Mangaluru: SJEC holds marathon in aid of Kodagu and Kerala flood victims


Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Sep 23: With a slogan of ‘Run for Humanity - A helping hand for flood victims Coorg and Kerala;, the department Business Administration, St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, organised a 10 kilometre marathon run on Sunday, September 23.

Bhaskar Moily, mayor, Mangaluru City Corporation and Vandana Shanubhag, Olympian and Arjuna awardee flagged off the run. Yashawanth Poojari, president, Lions Club, Mangaladevi, Diwakar B S treasurer, Lions Club, Ronald Isaac Gomes and Lokesh Bolar of Lions Club, Mangaladevi, were present as chief guests.

Addressing the gathering, Bhaskar Moily said, “It is good to see students coming forward with a unique idea for a good cause. We all knew about the recent floods which ruined the life of Coorg and Kerala. They lost everything. Without help from generous people, they are helpless. I salute the management, staff and students of SJEC. Through this marathon run, they upheld humanity. It is not only an event to collect funds for flood victims, but also an awareness drive giving a wonderful message on humanity. The slogan ‘Run for Humanity’ itself gives a bold and clear message on brotherhood and human values.”

Olympian Vandana said, “Today, the students and staff of SJEC are running for a noble cause. This run is special than other marathons. Today’s run is a symbol of helping mind and generosity. This 10 kilometre run will bring smiles on the faces of people in Coorg and Kerala. It brings a ray of hope in their lives. I congratulate all the participants and wish them a complete and successful run. I appreciate the college management and staff for the event which is directly related to humanity.”

Fr Wilfred Prakash D Souza, director, SJEC welcomed the dignitaries with flower bouquets. Dr Rio D’Souza, principal, Dr Prakash Pinto, dean, MBA and others were present.

The run started from at Mangaladevi Stadium, Mangaluru and came to an end at SJEC ground, Vamanjoor.

  

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Mon, Sep 24 2018

    Great initiative to help the needy.

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  • Anand, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 23 2018

    Nice Pictures..SJEC should conduct this type.of marathon every year.

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  • Lion Ronald Gomes, Vice Dist.Governor Dist.317-D

    Sun, Sep 23 2018

    We are glad that the Lions Club Mangaladevi of Lions Dist.317-D were a part of "Marathon Run for Humanity" in aid of Kodagu & Kerala flood victims along with SJEC, Vamanjoor. The enthusiasm of over 600 participants - aged and young alike in 10K Marathon was tremendous. Photo coverage of Daya Kukkaje is awesome.

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  • Ripson Lobo, Mangalore/Dubai

    Sun, Sep 23 2018

    Great initiative.

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.

    Sun, Sep 23 2018

    My big salute to SJEC for holding this prestigious marathon event in aid of Kodagu and Kerala flood victims. Both these places were devastated and many lives were lost and destroyed. No words to express on all those who participated in this marathon. The organizers did a fantastic job. Thanks to Dayanand Kukkaje of Daijiworld for the photo coverage of this event.

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