Hi! I am running 26.2 miles as part of the Seattle Marathon as part of Team Asha.
Training for and running the half marathon is my way of demonstrating the commitment I have to Asha and its cause of working at the grassroots of poor Indian communities for socio-economic upliftment. Beginning as an organization working to bring education to underprivileged children, Asha’s mission today has grown to rejuvenating the entire community these children live in and holistically bettering not just their own lives but those of their families as well. Asha is a “Zero overhead” organization, completely driven by volunteers (including the administrative expenses) ensuring 100% of your donations are sent to our partner groups in India.
I am asking you to sponsor my run with whatever contribution you can make. All donations are tax deductible, and Asha is registered with many companies for donation-matching programs. Any contribution you make will help achieve these marathon goals and go a long mile in bringing smiles, education, well-being and awareness to children and their communities.
Visit this page to see the causes and projects supported by Asha Seattle chapter.
This year Team Asha is supporting Vikasana. The “bridge” school focuses on children of migrant daily-wager laborers. The kids begin to work early (child labor) alongside their parents to make ends meet. Vikasana helps them break out of their cycle of poverty and helps them find meaning and aspiration. Every year 25 children are re-habilitated back into formal schools.
Support at whatever level you can, every dollar will help.
| $1 covers the nutritional needs (3 meals, including a snack) of a child for a day ($30 feeds a child for a month. $150 feeds 5 children for a month) |
| $10 can provide education materials and 1 uniform set for 1 child for an entire year. ($50 provides educational materials & 1 uniform set for 5 children for a year) |
| $450 covers the entire contribution of Asha* for 1 child annually ($225 covers Asha’s support for 1 child for 6 months) |