We always strive to give our little ones the best in the world and this journey never ends….a thought just crossed my mind, “what about those who have no one to strive for them”….

Mumbai Marathon

With this thought, I am glad to inform you that two weeks from now on January 15, 2012, my colleagues from Edelweiss and I will run the Mumbai Marathon and our team is called i Live. By running the Marathon, we’ve taken on this challenge to raise money for the Chehak Trust.

About Mumbai Marathon: The 9th edition of the Mumbai Marathon is expected to see participation of more than 30,000 people, including some of the world’s most elite athletes.

Founded in 1998, the Chehak Trust seeks to empower girls and women, particularly from the Muslim and Dalit communities, to enhance community-based social capital. It has been working closely with these two communities in Jari Mari, Kurla and Dindoshi for over 8 years and in Shivaji Nagar, Govandi for the past one year. Chehak Trust is also supported by Edelgive, an NGO run by the Edelweiss Group to support philanthropic activities.

What makes the race exceptionally special for us are the many others who make the effort of the runners worthwhile by contributing to various social causes that make a difference to innumerable lives.

Mumbai Marathon 2011 helped raise over Rs. 120 million that benefited 132 NGOs. This year we hope that with your help this figure will increase manifold!

If you wish to contribute to the Chehak Trust, please email me at vikaas.sachdeva@edelcap.com or contact Beryl Henriques at 022 40886160.

Thank you for your support and generosity.