As part of my effort to contribute and support combating poverty, illiteracy and child abuse and to promote education rights for underprivileged children, I am running the Austin Half Marathon on Sunday, February 15, 2009.

I will be raising funds and dedicating my efforts to Child Rights and You (CRY) America, which works towards this cause, as a member of the CRY Houston Action Center.

Please support me in making a difference, either by making a donation right here at my fundraising page and /or by spreading the word to family and friends or even becoming involved with a CRY chapter near you.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me on Cell: 817-366-3184, and/or Email: gauri_pat@yahoo.com

I look forward to receiving your valuable support.

Thank you,

Gauri Patankar.

About CRY America

CRY - Child Rights And You America Inc. is a 501c3 non profit organization driven by its vision of a just world in which every child has an equal opportunity to develop to his or her full potential. CRY works with its NGO partners to bring about long term and sustainable change to the lives of children, by empowering communities to address the root causes of illiteracy, poverty, discrimination and exploitation. For more information about CRY America please visit http://www.america.cry.org/.