Tribute to Krishna Naidoo

Tribute to a Tireless Charity Fundraiser – Krishna Naidoo A TIRELESS fundraiser and philanthropist for many charities, Krishna Naidoo, died at Durban's Nu Shifa Hospital this week of a heart attack after a short illness, aged 82.Mr Naidoo, of Asherville, Durban, raised hundreds of thousands of rands for the construction of the Saiva Sithantha Sungum's temple and community hall, a project that took spiritual head Guru Krishna Naidoo 30 years to complete. The Mother Theresa Foundation, Benny Hinn and the Divine Life Society also benefited from his contribution and humanitarian work."Ever since my father-in-law's audience with acclaimed spiritual icon Sai Baba in India years ago, he had devoted his life to helping charities and impoverished communities, raising funds, and rallying support for socio-religious organisations both here and abroad," said his son-in-law Marlan Padayachee.Mr Naidoo is survived by his widow, Mrs Pappamah Naidoo and children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His funeral will take place at the Clare Estate Crematorium, where his body will lie in state on Sunday, 8 February 2008, from 1pm to 3.30pm. Ends _____________________________________________________________________________________Issued by Pinky Naidoo 031 266 5599/ 266 1872/ 083 796 1762/ 083... pnpinkynaidoo@gamil.com