“The fundraiser was nothing short of spectacular. The attendees learned a great deal of statistics when it comes to human trafficking and domestic violence. Many people are not aware that every eight blocks in Miami someone is being trafficked. Which was quite an eye-opener for our guests/donors,” she says.

She adds, “We raised a substantial amount of funds which will enable us to sustain till May of 2024. Then we will have another fundraising event. We are planning to do as many as we can which will help us rescue more victims and transform them into survivors.”

Talking about her speech, she says, “My speech consisted of seeing horror stories on a daily basis, but this fundraising turns the horror stories into extraordinarily happy endings. I always talk about two paths one can take when they have suffered immense abuse: One is that of self-destruction by numbing the pain with drugs and alcohol while the other is to help others get out of the plight I suffered many times. That’s been my healing and people understand that this is my sole purpose of existence. This is what brings me joy as well as changes many lives in a drastic manner.”

The funds will be used for the victims of domestic violence, says Somy. “Every dollar raised will go towards saving more lives and reuniting trafficked women, children, and men with their families in their home countries which is primarily India. The attendees love No More Tears because no one takes a salary and we do not put victims on waiting lists. We provide immediate assistance and in a matter of three, they are transformed into survivors from victims. Thanks to our therapists and the other services we provide.”

She adds, “If it weren’t for this Annual Gala and the attendees donating and bidding on silent auctions NMT wouldn’t sustain. Hence, saying I am grateful to the donors and our gala committee is an understatement. People can always donate by going NoMoreTearsUSA.Org.”

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Ms. Erin Newberg (the chair of the gala committee), Ms. Cristina Scarano, an entertainment lawyer for BBC and several top-notch TV shows, Ms. Lauren Walsh and many hyper-intellectual women of Miami, who have absolutely no spare time with their own businesses, have yet put their hearts and souls into the planning, organizing the event. They have tirelessly struggled to get the right sponsors, arrange the alcohol, food, and make sure that the cream of the crop of all of Miami are present.

“NMT’s life depends on this larger than life event and which also means that actual lives of victims are contingent solely due to the success of this event. With this annual the fund we receive through ticket sales and silent auctions, helps NMT continue its work not just locally or nationally, but internationally where we have the wherewithal to help victims in India and many others from Latin American countries where domestic violence ranks extremely high and is a norm like it is Southeast Asia,” says Somy.

People from around the world can contribute as well, she says, adding, “Many people from various countries who are unable to fly to Miami to attend the event purchase tickets online via our website or make a significant donation. This in itself is extremely helpful. Here is the link to buy tickets for our event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-more-tears-annual-fundraiser-tickets-637419568087.”

She says, “I just want to wholeheartedly thank these ladies because I am not the least bit involved in the planning or the organizing aspect of this larger-than-life event. If it weren’t for these committee women, NMT would be non-existent and my dreams and purpose would literally be demolished. Thus, myself and the victims owe everything to these women because it is only because of them that this magic happens. We always have at least one survivor share her/his story of how NMT rescued them, what abuse they endured and above all, how much their life has changed because of NMT’s services. It’s my favorite time of the year when we have this gala/fundraiser because I simply show up and these women have worked tirelessly to keep NMT alive. A simple thank you is not enough to appreciate their time and hard work. I will never be able to give back how much this committee has given and continue doing for NMT.”

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