On 27th April 2025, The World TCS 10K Marathon played a pivotal role in not only defining but also shaping the running culture in India for many years. This platform seamlessly and magnificently brings together a diverse spectrum of individuals.
The 17th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru for the first time is poised to welcome over 32,000 participants.
The participation breakdown encompasses 16,000 individuals in the Open 10k timed Marathon, approximately 9,000 in the 4.5km Majja run, 4,000 in Champions with Disability category and around 3,000 Silvers’ Run will congregate at the iconic Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground and take off on a scenic journey that winds past Bengaluru's famous landmarks.
MOHAN Foundation actively took part in the marathon by registering as a NGO partner and had an attempt to create awareness on the Organ donation to all the participants.
Thanks to the Ms. Ranjini Shankar, Mr. Nagendra Kumar and 17 Nursing staff from Narayana Hrudayalaya for raising an awareness on Organ Donation for making their special presence and joined hands for awareness program and cheered the runners with Organ donation slogan “Donate Organs - Save lives”, by holding the placards, by distributing the brochures.
Thanks to Mr. Anant Acharya, Mrs. Farzana and her daughter Ms. Kara, for participating in the Majja Run 4.5km category which is a participative, non-timed category fun run. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes and promote a social cause in this category. Mr. Anant was thrilled to RUN for a cause in a costume. T-shirt from MOHAN foundation with a placard with the promotion of “Organ Donation” message. He matched that with a hot pink dhoti and Mysuru Peta (traditional head gear) of Kannadigas. Ms. Farzana was excited to RUN with a designed costume from centred scratch around the theme of organ donation with the tag line – “Re-gifting myself – Live it then give it”.
Special thanks for Mr. Anant Acharya an Organ Donation ambassador for MOHAN Foundation and who is also an Organ Recipient.
The collective effort of participants of MOHAN Foundation not only celebrated personal achievements in the marathon but also significantly amplified the message of organ donation advocacy. Their participation served as a powerful demonstration of the Foundation's commitment to fostering a culture of organ donation awareness. The Foundation expresses gratitude to the ambassadors for their invaluable contributions in advancing the mission of organ donation awareness.
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