing a holistic support to underprivileged children. As a part of this association, ICL’s Ahmedabad Rockets, representing Gujarat on the vibrant ICL platform, will take part in a charity dinner to be organized on October 16th to create awareness and support for "Visamo Kids" noble initiatives. ICL will also host all the children supported by Visamo Kids, for their matches live, at its new sparkling facility, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Speaking on the occasion Kiran More, Executive Board Member, ICL said "As a premiere sports organization, ICL management understands its social responsibility and has encouraged all its teams and players to pledge their support to noble causes such as Visamo Kids. As the only side representing Gujarat across all cricket leagues operating out of India, the ICL’s Ahmedabad Rockets, will always be on the forefront to support initiatives undertaken to benefit the people of Gujarat"
Mr. Sailesh Iyer, Visamo Task Group Member said, "I thank ICL for giving us this wonderful opportunity and extending their support to Visamo Kids Foundation. Most corporates have already initiated their support towards this social cause. The Charity Dinner that is scheduled on Oct 16th will be a great opportunity to mingle with ICL players and these wonderful kids from Visamo at an eventful evening."