New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The upcoming edition of the Vedanta Half Marathon (VDHM) has raised Rs 3.7 crore with support from 60 plus Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), corporates and citizens for philanthropy purposes.
For the first time, Lakshyaa, partnered with the race as its philanthropy partner and helped surpass the fundraising benchmarks of previous years. Together with over 60 NGOs, 15 corporates, and more than 60 individual fundraisers, supported by countless of donors and runners, the platform has successfully mobilised over Rs 3.7 crore.
Current fundraising figures include Rs 3.04 crore raised through corporates, Rs 47 lakh raised through individual fundraisers. Direct donations amounting to Rs 7 lakh were made on NGO pages.
NGOs also raised over Rs 13 lakh through charity b