Special Feature – Running for a DREAM – and DREAM A DREAM

Special Feature Ramesh Prabhu – Running for a DREAM – and DREAM A DREAM On Monday, May 3, I clocked 7 km in 45 minutes. The next day, I managed 5 km in about 33 minutes. And the day after that I ran 8 km in just under 54 minutes. I then took a break but hit the treadmill again yesterday, May 7, to notch up 6 km in about 40 minutes. Why am I doing this at age 51? I am trying to get into shape for the Sunfeast World Run on May 23. I had taken part in the run last year too. In fact, last year was very special for me for three reasons. One, it was the first time I was participating in an event of this magnitude. Two, I got an opportunity to run with my mentee, Kishore. I had become his mentor the previous February, after volunteering for Dream A Dream’s unique mentoring programme, and the two of us were able to bond memorably not only with each other but also with other mentors and mentees. Three, I was able to raise about Rs.50,000 in donations from my well-wishers – relatives, friends, colleagues in India and abroad – for Dream A Dream.  So when I received an email from Dream A Dream last month informing me about this year’s Sunfeast Run, I was delighted. Once again it gives me a chance to do something for an organization that has brought so much joy into the lives of children who have had a bleak past but who can now look forward to a better future, thanks to Dream A Dream’s many initiatives.  This time I hope to raise Rs.1 lakh in donations for Dream A Dream. Wish me luck!