On December 5, 2024, MOHAN Foundation (MF) was invited to the VDMH 2024 Philanthropy Award Ceremony, organized by the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) in collaboration with its official philanthropy partner, United Way Delhi (UWD). Held at the Inspire Hall, Le Meridien, New Delhi, the event highlighted the transformative power of community-driven action and meaningful contributions. MF’s participation reflected its unwavering commitment to saving lives through organ donation and transplants, particularly through its initiative, Anudaan: Making Transplants Affordable.
Representing MF at the event were Ms. Pallavi Kumar, Executive Director, MF NCR; Ms. Simran Anand, Programme Officer, MF NCR; and Mr. Jason Joshua Moses, one of the youngest runners, who raised an impressive ₹2.7 lakh for the cause.
Earlier, on October 20, 2024, MF actively participated in the 19th edition of VDHM at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. The MF team included Ms. Sanya Santosh, Programme Officer, Delhi NCR; Mr. Sanchit Arora, Project Leader, AIIMS Rishikesh; and interns Ms. Eram Firdous and Mr. Sameer Khan from Jamia Millia Islamia. They collaborated with four individual runners—Mr. Jason Moses, Mr. Neetin Verma, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Sawani, and Mr. Kunwarsen—who collectively raised awareness and funds to make life-saving organ transplants accessible to underprivileged patients.
MF was honoured with a certificate for being the highest fundraising NGO in the health cause category, solidifying its leadership in promoting healthcare philanthropy. Additionally, Mr. Jason was felicitated with a trophy for being the highest fundraising young leader, emphasizing the critical role of youth involvement in advancing social causes. His remarkable contribution highlighted the power of individual efforts in driving significant change.
"I am deeply grateful to MOHAN Foundation for giving me the opportunity to raise funds for a cause that is truly close to my heart," said Mr. Jason during the felicitation.
The 19th edition of VDHM marked a milestone in philanthropy, raising ₹3.3 crore for 12 social causes through the participation of 78 NGOs, 70 fundraisers, and corporate supporters. Since its inception, VDHM has raised ₹84.5 crore, establishing itself as one of India’s most impactful platforms for charitable giving.
The event celebrated various contributors, including philanthropists Deepak Sharma and Deepika Sharma, alongside organizations like HDB Financial Services Limited, which made notable contributions to their respective causes. MF stood out as a vital partner in advancing the marathon’s mission of collective impact and social change.
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