On the
19th of July, more than 350 people including OSBM youth members
gathered at Hainult Forest Country Park for Om Sharavanabhava Seva Trust’s first sponsored walk.
The
money raised from this sponsored walk was used to help the blind in Sri Lanka.
A portion of the funds raised also went to Woodland Trust, a charity in the UK,
keen to protect nature.
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| Charity walk for Om Sharavanabhava Seva Trust |
Despite
the early start, everyone was eager to begin the 5 mile walk especially with
Swami being there to take the lead. We began the walk enthusiastically and our
energy amplified throughout as we all chanted mantras, danced and even ran
parts of the walk.
As we
walked through the scenic setting, we were greeted by sevadals at six pit
stops, who were there ready to quench our thirst. The number six was chosen
especially to symbolise the six abodes of Lord Murugan.
Walking
with Swami was a truly divine experience, the positive vibration and energy was
unmatchable. We were all unaware of the time and before we knew it we had
completed the 5 mile walk.
The
sponsored walk was undoubtedly a success. It was truly a day filled with
enlightenment in the presence of Swami and we all felt privileged to be able to
help towards such worthwhile causes. We now look forward to the next sponsored
event which we hope will be as successful as this one.
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Sponsored Walk
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