Date: April 2025
Location: Bengaluru
Running with Purpose. Racing for Fragile Lives.
The spirit of our mission came alive at the 2025 TCS World 10K Bengaluru, where every stride carried the hope of a healthier beginning for India’s most vulnerable newborns.
In the lead-up to the event, we witnessed extraordinary commitment at the pre-run press meet, with ₹25 Lakhs raised even before the starting line was crossed. This remarkable milestone was powered by a passionate group of supporters, including two of our youngest and most inspiring fundraisers:
- Naysa (age 10) – Raised ₹1.6 Lakhs
- Tia (age 16) – Raised ₹ 5 Lakhs
Together, they contributed a powerful ₹6.6 Lakhs, making their impact deeply personal because Tia’s brother and young Naysa were once NICU babies themselves.
Their stories are a full-circle reminder of why we run: to give every seriously ill newborn from an underserved family the chance to grow, thrive, and someday give back.
Beyond the Finish Line
This year, NFI mobilised a diverse movement, from youth ambassadors and corporate partners to individual fundraisers and professional runners, all uniting to champion neonatal health.
Thanks to this collective effort, NFI was awarded Gold Level Fundraiser Status by the TCS 10K team, with a cumulative fundraising total of ₹25.6 Lakhs for the year.Every kilometre run helped expand care. Every donation helped reach a cradle.
Together, we proved that when movement meets mission, lives change.
