Vini Batheja

About Me

We all have those moments that change our perspective. For me, it wasn't a sudden flash, but a quiet, growing realization sparked by 2 things : preparing for a run at the iconic Tata Mumbai Marathon and being touched by the work of Isha Vidhya.

I'm signing up for the run because I needed a challenge, that compels me to push my physical limits. However, I knew I couldn't run this monumental race just for that challenge or for that medal, I needed a deeper purpose.

I'm a first-time runner and I have the luxury of choosing this challenge. But for many children in rural India, they are the first-generation learners - they don't choose poverty, but they desperately need the chance to succeed. Hence I'm committing to run and raise INR 2,00,000 so that they can conquer the limits placed on their future while I conquer my physical limits.

Every blister, every ache, every moment of my preparation is no longer just for me, it is a sponsored step towards the day a child stands on their own - educated, confident and ready to lead.

Appeal

Sponsor my Dream Run - Help Educate a Child with Isha Vidhya

Isha Vidhya runs 10 rural schools, providing a holistic, English-medium education to over 10,000 students. Crucially, they offer FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to 60% of their students ensuring that financial constraints never force a bright student to drop out.

The fear I feel before a long run - that inner voice saying "you cant do this" - is nothing compared to the daily challenge these families face : deciding between feeding their child and educating them.

Isha Vidhya removes that impossible choice. They ensure these bright minds get a holistic, joyful learning experience that includes, computers, sports and a daily nutritious meal. By supporting Isha Vidhya, we are not just educating a child; we're changing the economic trajectory of a family.

Please help me make my first-ever fundraising campaign a success. Sponsor my run and invest in the unstoppable potential of a child.

Here are the donation categories (per child)

Full Education Support : INR 36,000
Scholarship per a child : INR 21,000
Transport : INR 7,750
Noon meals : INR 5,000
General donation: Any amount

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