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

Hello Friends and Family,

As many of you know, I am training to run my first half marathon, the Philly Half Marathon, on November 18, 2007. Running long distance has never been my strength so I am pushing myself hard to train and hopefully, finish the half marathon. Running for a charity that is making a difference in India is providing additional motivation to run.

I am running for Lend-A-Hand India charity that provides vocational training to deserving boys and girls from poorer communities in rural India so people develop practical skills and stay in their neighborhoods rather than migrating to the cities where there is congestion and tougher standard of living. The funding will go towards generating additional training and employment opportunities. To learn more about the mission of this noteworthy organization, please click on www.lend-a-hand-india.org

My goal is to raise $100 per mile for a total of $1300. Feel free to donate on a per mile basis (it will give me extra motivation to finish the half marathon) or a lump sum. I am hoping that you will help me achieve this goal by donating.

If you wish, you can contribute by sponsoring me in one of two ways:
1. Online through PayPal. Click on the button below - no PayPal account required
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 generous companies, please click here. The EIN for Lend-A-Hand India is 90-0150814. If you need any help with this process, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you very much for your support!

Vimal

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

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

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