Sponsor Punyashree's "Run for a dream" - a dream to make a difference

Dear All,

As many of you know, I'm currently training to run a half marathon, the Philadelphia Half Marathon on November 18th. I've always admired people who run long distance races and am thrilled to be finally on the path towards accomplishing this myself. As a running "novice", going from zero to 13 is proving to be a true test of my physical and mental strength and I love every moment of it (well, more like after training!).

As exciting as completing the race will be, what will make this experience even more special is making a difference for a cause that I truly believe in. Lend-A-Hand India is an organization that provides vocational training, educational assistance and small loans to hundreds of deserving high school students from poorer communities in India. What better way to help than by empowering them to be self sufficient and contributing members of society. You can learn more about the mission and activities of this organization by clicking on www.lend-a-hand-india.org

I hope that you will join me to help achieve this goal by contributing to Lend-A-Hand. My goal is to raise $1300. You can contribute in one of two ways:
1. Online through PayPal. Click on the button below (you do not need a PayPal account)
2. By writing a check to "Lend-A-Hand India" and sending it to the address below.

All contributions you make are TAX-EXEMPT. Also, most corporations will MATCH YOUR DONATION! You can find the appropriate forms by going to your company's philanthropy site. For a selected list of such companies, please click here. The EIN for Lend-A-Hand India is 90-0150814. If you need any help with this process, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks so much for your support!

Punya

For a contribution by check, please make the check payable to "Lend-A-Hand India" write "Sponsorship for Punyashree Viswanath" in the memo and mail to:

Lend-A-Hand India
784 Columbus Avenue #10G
New York NY 10025, USA

Read about our volunteers' past experiences
Raj Gilda - New York Marathon (November 2006)
Pooja Gupta - Queens Half Marathon (May 2006)
Raj Gilda - New York Marathon (November 2005)
Timir Naik - Run for a Dream (October 2005)
Dina Deligiorgis - Queens Half Marathon (May 2005)
Raj Gilda - San Diego "Rock n Roll" Marathon (June 2004)
Raj Gilda - Paris Marathon (April 2003)