Run for Ashwini

Thank you so much

2009-06-02T13:42:00.004+05:30

It has been 2 days since the run and we are still over-whelmed with the response we have got.

180 runners and contributions from so many people that helped us educate the 100 odd children for the next one year -- Totally outstanding.

Thank you so much for believing in us and helping us reach out to those little children.

We invite you to our Resource Center on the coming Saturday (6th June) at 4pm for a small celebration.

Venue
Ashwini Resource Center
#3. St.John's road cross,
Ulsoor, Bangalore - 42

Landmark - Behind Lake view hospital, Ulsoor

Get Set Go - Plan for sunday morning

2009-05-29T14:00:00.002+05:30

Here is the plan for Sunday morning, the day of the Sunfeast run for all the MAJJA RUN participants.

1. Assemble near gate 10 of Kanteerva Stadium between 8 -8:15 am.
The race starts at 9am. Refer the pamphlet attached to the BIB for route map to gate 10.
2. Collect ACT stickers from the ACT volunteers there. Sticker should be worn on the back of the t-shirt.
3. Wear the BIB numbers in the front (on the chest)
4. Find all your friends and colleagues and get them to assemble near gate 10.
5. Get ready to Run

Some tips
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0. Stick to the time.
1. Wear comfortable clothing for the run. Wear ACT tshirt if you have one.
2. You can park your vehicles near UB City. Preferably use public transport to avoid parking problems.
3. Know contact numbers of
Sujata - 98457 21841
Bhavani - 98442 78540
Radhika - 93418 79942
Call them when you need help
4. Don't bring any baggage. Water bottles will be available on the way, you can pick them when you need.
5. Avoid the routes mentioned below

Important Junctions around Kanteerava Stadium and the route to be avoided

Kasturba Road – Vittal Mallaya Road – Cubbon Park Junction.
Vittal Mallaya Road – Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road Junction. (Outside Vittal Mallaya Hospital)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road – Kasturba Road Junction (Corporation Circle Junction)
Jewel De Paragon Junction near Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Anil Kumble Junction
M.G. Road and Brigade Road Junction on M.G. Road
Dickenson Road – Kamaraj Road – Dispensary Road Junction
Minsk Square
All Junctions on Infantry Road for lanes coming towards Cubbon Road & Raj Bhavan Road
GPO Junction & Raj Bhavan Junction
Gopala Gowda Circle (High Court)
Cubbon Park

Feel free to pass on this plan to your friends/colleagues who are running with us.

Please get back to us if you have any questions/clarifications.

So, lets Get Set Go

Registrations are still open

2009-05-23T08:35:00.002+05:30

Registrations for the Sunfeast run are still open. Please go ahead and get registered.

If you don't want to register online, drop in the filled forms at the ACT resource center by 25th of May and we shall submit it for you.

Hurry up!!! We are waiting to have you in our running group.

Runners for Ashwini

2009-05-13T14:42:00.004+05:30

119 runners and growing !!!

arpita
amitava
bhavani
radhika
sujata
Manik
Prashanth
Ravi
Ashok
Reeja
Dipu
Shakthi
Sowjanya
Kishan
Pankaj
Venkatesh
Deepak
Prakash
Narshimha
Deepak Pandey
Ajit
Chandrashekhar
Raman
Rushabh
Anand
priyanktha
Paromita
Zach
Prasad
Chandrashekhar
Aarthi
Vasanth
Nidhi
Nikhil
Shekhar

Maithily
Abhay
Sumeet
Mrs Mani
Upasana
Vishal
Sunil
Niki

Bonnie
Shobha
Kavita
Ananda
Shabana
Krishnan
Raman
RudraMuni
ChandraSekhar

We have 31 Children from ACT

Open 10K Runners
Srivathsan, Sowjanya, Shubra, Sushyanth

We have 27 runners from ARM (Names below)
For 10K
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Mohammad Imran Shaik
Saravanan Manickanainar Dakshinamoorthy
Varsha Singh
Hemanth Satyanarayana
Krishnam raju Indukuri
Himanshu Caplash

For Majja run:
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Puneet Anand
Amlan Bag
Thanusree Achuthan
Moninder Singh
Deep Kanwar
Vikas murli Kyatsandra
Manjunatha Prabhu
Leelavathi k Lakshmaiah
Arun Kumar
Kenchappa Y Hanasi
Anil Gupta
Santhi Govindasamy
Deepak Kubendran
Karthick Tharakraj
Usha Baliga
Narayan P Agrawaal
Raghavendra raja Dwaraka
Sagar Undale
Narasaiah Narra
Anand Krishnagiri Balan;
Padmakumar Pediredla

Come, join us to run for Ashwini.
Let us know if you are interested. We will add you to the group of runners for Ashwini.

How much can I contribute?

2009-04-27T13:21:00.020+05:30

We welcome contributions of any amount. You can help sponsor a child's education or help us cover the cost of a child's books or school uniform. For your reference, here are details of some of our expenditures:

Besides the school fees, we spend on an average Rs. 1920/- per child for other expenses. The break up for the same is as follows:

A small step taken by you can go a long way in changing someone else's future.

Cheques/ DDs can be drawn in favor of: The Ashwini Charitable Trust, payable at Bangalore. All contributions are eligible for Tax Exemption under Section 80G.

If you have any more queries, please feel free to mail us at act.trust@gmail.com

How do I register for the run? - UPDATED

2009-04-09T09:31:00.022+05:30

This post has been updated. I have marked the updated section with the >>UPDATED<< tag.

Here are the simple steps for you to get registered

1. Download the registration form from here
2. Fill the form
3. Submit it your the ACT champion in your company/friends circle along with the registration fee of Rs.200/-. ACT champion is the person who has introduced you to 'RunForAshwini'.
4. If you don't know who your ACT champion, send us a mail at act.trust@gmail.com
We will help you get registered.

>>UPDATED<<
While filling the form, remember to mark the following entries

Race category - Majja Run (5.7kms) [If you want to run with the Ashwini group]
Do you wish to run for a charity & raise pledges by applying for a pledge kit - YES
Application type - Group Entry
Group name - Ashwini Charitable Trust
Group Size - 100

If you are not sure of where these questions are, refer below

The pledge kit costs Rs.100/-. You can collect the pledge kit from the Ashwini Charitable Trust (ACT) center. While collecting the kits, ensure that
1. There is ACT seal on it
2. There is a number on it which is tagged against your name
>>UPDATED<<

If you have any questions, post a comment with your question and we will get it answered for you.

What are you waiting for now?? Go ahead, get registered!!!

Our Target

2009-04-04T22:50:00.000+05:30

Our target is to

1. Have at least 100 runners to support the cause of education and who would say 'I run for Ashwini'
2. Raise Rs.10 Lakhs through the run towards the payment of fees for 100 children

Would you help us achieve our target?

Run for Ashwini

2009-04-04T22:38:00.001+05:30

This marathon, you can support the cause of education by running for Ashwini Charitable Trust (ACT). ACT is an NGO which works for education and empowerment of children in the urban slums of Bangalore.

Why should you run for Ashwini?

Shashikala, one of ACT's supported children is going to 3rd year Bachelor of Computer Application in June 2009. In her fourth semester exam she stood 2nd in her class with an aggregate of 92% and next year would like to beat the boy who stood 1st. But this can only happen if we can pay her fees of Rs.44,000 at the St.Joseph’s Arts and Science College. We wish to collect the fees of Shashikala and 99 others of the Ashwini Charitable Trust(ACT).

By running for Ashwini, you can help Shashikala and the 99 other kids take a step closer to become the first generation literates in their families.

You can raise funds for paying the fees of the 100 children by asking people to pledge for the cause you support.

Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore Marathon

2009-04-04T22:31:00.003+05:30

The Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore 2009 is one of the world's richest and most prestigious 10km runs. This event is promoted by Procam International, ratified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Association of Internation Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), and conducted under the aegis of The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and The Karnataka Amateur Athletics Association (KAAA).

When - 31st May
Where - Bangalore

About Ashwini Charitable Trust

2009-04-04T22:27:00.000+05:30

Ashwini Charitable Trust fondly referred to as “ACT” is a non governmental organization (NGO) which works for education and empowerment of underprivileged children from urban slums in Bangalore. Our mission is not only to sponsor children’s education but also support them till they are gainfully employed. ACT is a growing organization in every way: from 9 children in 2000 to around 100 children in 2009.

ACT is registered under –

Income Tax Department under Section 80-G
Income Tax Department under 12 A (a)

Our Registration No - DOCUMENT No.434 of Book IV 2000-01

You can also visit the ACT website to know more.

How will the pledge money be used?

2009-04-03T22:42:00.001+05:30

The pledge money raised will be used for
1. Primarily for paying the fees of 100 children for the academic year of 2009-2010
2. Buying books, notebooks, stationery for the children

What can I do for the marathon?

2009-04-03T22:33:00.001+05:30

I want to participate in the marathon!!! Tell me what I can do?
There are multiple things you can do,
1. Choose to run -> Register your self
2. Run for a cause -> Become a care participant -> run for an NGO
3. Support the cause by raising funds for it

You can check the sunfeast marathon website for information on the different ways of participation.

Help Ashwini

2009-04-03T22:29:00.000+05:30

You can help ACT in various ways

1. Volunteer your time -- You can opt to spend time with the children, mentor them on various topics
2. Teach them - You are more then welcome to teach them non-academic subjects like dance, arts, music, crafts, etc

If you are good at any art and would like to teach the children, please contact us.

I want to run for Ashwini

2009-04-02T22:44:00.000+05:30

Thank you for choosing to support us and support the cause of education.

We can help you get registered in the Marathon. Please contact us to get the registration forms.

Once you are registered,
1. You can create your web page at BangaloreCares website
2. Circulate your page link and this blog link among your friends, family and colleagues, allowing them to contribute online to your cause.
3. You can also collect offline pledges - i.e., cheques / drafts / cash in the name of 'Ashwini Charitable Trust'.
4. Contact your friends, family, colleagues and as many people as you can to get involved in large numbers and support your run through generous contributions!
5. Submit all your collections to ACT.

You can also feel free to use our appeal letter to raise funds.

How to register?

2009-04-02T22:36:00.000+05:30

You can register yourself in one of the 3 categories

iCare: Individual runners who want to raise whatever amount they can, for a selected participating charity

Care Champion: Individual runners who commit to raise a minimum of Rs. 1,00,000/- for a selected participating charity

Corporate Cares: Companies who create a team of up to 30 runners, and contribute Rs.1,50,000/- up front to a selected participating charity

Visit the Bangalorecares website for more information.

Appeal Letter

2009-03-31T22:48:00.001+05:30

You can use the following as an appeal letter in your e-mails. You can modify it to personalize it to suit your needs.

Dear ……………,

Shashikala is going to 3rd year Bachelor of Computer Application in June 2009. In her fourth semester exam she stood 2nd in her class with an aggregate of 92% and next year would like to beat the boy who stood 1st. But this can only happen if we can pay her fees of Rs.44,000 at the St.Joseph’s Arts and Science College. We wish to collect the fees of Shashikala and 99 others of the Ashwini Charitable Trust(ACT). The Ashwini Charitable Trust supports the education of underprivileged children till they are employed.
I will be running at the upcoming Sunfeast W 10k Run to be held on 31st May 2009. I am determined to collect Rs.10 Lakhs through the run. This will cover the fees for all the 100 children . I count on you to help me mobilize funds for the education of the children. You can send a cheque/DD in the name of Ashwini Charitable Trust and ask your family and friends to contribute as well.

You have always supported and encouraged us and you can ACT for Education. Thanks in advance for your support.

With warm regards,
ACTEER

I can't run but want to be a part

2009-03-30T23:00:00.000+05:30

"I don't think I can run so far" ... "Oh my God!!! I will not be in town on the marathon day" ... "Can I walk?" ... "Can I bring my child, there is no one to look after her if I come??" ...

If any of these questions or any other are popping up in your mind, don't worry you can still be a part of it.

You can run and walk and crawl and roll :-) It is going to be fun!!!
If you will not be here, please tell your friends to run. Raise funds for Ashwini.
Bring in your friends, family, colleagues - "the more the merrier"

Come on, join us and let's support the cause.

Spread the word

2009-03-29T22:54:00.000+05:30

Help us support the cause of education, help us spread the word. You can do it in a number of ways.

1. Talk about us to your friends, family, colleagues
2. Add a link to our page in your blog
3. Add the blog link in your g talk status messages
4. Add tag lines supporting our cause in your mail signatures
5. Join our Facebook community

Run for Ashwini

Thank you so much

Get Set Go - Plan for sunday morning

Registrations are still open

Runners for Ashwini

How much can I contribute?

How do I register for the run? - UPDATED

Our Target

Run for Ashwini

Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore Marathon

About Ashwini Charitable Trust

How will the pledge money be used?

What can I do for the marathon?

Help Ashwini

I want to run for Ashwini

How to register?

Sponsors

Appeal Letter

I can't run but want to be a part

Spread the word