Chennai: United Way Chennai is hosting Run United 2020 – a virtual marathon fundraiser where participants can walk, run, or cycle a specific distance during the Daan Utsav Week – 2 to 8 October.
It has created the campaign, #UnitedForStreetVendors to help street vendors who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Unlike a traditional marathon, this virtual event allows you to stay active however you want, wherever you are and still help a family in need. Whether you want to take a brisk early morning walk around the neighborhood, run on the treadmill, or cycle on the main road, all you need to do is pledge a distance and cover it. You can track your progress daily using any fitness app of your choice and submit your details via email.
As part of the #UnitedForStreetVendors campaign, United Way Chennai has been providing financial assistance to these families by transferring Rs 5,000-7,000. This amount helps them pay for groceries, shop rent, meet medical expenses for the family etc, said a press release.