In 2008, I ran a Marathon to support and raise money for
a school for underprivileged children in my home state of Assam in India. It
was a life changing experience - the practice and the preparation for the run, going
through the hurdle, focusing and reaching the finishing line , the race taught
how to bring one's best self to every facet of life. The marathon and the successful
fund raising campaign also showed me how this country America stands for those
in need , how much can we do for poor and destitute.
This year I am running again for a school for differently-abled
abandoned/orphaned children called ‘Topoban’. The founder Kumud Kalita is a
sincere and upright man who is doing everything he can in his capacity to help
these children lead fulfilling lives. I met him in person this year when I was
visiting India, witnessed some of these children performing on stage and
realized how he is turning their disability to ability.
The residential school building is a two story structure
without an elevator. Every day is a struggle for these children in wheelchair who
needed to be lifted by others. I am running to raise money for construction of
a lift, an electrical elevator which will greatly help these children.
I am running 50 KM this year at Dallas, BMW Ultra
Marathon and appealing you to a sponsor for a mile at $100 each. We will
acknowledge each of you and will provide Tax exempt receipt and utilization through
Assam Foundation of North America.
It’s going to be a grueling race spreading across
multiple cities, but when I imagine the cheerful faces of these children, I get
motivated to run those extra miles. I am starting from zero, but I am sure I
will reach my goal of 50 sponsors with all of your support.
Today, on this auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti,
I appeal you to support this cause, let’s all of us together cheer these
children and change someone’s life for the better. You can contribution online
at
Thanks and God bless
Ankur Bora
Ankur, it is wonderful on your part. My best wishes. I am sure it owuld touch the hearts of many.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the response - It's great to see support pouring
ReplyDeleteHi Ankur.
Wish you all the best for your run...keep up the good work. I have made an online donation at the Afna website. All the best!
Sangeeta Saikia
Ankur,
Excellent undertaking, and we are here to support your great effort.
We will contribute $100 for this cause.
Maumee/Simanta
Ankur da,
No words to praise your efforts and kind heartedness. Congratulations on the great effort and good luck on the run. Pray that you get the strength to complete it with a smile.
Thank you for the email and for making me a part of it.
Regards,
Usha
Aami surely pothiyam AFNA loi.
Thanks
Sudeshna
Ankur ji:
What a great effort, wow - very inspiring. I will be very happy to support the cause - AND you do not have to run the mile for me :)
Chandra Chittoor
Ankur da
We will absolutely support your nobel cause. Thank you very much for everything you do.
Anujit
Dear Ankur,
Kudos to you for taking this challenge! I will contribute towards your goal asap. Best wishes!!
Krishanu
Your extra mile will definitely lead us to meet the target of Tapoban project. Run a marathon is such noble way of fund raising and attracts the crowd of all age groups. Looking at the perspective of AFNA run or our volunteers participation on marathon for a cause will become the major source of fund raising.
You could update your appeal with a minor correction , Tapoban residential building is four story structure.
Thanks , Chandan
It was a great work on your part my Friends. I've donated some to help the cause.
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Prakash Adhikari
Tapobon is becoming a great hope for differently enabled to accomplish something in their life
ReplyDeleteI physically saw the dream coming true for them
Great work Kumud Sir
Hitesh Kalita
Great effort! Best wishes from all four of us. Hope the contribution from our end helps you to reach your goal. Regards , Lina and Jayanta.
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