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Sankara Eye Foundation USA raises $2.3mn for eye surgeries in India
The Foundation's network spreads over 29 hospitals across 14 Indian states, which together performed over 450,000 free eye surgeries last year.
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Staff Reporter - Sun, 21, Sep 2025
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Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry and his wife, Jyothi, donated $1 million to the cause / Silicon photography
The Sankara Eye Foundation raised $2.3 million as part of its annual gala celebrations in Santa Clara, California.
Through the fundraiser, the Foundation seeks to provide free eye surgeries for the curably blind in India. Witnessing participation from over 500 supporters, the sold out event was a display of the Foundation's commitment to eradicate curable blindness in India.
Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, along with his wife Jyothi, were the chief guests of the event, donating $1 million to the cause. Delivering the keynote address, Chaudhry shared his journey from humble beginnings to global leadership, underscoring the importance of bold dreams and perseverance.
The gala also featured attendance from Indian cricketing legend, Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar headlined a fireside chat with the Foundation's President and co-founder Sridharan Krishnamurthy.
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The gala kicked off with a performance by Bay Area artist Ranjini Vijay, followed by a speech from founder-president Krishnamurthy, who set a $1.5 million fundraising goal. The event ended with dinner and Bollywood music, leaving guests inspired and connected to the cause.
The raised money will be spent to realize the Foundation's long-standing dream to achieve 1 million free eye surgeries every year in a financially sustainable model where 70 percent of surgeries are free, and 30 percent are paid, ensuring long-term self-sufficiency of the hospitals.
Founded in 1998 in the Bay Area, the Foundation began its mission by supporting one hospital in Coimbatore, performing about 8,000 free surgeries annually. Today, its network has grown to 29 hospitals across 14 Indian states, which together performed over 450,000 free eye surgeries last year.
Additionally, Sankara Eye Foundation USA has been awarded a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, for 14 consecutive years, placing it among the top 3 percent of all charities in the United States.
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