Showtime to organize 2nd edition of Jodhpur

One World Retreat

The Indian Head Injury Foundation (IHIF), founded by His Highness Maharaja

Gajsingh II of Jodhpur, is expected to get a great fillip from the 2nd edition of

what was acclaimed as a highly successful

event in its first edition – Jodhpur One World

Retreat, the 3-day star-studded charity

extravaganza held at the Umaid Bhawan

Palace, Jodhpur. Scheduled to take place between 20th – 22nd March 2015 the

fundraising initiative organised by Showtime Events will bring together the

globe’s greatest minds from business, entrepreneurship, the arts, science,

entertainment and

philanthropy in “three glorious

days of awareness and

awakening, of music and

spectacle and of giving and

learning”. The sole objective is

to support and celebrate the

Indian Head Injury Foundation,

with the proceeds to be

donated to what is increasingly

becoming a cause that is

resonating with the Indian

corporate community in a major way today. In fact, several corporate heads have

already registered to donate and participate in the second edition of the Retreat.

“The object of the Jodhpur One World Retreat is to raise awareness and

resources for the Indian Head Injury Foundation, which I founded after my son’s

accident on the polo field some years ago. It has been charged with a mission very

close to my heart and I look forward to the continued and increased support of

the many who attended the Retreat; and of the many more, who will, I fervently

hope, attend in the future” commented Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Jodhpur.

Highlights of the second edition includes provoking and enlightening sessions with

leading lights such as Dr. Jamshid Ghajar, Founder Brain Trauma Foundation,

U.S.A; a charity auction hosted by international auction house Christie’s; a

performance by the Eton Choir; an address by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev; a unique

fashion extravaganza at Mehrangarh fort and a performance by world renowned

artist and peace activist Yoko Ono.

Guests to the inaugural 2013 edition included HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York,

who, referring to the

Jodhpur One World

Retreat, commented

“This is not a retreat at

all… but a great

advance…” HE Princess

Hussah Al Sahab

described the occasion

as “Three days of sheer

joys, spirituality and

graciousness… A noble

cause brings people together to manifest all goodness in each human being.”

Support for the crucial charity comes from all levels and disciplines. Mukesh and

Nita Ambani (pictured below) said “The cause of the Indian Head Injury

Foundation can count on us”. Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar said “Every single

life is our responsibility” and commenting on the collaborative effort of the

retreat, renowned actress Dia Mirza observed “When great minds come together

compelling action can emerge”.

The 2015 edition aims to equal, if not go one better on the impressive inaugural

edition of the fundraising event. The Taj Group of Hotels and global automotive

giant, BMW who supported the Inaugural edition have already come on board to

lend their support to the second edition as well.

Whilst the event includes a dazzling array of celebrity guests and international

thought-leaders, the real star of the show is the Indian Head Injury Foundation.

Founded in February 2007, the IHIF mission is to build a comprehensive system in

India for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury, and to

provide neuro-rehabilitation to such patients.

The Jodhpur One World Retreat is a critical event raising awareness and financial

support for a critical issue in India.