Kaylee Coates is a recent new volunteer at Rising Star Outreach in India and she put together a wonderful Christmas video to share with all of you.  We hope you enjoy seeing the patients and kids that we love, serve and support.    The Rising Star Kids have some special messages for you and your family at the end that you won't want...

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Prem Joseph from the Marriott is making news all over India.  Watch for more updates on his journey to raise awareness in India for leprosy and for Rising Star Outreach. Pictures and updates are constantly being added on his facebook page. Follow him if you are interested in what he is accomplishing and experiencing on this 6000 km journey. Article clipped from The...

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“ Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!”                                                                                                ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie   At this time of year there is a wonderful spirit of giving because the seasonal celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza engender feelings of joy and love. At Rising Star Outreach we also feel the excitement of the season, and because of...

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 Prem Joseph, the Director of Sales and Marketing, Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre & Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad, will start a journey traveling across India on his Royal Enfield motorbike.  Prem will travel to all operating Marriott hotels in the country between December 8th – 20th , 2013 to collect gift-able stay vouchers from the hotels.  Ankush Sharmaphoto from: execmag.biz At the end of...

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The kids celebrated the holiday season with a day long party this year. The Saturday's activities were exhausting but thrilling for the staff and volunteers. Sponsporship Coordinator Emily Wilson was the leader in coordinating donations and stocking for all the kids. No child was left out and so many helpers showed their love this holiday with little items that meant the world to...

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The giving season has officially started.  If you are stuck on a gift for a friend, family member or another loved one, consider a gift that will help another this holiday season.  Wish list items have been carefully selected and asked for by the India team, who have assessed the needs of those in the colonies.   Options range from nutrition drinks to help...

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Rial is a special Agent of Change that is leading a generation!  His mother had this to say about his recent Birthday Wish:   "Rial wanted to follow his sister’s example and donate his birthday gifts to children at Rising Star Outreach. He asked his friends if they would be willing to help contribute funds to the UKG children at Rising Star Outreach instead...

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The Peery Matriculation school has started a Student of the Month program.  They have both a top student for each standard and then the top student of the school for the month.  Here is the first overall Student of the Month! The Student of the Month       Enokelee   Enokelee is in 3rd Standard and is an exceptional student.  He works hard in all...

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For as long as I can remember, I have loved that wonderful 'at home' feeling that my mother so masterfully created in my childhood home.  My love for creating sweet and savory recipes started as a young girl as I watched my mother love and care for us.   As my own family grew, I learned how important it is to gather around...

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We are sad to announce the passing of a great leader, social activist, woman and friend.  Sarojini Varadappan has been a long time supporter and friend to Rising Star Outreach and we want to express our graditude for the example she was and still is for so many people.   Sarojini Varadappan passed on Thursday October 17th at the age of 92.   She...

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“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”                                                                                                             Psalm 69:30  During November we pause to express gratitude for the bounteous blessings we have been given.  We at Rising Star Outreach also wish to sincerely THANK you for generously GIVING to support our mission in helping those affected by leprosy. We acknowledge God’s hand in...

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  This past month Rising Star Outreach was blessed to have the extremly talented members of the Intel team visit the campus.  They were not only our guests but were here to work with out teaching  and IT staff.  Intel donated 15 kid friendly (hard to damage) laptop computers to be used in multiple standards within the school.  These laptops are contolled by the teacher's...

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