This site is dedicated to preserving the memory of Sonia
Bawa a young peace activist who lost her battle with leukemia at age 15.
During her brief life she advocated using a small portion of the money
that is being spent on war to be used to fund research to find a cure
for life threatening illnesses such as cancer. You can learn more about
Sonia's cause by visiting the website that she started from her hospital
bed by clicking on the links below.
Click On The Link Below to Watch A
Movie About Sonia's Life & Cause
On January 10, 2007, a private concert was held in
Celebration of Sonia Bawa's Life at the Bawa residence. Over 50 persons attended and participated in this funfilled event while enjoying an evening of exhilirating
live music, by grammy nominated singer SONiA and Laura of
disappear fear. They remembered
Sonia and her Cause for finding a cure for childhood cancer and
supporting world peace.
Other News
On January 8, 2006, a Concert was
held in Celebration of Sonia Bawa's Life and to Raise Awareness of her cause.
Over 356 persons came and participated in this funfilled event
while enjoying an evening of exhilirating live music, by grammy
nominated singer SONiA of disappear fear and local talent The
Atoll, while sipping their favorite
beverage at the Sunset Event Center in beautiful, historic
downtown Fort Collins.
All proceeds will be used to support Sonia
Bawa's cause of finding a
cure for childhood cancer.
On Aug 6, 2005, several Fort Collins residents gathered to
commemorate the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of
Hiroshima. This also marked the successful completion of the "1000
Points of Life" Campaign started by Sonia. Present were Mako
Beeken, who was the driving force for placement of 1400 paper
Cranes-For-Sonia at the memorial park in Hiroshima, Japan in
honor of Sadako, a leukemia patient whose campaign and suffering
parallels that of Sonia, 60 years earlier.
On May 8, Mother's Day, a "Sitting Area", funded by an anonymous
contributor was dedicated in Sonia's honor in the Foxhills
Community which was Sonia's home in Fort Collins, CO. The simple
ceremony was attended by Sonia's close friends and neighbours. A
commemorative plaque set in stone was placed next to a bench.
The inscription "Don't Worry, Be Happy", capturing her
philosophy of life was engraved in the plaque.
On April 19, 2005, Beena & Rajan Bawa (Sonia's parents)
were guests on a radio talk show by KRFC in Fort Collins where
they shared Sonia's message
Look at Sonia's new online photo album filled with pictures of
her life, vacations, her friends and family.
MOVIE REMEMBERING SONIA
On January 10, 2007, a private concert was held in
Celebration of Sonia Bawa's Life at the Bawa residence. Over 50 persons attended and participated in this funfilled event while enjoying an evening of exhilirating
live music, by grammy nominated singer
SONiA and Laura of
disappear fear. They remembered
Sonia and her Cause for finding a cure for childhood cancer and
supporting world peace.
On January 8, 2006, a Concert was held in
Celebration of Sonia Bawa's Life. Over 356 persons attended and participated in this funfilled event while enjoying an evening of exhilirating
live music, by grammy nominated singer SONiA of disappear
fear and The Atoll, while
sipping their favorite beverage at the Sunset Event Center in
beautiful, historic downtown Fort Collins. They learned about
Sonia Bawa's Cause For finding a cure for childhood cancer and
supporting world peace. All proceeds will be used to support
Sonia's vision of finding a cure for childhood cancer.
