By Focuses on harnessing support for Cricket for the Visually Impaired ahead of the 2nd T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, 2017
Bengaluru: Commemorating the “World Disability Day”, every year, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled organizes a Walkathon on a specific theme. The walkathon is organized to primarily involve people across the country and spread awareness for a common cause. The Bengaluru Walkathon is perceived as a platform to bring together people from various sects of the Society and walks of life, including people with disabilities to enhance awareness on their needs and more importantly call for concerted action.
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled Announced the 12th Bengaluru Walkathon. The walkathon is scheduled on the 10th of December, 2016, Saturday, 3 pm, at the Kittur Rani Chennamma Stadium, Jayanagara and is themed on Cricket for the Blind, “I support Cricket for the Blind… Do you?”, where the objective is to support cricket for the visually impaired and also promote the upcoming 2nd T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind, scheduled to be played between 29th January to 12th February 2017, across multiple cities in India.
The Walkathon will be flagged off from the Kittur Rani Chennamma Stadium, Jayanagara and will proceed towards Jayanagar 4th Block, 3rd Block, South End Road and will finally culminate at the Kittur Rani Chennamma Stadium. The walkathon is expected to witness an excellent support and participation of over 15,000 people, that includes corporate companies, NGOs, General Public, Partners, Students and the Differently abled.
People who intend to participate and support the cause can visit the website https://samarthanam.org/walkathon/ and register. Alternately people can also call and register on +91 9449864784 / +91 9480809589. There is also an option to contribute financially towards driving the cause.
Addressing the media Mr. Mahantesh GK, Founder Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, said, “Samarthanam Walkathon is perceived as an ideal example towards involving people with disabilities and other individuals to come together and support Cricket for the blind, which is an effort towards making the most adored game of cricket accessible to the visually impaired. Consecutively the event makes way towards building an inclusive society free from discrimination. I would like to urge Bangalore to walk along with us and convey your support for the blind cricketers across the globe. My sincere thanks to all the sponsors and partners for their continuous support which will drive the walkathon to an outstanding success”.
About Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled: Registered as a Trust in 1997, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working towards creating education and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and from underserved communities. The larger vision of our organization is to work towards an inclusive society which provides equal opportunities for all. More details on our website: www.samathanam.org
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