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350 community members participate in social

‘Walk-Run’ organized by BAPS

OUR BUREAU
Queens, NY
n June 16th, 2024, BAPS
Charities hosted its annual
O“In the Joy of Others: Walk-
Run ‘’ in Flushing, NY, to support
the 109th Police Precinct community
Council and Holy Civic Association in
Queens, NY. The Walk united com-
munity members in a collective effort
to raise awareness for providing finan-
cial resources to enrich and enhance
109 precinct community council.
This year, nearly 350 community
members, including the Deputy Con-
sulate General of India, Varun Jeph,
NY state Senator John Liu, and Sandra
Ung, Judge Amish Doshi and Judge
Cassandra Johnson and Holy Civic
Association, President Denise Win-
ters were present at the Walkathon.
The event showcased a broad
spectrum of participation, from kids tation of what life is like, and we can she explained, “Community service is opportunity for participants to engage
to seniors, united for a common cause. get a lot further together, than if we the main thing for 109 Precinct Com- in living a healthier lifestyle but also
NY State Senator John Liu re- walk alone…that is what this event is munity Council for what is received, it served as a reminder of the profound
flected on the event’s significance, about.” When asked about the walk, is equally important to give.” impact collective efforts can have in
saying, “These walks are a represen- to NYC Councilwoman Sandra Ung The event not only provided an addressing local needs and challenges.

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