Run For A Good Cause Tomorrow: A Marathon For Rural Children With Cancer In Mumbai

There is probably nothing more terrifying than growing up in the wards of a hospital. It is unfortunate to say that many children who have cancer do suffer from this kind of psychological pain, which remains inexplicable to many us, and St. Jude Childcare Centre in Mumbai is doing their bit to change this.

They try to ease down this pain for children who travel from remote villages into cities to undergo treatments by providing free accommodation and holistic support in an environment that doesn’t make them feel alienated. Their motto is to bridge the gap between what the hospital what the hospitals provide and what every child needs to get a fighting chance to beat cancer.

Moreover, they have many options that allow people to contribute their bit of support to these children. From sponsoring their travel to their treatments, St. Jude has created many pathways through which many of us can make a difference in their lives. In their support, YourHuntCity organised ‘Cause We Run,’ a walkathon/marathon taking place on the August 7. More than just that, this initiative allows participants to engage with St. Jude’s cause to have a better understanding of the challenges faced by the organisation.

If you haven’t made any plans for the weekend, we highly recommend this opportunity for you to engage a cause that definitely deserves more attention. For all you know, you may also run beside St. Jude’s champion, Nihad Panju who after overcoming Tubercular Meningitis at the age of 5, now runs in support of children suffering from cancer.

Where: Havana, The Gordon House Hotel, Colaba. This is the start and end location. 

When: August 7

Cost: Rs. 1000 per participant out of which 40 percent will go to St. Jude.
Registration is limited to 100 participants on a first come first served basis, and all registration is conducted online at their website. You can sign up for  7.5 kilometre run or the 5 kilometre walk.