<p>To raise funds for education of millions of underprivileged children in India, Australian ultra marathoner, Samantha Gash is set to begin a 3800 km run across India.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Kicking off from August 22, Gash will attempt to run nearly 3,800 km from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to Mawsynram in Meghalaya within a period of 76 days.<br /><br />A former lawyer by profession, the 31-year-old has taken this Run India project challenge to raise funds to support six World Vision Area projects that focuses on education.<br />"This is the biggest challenge I have ever undertaken. When you consider the challenges many children face on a daily basis, this is not comparable," she said.<br /><br />On choosing the world's second largest populous country to run, Gash said "I fell in love with India's diversity. But the problem children here face are heart breaking."<br /><br />"I am ready to make my hands dirty to make sure their hands are clean," she added.<br />The Run India project aims to raise funds to support six World Vision Area Development Projects that focus on education in Jaipur, Barmer, Kanpur, North-West Delhi, Hardoi and Pauri.<br /><br />Australia's High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu also appreciated Samantha's determination and vitality. She was pleased that Samantha's run will raise money for less-privileged children's education in India.<br /><br />"I commend Samantha for undertaking such a challenging adventure. Her run is in keeping with the spirit of adventure for which Australians are known," Sidhu said.<br /><br />When asked if she would be following a special diet plan during the run, she said "What is the meaning of reaching out to Indians if I don't taste the Indian cuisine. I will love to have dal, roti, palak paneer. But will definitely avoid high carbs."<br /><br />In 2010, Gash became the youngest person and first female ever to finish the Four Desert Grand Slam. At 25 she was the youngest person to attempt the race.<br /><br />She has run through some of the extreme locations. From deserts in Chile, China, Egypt and Antarctica, to the mountains of Nepal, New Zealand, India.<br /><br />The journey of her 2010 marathon has also inspired a movie named 'Desert Runners' in which she is the main character.<br /><br />She follows a mantra to reach out to people -"use what you're good at to impact what you are passionate about".<br /><br />Samantha is the second ultra marathoner to take such a challenge this year. In January- March, former Australian ultra-marathoner Pat Farmer undertook a 4600km run through 12 states from Kanyakumari to Srinagar. <br /></p>
<p>To raise funds for education of millions of underprivileged children in India, Australian ultra marathoner, Samantha Gash is set to begin a 3800 km run across India.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Kicking off from August 22, Gash will attempt to run nearly 3,800 km from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to Mawsynram in Meghalaya within a period of 76 days.<br /><br />A former lawyer by profession, the 31-year-old has taken this Run India project challenge to raise funds to support six World Vision Area projects that focuses on education.<br />"This is the biggest challenge I have ever undertaken. When you consider the challenges many children face on a daily basis, this is not comparable," she said.<br /><br />On choosing the world's second largest populous country to run, Gash said "I fell in love with India's diversity. But the problem children here face are heart breaking."<br /><br />"I am ready to make my hands dirty to make sure their hands are clean," she added.<br />The Run India project aims to raise funds to support six World Vision Area Development Projects that focus on education in Jaipur, Barmer, Kanpur, North-West Delhi, Hardoi and Pauri.<br /><br />Australia's High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu also appreciated Samantha's determination and vitality. She was pleased that Samantha's run will raise money for less-privileged children's education in India.<br /><br />"I commend Samantha for undertaking such a challenging adventure. Her run is in keeping with the spirit of adventure for which Australians are known," Sidhu said.<br /><br />When asked if she would be following a special diet plan during the run, she said "What is the meaning of reaching out to Indians if I don't taste the Indian cuisine. I will love to have dal, roti, palak paneer. But will definitely avoid high carbs."<br /><br />In 2010, Gash became the youngest person and first female ever to finish the Four Desert Grand Slam. At 25 she was the youngest person to attempt the race.<br /><br />She has run through some of the extreme locations. From deserts in Chile, China, Egypt and Antarctica, to the mountains of Nepal, New Zealand, India.<br /><br />The journey of her 2010 marathon has also inspired a movie named 'Desert Runners' in which she is the main character.<br /><br />She follows a mantra to reach out to people -"use what you're good at to impact what you are passionate about".<br /><br />Samantha is the second ultra marathoner to take such a challenge this year. In January- March, former Australian ultra-marathoner Pat Farmer undertook a 4600km run through 12 states from Kanyakumari to Srinagar. <br /></p>