Rakshanda Khan, Ranvir Shorey to run the marathon to support a cause Make-A-Wish Foundation of India

Rakshanda Khan, Ranvir Shorey to run the marathon to support a cause Make-A-Wish Foundation of India

MUMBAI: The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 07' will witness 57 Make-A-Wish volunteers, staff members and supporters participating in the 6 km Dream Run, endorsing one of the most unique causes - granting wishes of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.

The group will be led by the Founder Trustee Mr. Uday Joshi and his wife Mrs. Gita Joshi. Encouraging Make-A-Wish Foundation's 1 st attempt at the Marathon, are three well-known names - Ms. Rakshanda Khan, Mr. Ranvir Shorey and Mr. Rajat Kapoor.

 

Looking forward to the occasion, Founder Trustee - Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of India, Mr. Uday Joshi enthused, "We are very excited about being a part of this world renowned event. We invite more people to come forward and be a part of our cause and help us spread smiles on the faces of many more children."

 

Rakshanda Khan, who is equally touched by the cause, says, " I am glad to be running for Make-A-Wish Foundation® of India, an NGO that fulfills the cherished wishes of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. It is a cause very close to my heart and I urge you all to show solidarity in furthering this noble cause of Make-A-Wish Foundation ®." Mr. Shorey echoed similar sentiments.