JOIN USThe 10th edition of the ‘Spirit of Wipro’ Run 2015 saw over 68,000 participants across the globe. Out of this, 12,000 employees from Bengaluru participated in the event here.
Thousands of employees, their families, friends, customers, partners, analysts and suppliers ran together at different locations across the world.
The theme of this year’s event was ‘Run with a purpose,’ focused on educating children with disability. Through this event, the IT giant raised funds to support this cause.
Speaking about the initiative and the theme chosen, Anurag Behar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Wipro Limited, said, “The theme for the run highlights our long-term commitment to social and community causes. This year, many employees and their families have been involved in volunteering initiatives across the world.”
The Run was held in 16 cities including Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The event had an officially timed 21K run (half marathon) in Bengaluru and a 10K run in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Kochi, Mysuru and Hyderabad.
World Peace Marathon
Over 500 students and 40 Indian Air Force personnel took part in the World Peace Marathon held to mark the ‘International Day of Peace’ in the City on Sunday.
Mayor B N Manjunatha Reddy who flagged off the event at Cubbon Park said the programmes that promote peace and harmony should be organised often in the City.
“Bengaluru is a peace-loving city. The ban on movement of vehicles in the Park has given rise to many activities. We shall plan for more such programmes,” he added.
The event was jointly organised by Raja Housing in association with Asportz International Bengaluru.