Kite Fest 2020

On Saturday evening August 22, a “birds-eye” photograph of McLean County might show a sky filled with kites of all shapes, colors, and sizes ascending from the back yards of caring and hopeful individuals.

Kite Fest 2020 (virtual) will be a virtual version of the annual event, a fundraiser of For a Better Tomorrow, a Bloomington nonprofit focused on supporting local (McLean County) and global nonprofits. The free virtual Facebook event will begin on Saturday, Aug 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m CST.

The purpose of #BloNoKiteFest is to unite the community in a fun-filled event to raise funds and awareness of these nonprofits. Although this year brings numerous challenges due to the pandemic, the event strives to create a family friendly event and raise funds for a good cause. Thanks to sponsors like CEFCU and United Way of McLean County who have passionately supported Kite Fest over the years.

Several young artists have signed up for a Talent Show. Winners of the event will be announced during the event.

                             

Funds raised through Kite Fest are donated to nonprofit beneficiaries annually. Funds raised through Kite Fest have supported 22 nonprofit projects totaling $95,593 since 2014, including. Past non-profit beneficiaries include: The Pantagraph Goodfellow Fund, Dreams Are Possible, Konnect Youth Consortium, WGLT, PATH Crisis Center, Friends of the Children of Haiti, Mid Central Community Action, Community Health Care Clinic, YWCA Labyrinth Outreach Services To Women, Project Oz, Nirmaan Organization, Aple Ghar, Sri Vidhya, Peninsula International Academy.

Individual contributions will make a huge impact, whether a person donates $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thanks in advance for your support. Please help us spread the word with friends and family.

For additional information about Kite Fest or For A Better Tomorrow, please email us at contactus@forbettertomorrow.org or contact Kite Fest Director Punitha McCormick, Anu & Sridhar Voore. 

Talent Show

Shout out to all the talent show contestants!! You can view their performances here - FBT Kite Fest Talent Show Page.

Thanks for your participation and kudos to showcasing your talents and helping a cause!! Tune in today night at 7 PM for the Kite Fest Event where winner will be announced...

Thanks to parents for your encouragement and support!!

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Sponsors & Donors

Kite Fest 2020 (virtual) raises funds through sponsorship and donations from organizations and donors. If you know any of these organizations or donors, please take a minute to send them a quick note to thank them for their generosity. Funds raised through Kite Fest enable For A Better Tomorrow to provide grants both locally and globally. 

Thanks to sponsors CEFCU and United Way of McLean County

Thanks to donors Bloom Bawarchi, Pramod Pulimati - Realtor Main Street Broker, Aroma Indian Restaurant, EliteMoments, iEXCELL, and Namaste Plaza.

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Thanks

Kite Fest 2020 (virtual) team really appreciates the collaboration and partnership offered by McLean County India Association(MCIA), Telugu Association of Bloomington-Normal, McLean County Tamil Sangam and Bloomington Telanganites Forum - (BTF - Maa Memu). Thank you for helping us spread the word and for helping us help others. 

Thanks to special performances by Sandeep Kurapati, Nikky Phillip, Gurinder Negi and Tapas Relia.

Thanks for support by Sudhakar Komakula and Nic O'Neill.

Thanks for the hours and hours of effort dedicated by the event emcees, volunteers, talent show judges and technical team.

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