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NORTH AmERIcAN Newsline AUGUST 27, 2021 | The Indian Eye 24

bapS Charities ‘in the Joy of other Walk/run’

donates $50K to Support Susan g. Komen’s

mission to eradicate breast Cancer

Our Bureau
New York

n June 2021, BAPS Chari-
ties held its annual walk/run
Iacross 70 communities. This
year, unlike the past, the event
was primarily a virtual one out
of concern for the safety of the
participants and volunteers
due to the ongoing effects of
COVID-19.
Building from 2020 and
continuing its tradition of sup-
porting global and community
causes, this year’s walk/run sup-
ported Susan G. Komen and its
efforts to address breast cancer
on multiple fronts, including
advocacy, research and patient
support. In 2021, an estimated
281,550 new cases of invasive
breast cancer are expected to be
diagnosed in women in the U.S.,
along with 49,290 new cases
of non-invasive (in situ) breast Dhruval Amin, a BAPS in-person walk of this year’s Susan G. Komen’s efforts in
cancer. Charities volunteer, said, event. Organized in conjunction Los Angeles, said, “We are in-
Communities that have a
sense of shared responsibility “Breast cancer affects commu- with Susan G. Komen, partici- credibly grateful for the contin-
have a greater power to provide nities, their families and their pants, volunteers, and support- ued support of BAPS Charities.
help and assist those in need. friends. The partnership be- ers gathered at the Los Angeles Thanks to your support, we will
Year after year, BAPS Charities’ tween BAPS Charities and Su- Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA, be able to help more women

san G. Komen is an opportunity to recognize the commendable and men get the care they need
walks and events remind us that for us to work together to fur- works of both organizations. to live a longer, healthier life.”

by uniting in the spirit of service ther reduce deaths from breast During the pre-walk ceremony,
to others, we can all go further. cancer and increase awareness which included brief speeches “It’s astonishing to see ev-
In alignment with this mission,
participants in this year’s In The about this disease.” by State Senator Maria Elena eryone get together in new, in-
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a Durazo along with many other novative ways, despite such a
Joy Of Others Walk | Run col- participant, echoed this senti- public officials, BAPS Chari- tough year with the pandemic.
lectively pledged to walk 100 ment and said, “It’s such a great ties presented Susan G. Koman The way young and old adapt-
million steps. People of all ages opportunity to bring the family representatives with a $50,000 ed to the virtual format and
took part, from 5-year-old first- out and be able to do something donation. The gift was lever- spread the word was fantastic,”
time walkers to senior citizens.
The event format allowed par- together while helping a good aged months earlier as part of a said Nilkanth Patel, President,
ticipants to achieve their steps cause. I was also inspired to see matching gift campaign to raise BAPS Charities. “This year,
so many teenagers participat- an additional $50,000 for the over 11,000 walkers joined the
in a manner they felt comfort- ing, not just in the walk but also cause. All matched contribu- virtual event to take over 200
able and safe. It gave families sharing their personal stories on tions will go towards support- million steps, together. The col-
a noteworthy reason to get out social media. Engaging the next ing Susan G. Komen’s mission lective actions of the communi-
and do something together, all generation is essential, and I am in saving lives and investing in ty have helped support Susan G.
the while bringing attention to
a good cause. Over 11,000 reg- glad BAPS Charities shares that breakthrough research to pre- Komen as well as the numerous
istered participants logged over commitment.” vent and cure breast cancer. local and global charitable and
Speaking at the event, Mark humanitarian services conduct-
The virtual event conclud-
200 million steps, far exceeding ed with the organization’s only Pilon, Executive Director of ed by BAPS Charities.”
the initial goal.

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