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Sandwizzaa marks 38 years with CSR partnership, celebrates with Magic Bus
Mumbai: Sandwizzaa, renowned for its title as Mumbai’s Best Sandwich, celebrated its 38 anniversary with a special event and meaningful collaboration with the NGO Magic Bus. Held on World Sandwich Day, 3 November, the celebration featured interactive sessions and activities at Magic Bus’s Malad center, where Sandwizzaa served its signature sandwiches and engaged with the children through games and discussions.
In a commitment to extend beyond celebration, Sandwizzaa announced a partnership with Magic Bus to provide employment opportunities for young adults from the NGO across its outlets in Mumbai. At the event, CEO Sachin Lele, accompanied by key team members, shared valuable insights on career growth and future opportunities, responding to curious questions from the children. In addition to distributing sandwiches, he provided stationery items for the kids.
Reflecting on the event, Sandwizzaa, CEO, Lele remarked, “It was truly an overwhelming and emotional experience. We are glad to have this opportunity to partner with Magic Bus and celebrate our 38 years of existence. As we continue to grow and offer our customers Mumbai’s Best Sandwich, I would like to wholeheartedly thank each and every customer, who has been a part of our journey. We grow because they demand.”
He further added, “It has been an exciting day at Magic Bus with the bright kids, who are the future of the nation, and we are elated to partner with Magic Bus to hire young adults from their NGO and offer them a bright future, which is self-made.”
Livelihood, regional director, Sagar Sinkar added, “We are grateful to the team at Sandwizzaa to come over and celebrate their special occasion with our kids. It was truly a joyful day for us. The kids loved every moment, and not to forget the delicious sandwiches they got. We congratulate Sandwizzaa on their milestone anniversary and wish them all the best.”
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