Vedanta Wisdom Trust at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025
Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM)
The Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) is among the world’s top 10 prestigious marathon events. Since 2003, it has provided a platform for individuals to showcase their sporting excellence and emerged as a prominent philanthropy platform in Asia. It brings together citizens of various backgrounds from the entire country and unites them through the joy of running, while highlighting the great spirit of this city in supporting various charities and causes. This year the marathon takes place on 19 January 2025!
Below are the races you can participate in at TMM 2025:
United Way Mumbai (UWM)
United Way Mumbai (UWM) has been the official Philanthropy Partner of TMM since 2009. As the official Philanthropy Partner, UWM enables participating NGOs to leverage the fundraising potential of the TMM and raise funds for their causes, while providing a platform for runners to contribute to the community by supporting social causes they care about, helping to create lasting change in our communities.
TMM, UWM and Vedanta Wisdom Trust (VWT)
This year Vedanta Wisdom Trust (VWT) is delighted to debut at the Tata Mumbai Marathon, running for a revolutionary cause: building the WORLD’S FIRST VEDANTA UNIVERSITY!
The Vedanta Wisdom Trust proposes to start a single domain Vedanta University, the first of its kind, which will impart the education that is the need of the hour. The main discipline of the university will be Vedanta, the ancient Indian philosophy of life and living. This education develops the human intellect. It aims to train youngsters to become life-ready, not just career ready. The university is designed to develop original thinking and to become an international centre of learning
How can you support VWT?
IMPORTANT: By supporting an NGO like VWT, you will be running in the TMM for charity. And that brings you many benefits compared to running independently. These include access to more race categories, a better chance of getting a slot in a race, and based on your level & type of charity, you are eligible for a race fee waiver, a confirmed slot, and other goodies.
1. Corporate Participation
IMPORTANT: The original deadline of 3rd October 2024 has been extended to 9th October 2024. Corporate registrations after 3rd October 2024 will be processed on a first come first serve basis till slots last.
Here is a unique opportunity for corporates to boost their brand visibility, foster team building, and give back to the community! Participate in the TMM with a team of your employees running in support of Vedanta Wisdom Trust. This prestigious event offers a platform to showcase your organization’s commitment to social responsibility while promoting camaraderie and teamwork among your staff.
By joining forces with Vedanta Wisdom Trust, you’ll not only contribute to the noble cause of building the World’s First Vedanta University, but also enjoy branding opportunities, and a host of other benefits.
Here are the donations for various team sizes:
To participate, get in touch with us on WhatsApp by clicking here.
2. Individual Participation
IMPORTANT: By individually supporting an NGO like VWT, you will be running in the TMM for charity. And that brings you many benefits compared to running independently. These include access to more race categories, a better chance of getting a slot in a race, and based on your level & type of charity, you are eligible for a race fee waiver, a confirmed slot, and other goodies.
a. You can run for VWT by availing a charity bib from us
What is a Charity Bib?
- It is an exclusive running slot reserved for a registered NGO i.e. VWT in this case. The Bib will have the VWT name on it.
- VWT has a limited number of Bibs which you can avail of at a premium.
- When you avail a Bib, it secures your participation as a runner at the TMM, even if you have missed the registration date or have been unable to qualify for the event.
- A Bib can be used for any race category you wish to participate in
To request a Bib, click here and then click on the blue button “GET CHARITY BIB”.
b. Raise Funds
You can become an Individual Fundraiser for VWT and help us by acquiring funds for the proposed Vedanta Wisdom University.
You can do this by:
- Creating your personal Fund-Raising Page on the UWM website
This works like Crowd Funding wherein you can raise funds by asking your family, friends & colleagues to donate for the cause. Their donations will reflect on your page. Top-performing fundraisers will get the opportunity to participate in a race of their choice.
We encourage Young Leaders (Fundraisers below the age of 21 years as on 19th January, 2025) to participate.
Click here and then click on the yellow FUNDRAISE button to create your page.
Below are the Fundraiser levels you can aim for at this year’s TMM. Higher levels get you better & better benefits:
c. Make a donation
You can make a donation by clicking here and then on the orange DONATE button.
NOTE: If you merely make a donation & then register for the TMM independently, you will not be running for charity and cannot avail of any charity related benefits.
All donations are eligible for a 50% tax exemption under section 80G.
d. Volunteer for us
And if you’re enthusiastic about getting involved and volunteering with VWT’s coordination team for this event, we welcome you to join our WhatsApp Group by clicking here.
