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About Me
My name is Aditya Mehta, I am 36 years old. I have been running since 2015 and in January 2016 I ran my first HM and it was an incredible experience. Since then I have never looked back and my passion for running has grown immensely. I have recently also completed a certificate course in Marathon Training from ESA. I was diagnosed with epilepsy very early on when I was just 3.5 years old. At age 5, I was also in Hepatic Coma (Hepatitis A) for 1 week in hospital. Over the years, I have had several petit mal (short) and grand mal (long) episodes of seizures. In 2011, I got operated for epilepsy, craniotomy surgery was done and now I am seizure free since last 4.5 years. Since 2023, I compete in Triathlons. Done 8 Triathlons till date and Swimming was something I learnt only in 2022 for the first time. I have done 3 -70.3 events since 2023 which includes 1.9kms Swim+ 90kms Bike + 21kms Run. 2023 - Goa, 2024 - Turkey, 2025 - Estonia
Appeal
SAMMAN Association is an organization for People with Epilepsy. AIM of SAMMAN Association is to empower all people with epilepsy and ensure they get the right kind of education, jobs and have a good life overall.
In society, today there is a social stigma that exists about Epilepsy. Anyone sees a person getting a seizure, they think there is something wrong with the person and is abnormal. Epilepsy is a disorder but it is a temporary problem which with the right awareness, care and treatment can be resolved.
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, and affects people of all ages. Out of the 50 million people with epilepsy worldwide, 80% reside in developing countries.
About 12 million people with epilepsy in India.Around 14 people per 1,000 populations are prone to suffer from epilepsy in India with higher estimates in children and young adults, and in rural areas.
Epilepsy is quite a serious problem in India. Nearly 95% of the people with active epilepsy do not receive treatment for their condition.
With the funds received from this, I would like to help SAMMAN Association with:
1.Rural Epilepsy Clinics:
2.Training programs Empowerment programs
3.Epilepsy Awareness programs
4. Public awareness programs
Many people are not that privileged and do not have enough money for basic Anti-epileptic medicines or even for their treatment. By fundraising the money here, I would like to ensure that they have a seizure free and healthy life.
MESSAGES
6 Donor Messages
Keep up the good work!
AJIT MEHTA
24th January 2026
All the best for your good work
ZULEKHA KHUMRI
14th January 2026
Taking initiative towards such a meaningful cause indeed???
ARJUN DEOKAR
23rd November 2025
Dear Aditya, you are an inspiration! We deeply wish you continued success in your life journey.
SALEEM BHATRI
20th October 2025
You guys are doing amazing work and spreading awareness where it's really needed!
TISHYA KAUL
5th October 2025
Dear Aditya,
Your journey is nothing short of extraordinary — from overcoming immense health challenges to becoming a passionate runner, triathlete, and now an inspiration for so many. Your resilience, discipline, and determination reflect the true spirit of sports and life.
It is incredible to see how you turned obstacles into milestones — running half marathons, conquering triathlons, and pushing boundaries with every race. Learning swimming just recently and completing multiple 70.3 events shows your courage to keep growing and taking on new challenges.
I am deeply inspired by your story and proud to support your campaign. Wishing you continued strength, health, and success in every race you take on — both on the track and in life.
All the very best, keep inspiring!
NILAY DALAL
13th September 2025
