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fifth edition of Standard Chartered Mumbai
marathon will be flagged off on 20 January
2008. Individuals, organisations and companies
have put on their running shoes to participate
in the big event all braced up with physical
fitness training, practice et al. But it is
not just another seasonal extravaganza that
the spirited people of Mumbai indulge in.
It is walking or in this case running the
extra mile for a noble cause. By teaming up
with various NGOs, corporate participants
and others sweat it out to raise funds for
a worthy cause.
Last
year the Aditya Birla Group ran the Mumbai
marathon and raised funds for Cancer Patients
Aid Association (CPAA). This year too the
Aditya Birla Group has joined in the philanthropic
effort in greater strength — 225 participants
have prepared themselves to run the marathon.
It's not just a day's sport for them but
a sincere effort to make a difference. Through
this, the participants will raise funds
for the Indian Council for Mental Health.
The
marathoners from the Aditya Birla Group
have taken due care to be physically fit
to participate in the event. 44 out of the
225 participants enrolled with Talwalkars
for a one-month programme customised for
the race. The rest underwent stamina building
and long distance training.
We
at the Aditya Birla Group applaud our marathoners
for braving the physical challenge of the
race. We wish them success in their chosen
cause.
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