Marathon for Asha
As I have mentioned before and I will mention again until I grow tired of mentioning it - I am training for the Chicago Marathon that takes place on Sunday the 22nd of October. I was inspired by an old tagline for the Boston Marathon which read:
"You will know everything about yourself in 26.21 miles".
But, as I trained over the past year, I felt that simply achieving this difficult goal should have more meaning than personal vanity. I felt that a better reason and motivation for running would be raising money for Team Asha. Asha for Education is a secular organization that is dedicated to change in India by focusing on basic education in the belief that education is a critical requisite for socio-economic change.
My target is to raise $2620 (100$ for every mile). Details are on my
My Asha Runner's Page. After finishing my 20m run on Tuesday, I feel quite strong and I will make it to the finish line, but I am still quite short on reaching my fundraising target. Please donate if you feel this a cause that is worthy of your hard-earned $$.
For myself and for many people who have donated generously, I am sharing my accounts of my marathon trials, tribulations and insights on this blog.
Part I | Part II
This post will remain sticky, till I reach my target of $2620
5 comments:
Till when do you plan on raising this money? Is there a deadline?
Ideally, the fundraising goal should be met by or before the day of the marathon i.e. 22nd October
Hey, Just wanted to say the pictures on your website are so beautiful! I know this is not related to your blog and the marathon. Sorry for posting it here but i just had to tell you!
Thanks! I eagerly lap up any kind of praise.
Hey Hirak - Happy Diwali, I've written to a few of my friends. I am also going to donate. Wish you luck my friend.
- santosh
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