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GET...SET...GO...

I kept saying NO. Until I had this experience...It was at this point I realized, I would have missed so much, had I not been there.

It was just after the Laila effect in the city that had just passed by. The Bangalore City was up and ready for its most awaited event. Event for a cause. A platform that brings together people from all walks of lives and supports a cause that they stand for. With no age bar, all it needed was the heart and the spirit for this occasion.

A bright Sunday morning of 23-May-10, the city was in its full spirits. It was the first time I was witnessing the Sunfeast Bangalore Run. Trust me! It was amazing. The experience was wonderful. The mere fact of being a part of this event and representing it is an experience in itself.

Most of us refrain from participating in such events for many reasons. We feel, how will it help, or make a difference if I am there or not. It does not Matter. To be frank, it does. It matters to all of them who are fighting for a cause. To be there to witness the huge support for various causes and boosts the morale of the participants. It gives all of them participating in the RUN a motivation to continue their work to lay another milestone in what they do. I feel this is what matters more than anything else does.

In a way, for common people who actually wants to do so much for the society but lacks time due to his/her own reasons, this is a platform to come together, be there, and do their bit.
The entire crowd was actually there at the Kanteerava stadium and the stadium in full cheers, colourful banners, representing their respective groups with full Josh!

On a personal front, I felt, this is one such event to know how many people are striving against all odds in bringing the various sections of the society together. It is a sight to see so many social organizations come together as one family and yet diversified in the kind of work they do.

There was some running for the underprivileged children, some for supporting the educations, some running to build up life skills, mid-day meals. There were also people supporting the environment factor. There were people supporting Alzheimer affected people fighting their own battle and bringing awareness about the same. A group were running for people affected with mental illness. There were people supporting for employment for disabled (I do not know how many of so-called “normal” are able).

I also noticed some youngsters who were in darkness but spread light by being a part of this RUN. There were also some confined to their wheelchairs. However, their undying spirit and courage to fight against all odds made the difference. Not only social organizations but also it was a mix of individuals, corporate that had come together.

I was glad and more than overwhelmed to witness such an event...I would encourage others to be a part of such event in the future. Even if you do not RUN, at least, be there to represent it. You will surely see the difference...This will bring a lot of change in your thought process as well.
So...Cheer for a Cause...A Cause that will bring Smiles on thousands of faces and brighten all our LIVES. I hope there will be much more in the coming years who will Say GET...SET...GO...RUNNING FOR A CAUSE...





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Unknown said…
Hey i am really happy you made it this time. See until u experience such thing one will not understand the importance of it. So i hope next time you will get your frds toooooo :)
May 25, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Kash said…
Well Lava you are right in saying that even one individual can make a difference. The day we understand this, the world would never be the same.

Keep writing!!

Bikash
May 29, 2010 at 1:31 PM
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