Dear Friends,
This July 12-13, 2025, I’m taking on a challenge: the legendary Seattle to Portland (STP) ride – 206 miles of pure determination and grit. From childhood fun in India to epic 200-mile journeys across the Pacific Northwest, cycling has always been my passion. But this time, every mile has an even greater purpose.
By partnering with Asha for Education, we’re pushing our pedals to empower underprivileged children across India, breaking the cycles of illiteracy, poverty, and exploitation that hold too many bright young minds back. Each revolution of our wheels brings hope to another child’s future.
What makes Asha extraordinary? It’s their incredible efficiency and transparency. As a volunteer-driven organization, they ensure over 95% of donations directly fund educational initiatives. Their perfect 100% rating on Charity Navigator speaks volumes about their commitment to accountability and impact. Every dollar you contribute works harder, reaches further, and changes more lives.
Want to see your donation in action? Explore the transformative projects supported by Asha Seattle chapter throughout India. Your contribution, no matter the size, ripples outward to create lasting change in communities that need it most.
Join us in this inspiring journey! Together, we can turn this 206-mile ride into countless miles of opportunity for children dreaming of a better future. Your support today shapes tomorrow’s success stories.
Besides their noble cause and work at the grass root levels, Asha is a “minimal overhead” organization, driven by volunteers (including the administrative expenses) ensuring that more than 95% of our donations are sent to their partner groups in India. Asha for Education has consistently secured a 100% rating on Charity Navigator, a well-established database that evaluates non-profit organizations on the basis of transparency, accountability and financial parameters
Click here to learn more about the projects supported by the Asha Seattle chapter, all over India!
Ready to make a difference? Click the link to donate!
Note that Asha is a registered 501(c) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
With gratitude,
Parag