<p>Rotary E-Club of Utkrishta and District Interact 3190 have organised a kids walkathon on Sunday as a pre-event to celebrate Children’s Day.</p>.<p>The fundraiser event is aimed at empowering children. “The funds collected from the event will be utilised to sponsor paediatric surgeries to underprivileged children. Nearly 170 babies, which need a surgery, have been identified,” said Dr Subhashini Ramaswamy, charter president of the Rotary Club of Utkrishta.</p>.<p>Apart from the surgeries, there have been requests from the education sector and a portion of the funds will also be used to create a hygienic environment in government schools.</p>.<p>“There are many other programmes that have been planned - from setting up libraries in government schools to improving hygiene. We plan to take up a number of projects,” she explained.</p>.<p>The registrations are open for the event and those interested can also register on spot at Cubbon Park on Sunday at 6.30 am.</p>.<p>Registration link: https://rotaryutkrishta.org.in/walkathon.html</p>
<p>Rotary E-Club of Utkrishta and District Interact 3190 have organised a kids walkathon on Sunday as a pre-event to celebrate Children’s Day.</p>.<p>The fundraiser event is aimed at empowering children. “The funds collected from the event will be utilised to sponsor paediatric surgeries to underprivileged children. Nearly 170 babies, which need a surgery, have been identified,” said Dr Subhashini Ramaswamy, charter president of the Rotary Club of Utkrishta.</p>.<p>Apart from the surgeries, there have been requests from the education sector and a portion of the funds will also be used to create a hygienic environment in government schools.</p>.<p>“There are many other programmes that have been planned - from setting up libraries in government schools to improving hygiene. We plan to take up a number of projects,” she explained.</p>.<p>The registrations are open for the event and those interested can also register on spot at Cubbon Park on Sunday at 6.30 am.</p>.<p>Registration link: https://rotaryutkrishta.org.in/walkathon.html</p>