Hi There,
I'm running 7 marathons across 7 continents for Seeing is Believing (SiB). I am aiming to raise US$10,000 – which could support 400 adult or 150 pediatric cataract surgeries.
So far I have raised $7,509 through my runs at the Antarctica and SCB Jersey Marathons. I have another $13,491 to raise to reach my target of $10K. My next marathon will be the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2012 on 15th January 2012. I hope to raise $5,000 as part of my efforts to run the Full Marathon (42 Kms) at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon.
The Mumbai Marathon would complete 5 of the 7 continent series, with Africa and Australia to follow later this year. Do follow my progress on my blog at http://vinayasthana.blogspot.com/
I sincerely thank each and every one of you for your generous donations towards my Seeing is Believing fundraising earlier last year. However, the greed to do more for Seeing is Believing has got the better of me and I’m back for more. Needless to say much about SiB anymore, except that some of us have experienced firsthand the impact of Seeing is Believing projects is having at the grass root level. Read more about one such project in Mumbai : http://seeingisbelieving.org.uk/how-we-help/india/urban-comprehensive-eye-care-mumbai-india
Every dollar raised is matched by SCB, thus doubling the impact on ground. This is where I need your help. Please dig deep and donate what you can as everything raised really will make a difference and can give many people around the globe the gift of sight. By clicking on the donation button above and following the instructions, you can help to make a difference.
As always, for those of you unable to contribute monetarily, may I please request you to forward this link to your friends and family who’d be willing to support. I truly thank you for all of your continued support and encouragement.
Yours Sportingly,
Vinay