What a fantastic event! The world's most prestigious 10km run went off without a hitch on 31st May 2009, with enthusiastic participation from voluntary sector organisations, corporates, celebrities and locals! Bangalore cares was the Official Charity Partner for this event, supporting 90+ charities in their fund-raising activties. The huge turnout amply demonstrated namma Bengalooru's support for community events, charitable causes and personal fitness! Nearly 23000 runners participated in the Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore 2009 Run... and raised more than a crore of rupees for charitable causes.
Charity Highlights:
Participating charities
94 (up from 51 in 2008)
Charities who raised funds
81 - that is 86% (up from 71% in 2008)
Total funds raised through event
Rs.1,31,48,201 (more than thrice the 2008 amount)
Funds raised by 14 Care Champions
Rs. 20,66,726
Funds raised by 13 Corporate cares teams
Rs. 23,28,369
3,452 iCare runners raised amount
Rs. 87,49,638
Total number of donors
3578 (more than five times the 2008 number)
Largest individual donation
Rs. 10 lakhs: Mr. Amarnath Kamath for various charities
Largest iCare collection
Rs. 5.45 lakhs: Mr. M. Sundaram for various causes
Largest Care Champion collection
Rs. 6 lakhs: Mr. Jairaj for Assoc. for Mentally Challenged
2nd highest Care Champion
Ms. Gulecha: Rs.2.21 lakhs for various causes
The Kingfisher Costume Prize Contest: A riot of colour and creativity!
