PUNAM KAPUR

Punam N. Kapur has been working as a development officer in the Life Insurance Corporation of India for the last 39 years. She loves to dabble in drawing and painting. She is dedicated to spreading smiles by supporting worthwhile causes. Angels Link Foundation (ALF) is her passion and gives her a lot of happiness and contentment. She has had some of the most amazing experiences with ALF. She is grateful and thankful to her family for their unconditional support in this endeavour.

PUNAM SPEAK

Two human beings have influenced me in my journey in ALF-Mrs. Kanan Shah and Ms. Divya Chaudhry. Divya used to take me along with her for her events and gradually I became a part of this beautiful family.

When I accompanied Divya, I realised I was in a new world full of happiness. I used to enjoy every minute and forget who I was and dance with the children, especially in Ghadge Dharamshala, listen to the stories of the elderly women in the old-age home; watch movies with the special children; and spend my Sundays with the children at Ghadge. I realized this is what I wanted to do and slowly ALF became the most important chapter of my life.

ALF is a blessing where I can refine my thoughts. I want to make every moment memorable and want to dedicate my life to all those who need me. My inspiration has been my husband, Navneet. I have seen him, in my 30 years of marriage, helping the needy selflessly, whether it is getting out of his car and helping a labourer with his loaded handcart or stopping young boys from smoking or helping the poor and needy with medical aid. I want to be like him.

My favourite memories are many, but when I did an event in my own school — Canossa Special School- my world was complete. I was in my school after 36 years!

The event at Saint Anthony’s old-age home is also very close to my heart. We danced with the ladies who were above 80 years of age. The Children’s Home in Umerkhadi was an eye-opener as well. The harsh realities of life, young children, mentally challenged children- we gave them their childhood back with music and dance.

ALF has been the most amazing journey in my life. All the angels have a positive approach and radiate such good vibrations. ALF has taught me many things which give me an immense sense of satisfaction. I want to ‘keep spreading Joy’, this is what I have learnt from ALF: In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years. I want to try and help as much as I can, because I am not going to be around forever. I want to make the coming years of my life the best years. Stay blessed and remember to take the time to count your blessings.