The man behind 'Tare Zameen Par' and 'Stanley Ka Dabba', who is also the villain in 'Singham Returns', Amole Gupte, has urged people to participate in MUSTRun 2014. Run for fitness or run for supporting a cause, is the motto of the marathon, which will be held on December 14 in Bandra.
Which ward is organising it?
It is being oragnised by H-West federation that aims to make Bandra, Khar and Santa Cruz disabled-friendly. The run is to make disabled-friendly infrastructure in the city. It will start and end at St. Stanislaus High School ground, and around 5,000 people are expected to take part in it.
Guptespeak
Talking about the run, Gupte said, "It's sad to see how there is a lack of social interaction among people. Here is a chance for us to change that. I have been associated with children from municipal schools and this is a perfect way to get them involved."
It's no surprise that Gupte is associated with such a cause. He believes in working to remove indifference from the society.
What about funds?
The event has a 1-km run for the disabled. Most of the funds collected would be given for development of the disabled.
Problems faced by disabled
Activist Neenu Kewlani, who has been fighting for the rights of the differently-abled, said: "We have been fighting for this cause for a long time. The infrastructure in the city are not at all friendly to people with disabilities. From public transportation to public offices, nothing is accessible to them.”
Run Mumbai run...
Anandini Thakoor, chairperson, H-West Federation, said, "This year, MUSTRun will be an expression of solidarity by Mumbaikars in making the city more humane, cleaner and respecting the dignity of women and the physically disabled."
For further information log on to www.mustrun.in
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