VSO begins Daan Utsav with ‘Kidathon’

September 27, 2017 09:19 am | Updated 09:19 am IST - MANIPAL

Children participating in ‘kidathon’ in Manipal.

Children participating in ‘kidathon’ in Manipal.

Volunteer Services Organization (VSO) of Manipal University chose to launch “Daan Utsav” differently this year. As the “Joy of Giving” week begins next Sunday (October 2) and continues till October 8, VSO, along with the university’s Sports Council, did something new – organised a “Kidathon” for children below the age of 10, here on Sunday (September 24).

A release issued here stated that the idea of the Kidathon was to inculcate in them the essence of Daan Utsav.

There was a good response for the walk with about 250 of them taking part.

It began with H.S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of Manipal University, flagging off the walk at the multi-purpose indoor sports complex, Marena. It culminated at the Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC), where zumba for the children was held.

Children from workers’ colonies in Udupi and Manipal also took part in the event walking along with the children of the faculty and from Madhav Kripa School. Over 200 VSO students and other faculty members were also present.

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