I Run They Learn

I Run They Learn

I Run They Learn is a community fundraising event held at Sean Diamond Park in Dublin, CA. The event centers on a 3 Miles run/walk and a community agenda that includes prayers, Carnatic music, yoga, games, Bollywood dance, and food truck or snack options.

The event supports Light of Life Trust and its programs in underserved villages in India. Registration fees are matched 1:1. The listed registration fee is $45.00. Participants receive free event swag.

The charity describes program activities in India that include education and retention efforts across 500 villages, vocational and college support, annual physical and eye exams, leadership training, extra tutoring, music and arts, nutrition, medical vans, vocational training, and agricultural training. The organization states a retention rate of 95 percent and says these services help keep children out of child labor, trafficking, and poverty. Programs also aim to involve and support parents to improve retention and outcomes.

The event combines a short-distance running component with cultural and community activities to raise funds for the described education and community development work. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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