BAPS Charities Walk to benefit Diabetes Association

LOS ANGELES: BAPS Charities is taking part in 'United We Serve', by organizing a Walkathon on September 19 at Crossroads Park, Chino Hills. 'United We Serve' is a national effort launched by President Obama to engage Americans in serving their communities this summer.

In keeping with its Walkathon theme, "Building a Better Community, One Step at a Time", part of the proceeds from this year's  Walkathon will go to American Diabetes Association  and Friends of the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library. 

"We are pleased to join this national effort and thank the President for making this call to service," said Nilkanth Patel, President of BAPS Charities. "BAPS Charities has organized nearly 125 events this summer including walkathons, health fairs, blood donation drives, and health awareness campaigns across the country and I encourage community members to volunteer and participate in these events."

"This will be a tremendous opportunity for two groups dedicated to the well-being of Chino Hills, to work together and serve this great community" said Kalpesh Mistry, Public Relations Coordinator at Chino Hills Mandir.

Over 35 BAPS Charities centers throughout North America will hold walkathons in their region. Part of the proceeds from all the walkathons will go towards local causes.

India Post News Service