By
bgadhi00
Leicester
I decided to change my lifestyle since the turn of the year and love the idea of becoming healthy and raising money for a great cause. I decided to challenge myself by taking part in a 10k run, to raise money for Square Mile India. Square Mile India is close to my heart as I am of Gujarati origin and have visited the ashram on a number of occasions. I have seen first-hand the great work that the Square Mile India team has done, and I hope the money I raise will help them to continue to make a difference to the lives of these vibrant and amazing children.
De Montfort University (DMU) Square Mile India officially launched in February 2016, and has since seen 25 trips head to India with students, staff and friends of the University. In total, 18 trips have been to Ahmedabad, in Gujarat, to work with Manav Sadhna, based at the historic Gandhi Ashram. Participants of the trips have engaged with hundreds of children and adults from the local slum communities, volunteering on various projects.
Since the launch, over £35,000 has been raised by students, staff and friends of the University. Currently any funds raised support the 120 children that live in the Manav Sadhna Hostel, providing them with food, shelter, medical supplies, sports equipment, school uniforms, extra education and much more.
How else have we helped so far?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMOvm77TV50
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