Kalyan Dutta-Choudhury had been a well-wisher and supporter of Assam
Foundation of North America (AFNA) and AFNA projects for a long time.
Dutta-Choudhury passed away recently and I would like to dedicate my marathon
run for the Tapoban project "In the loving memory of Kalyan Dutta-Choudhury ".
I have the fondest memory of Dutta-Choudhury - Kalyan da used to write various
stories specially on rituals , practices of lower Assam particularly in the
Gauripur area. As I am preparing for the run - I am overwhelmed with emotion,
filled with sadness , the long term associations spreading over ten years - at
the same time I am able to do something meaningful - that we will be able to
keep the legacy alive ....Please visit the link below
My Marathon dedication
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On Thursday, November 1, 2018, 6:55:54 PM CDT, Ankur Bora
[email protected] [NorthEastIndia]
<[email protected]> wrote:
Dear allI would like to update that my preparation for the Marathon next month
in Dallas is going on well. The outpouring of support for the fundraising has
been heartening and beautiful - so far around $2500 ( out of the target of
$5000) is raised or pledged. We appreciate all of our donors and supporters
Please visit the following video about the school "Tapoban" - you can also
support and contribute through the link
below.http://www.assamfoundation.net/news/our-campaigns/dallas-marathon-2018
ThanksAnkur
On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 7:54:44 AM CDT, Ankur Bora
[email protected] [NorthEastIndia]
<[email protected]> wrote:
In 2008, I ran a Marathon to support and raise moneyfor a school for
underprivileged children in my home state of Assam in India. Itwas a life
changing experience - the practice and the preparation for the run,
goingthrough the hurdle, focusing and reaching the finishing line , the race
taughthow to bring one's best self to every facet of life. The marathon and
thesuccessful fund raising campaign also showed me how this country America
standsfor those in need , how much can we do for poor and destitute. This year
I am running again for a school for differently-abledabandoned/orphaned
children called ‘Topoban’. The founder Kumud Kalita is asincere and upright man
who is doing everything he can in his capacity to helpthese children lead
fulfilling lives. I met him in person this year when I wasvisiting India,
witnessed some of these children performing on stage andrealized how he is
turning their disability to ability.
The residential school building is a two storystructure without an elevator.
Every day is a struggle for these children inwheelchair who needed to be lifted
by others. I am running to raise money forconstruction of a lift, an electrical
elevator which will greatly help thesechildren. I am running 50 KM this year at
Dallas, BMW UltraMarathon and appealing you to a sponsor for a mile at $100
each. We willacknowledge each of you and will provide Tax exempt receipt and
utilizationthrough our Foundation.
It’s going to be a grueling race spreading acrossmultiple cities, but when I
imagine the cheerful faces of these children, I getmotivated to run those extra
miles. I am starting from zero, but I am sure Iwill reach my goal of 50
sponsors with all of you. Today, on this auspicious occasion of Gandhi
Jayanti,I appeal you to support this cause, let’s all of us together cheer
thesechildren and change someone’s life for the better. You can contribution
onlineat
http://www.assamfoundation.net/give-back/donate
Please visit my site for further details
The extra mile and a run for a cause
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The extra mile and a run for a cause
In 2008, I ran a Marathon to support and raise money for a school for
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Thanks and God bless
Ankur Bora
[email protected]
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