May 20, 2009
Dear Friends:
On June 20, 2009, I
will be running the very prestigious Mt. Washington Road Race to raise
funds for the Namje School Scholarship Fund to support twenty high school
students for two years. Namje Village in Bhedetar Village District Committee
(Bhedetar VDC), Nepal, is a very poor community. Without this scholarship
amounting to $500/person for two years, these twenty students will not
be able to complete their high school.
I am very excited to
run this challenging course and support this noble cause at the same
time. The 7.6-mile uphill race leaves even the most seasoned runners
gasping for breath. It will mean so much for me and my two teammates
to know that you support us as we trudge up the mountain, to know that
every step takes us closer not only to the finish line but also closer
to meeting the $10,000 target. The real finish line for this race, at
least for us, is at Namje where students are awaiting scholarships to
help them and their community move towards a better future. I ask for
your support to contribute any amount you are comfortable with online
at https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=5012 or
make checks payable to Help Nepal Network USA to support this cause.
Help Nepal Network
(HeNN) is supporting this fund drive. Help Nepal Network (www.helpnepal.net)
will raise and collect funds and provide 100% of the funds raised to
the scholarship fund. HeNN is a global charity founded by Nepalese and
run by Nepalese with chapters in twelve countries including Nepal, UK,
Australia, and US among others.
Thank you for supporting
us!
Sincerely,
Bijay Ghimire
Ishwar Khatiwada
(HeNN-USA member)
Ujwal Shrestha
About Help Nepal
Network:
HeNN’s main mission
is to provide health and education to the needy communities in Nepal.
In the last eight years, HeNN has completed numerous projects all over
Nepal, from Mugu to Sarlahi that included health posts, schools (new
and renovations), e-libraries, health camps, and electricity projects.
HeNN has won numerous awards for its work.
Donate online at:
(http://www.helpnepal.net/network/usa/index.htm)
Or Mail the check
payable Help Nepal Network USA to:
Niva Shrestha,
Treasurer
Help Nepal Network USA
24 Chandler Street
Arlington, MA 02474
