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About A Race against Diabetes

A Race against Diabetes event being organized by RIDS in consultation with leading corporate, associations, doctors, college students and institutions. More than 50 schools(10+2 Standards) , Fifteen universities from Varanasi and nearby districts are participating in the event. The programme is likely to be attended by mass leaders, bureaucrats and other successful persons from all hues and different walks of life.

'A Race against Diabetes', is conceptualised to raise awareness amongst the people of Varanasi and nearby more than 10 districts, regarding the harmful impact of Diabetes and effective measures to control it. The organization plans to enroll number of national level athletes , celebrities and member of parliament, for the marathon so as to make it a mega sporting spectacle. Local residents from all backgrounds and age groups would be encouraged to take part in the marathon so that the city of Varanasi & nearby districts gets the maximum benefit.

About Varanasi

Varanasi has been in the recent news for a number of reasons. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi winning his Lok Sabha election from the city to the major Ganga cleanliness mission, the city has been in the limelight every alternate day. Mr.Modi aims to developing Varanasi as a national hub for culture and heritage , professionals and consultants engaged in identifying tourism hotspots in and around Varanasi, beautification, landscaping, mapping the city for better movement and security.

But a look beyond the present would tell you that the holy of Varanasi has one of the oldest histories attached to it. One of the oldest living cities in the world, Varanasi is renowned as the favourite city of Lord Shiva. This is the reason behind city’s other name, “Shiv ki nagri”. The city also finds mention in one of the oldest texts, the Rig-Veda, where it is mentioned by the name ‘Kashi’. The Rig-Veda refers to the city has a well known and highly acknowledged centre of learning.

Named as ‘the holy city’, Varanasi is also believed to be the place where Tulsidas composed Ramcharitmanas. Apart from its religious significance, the city is also home to the Banaras Hindu University, one of the largest residential Universities in Asia.

About Varanasi Marathon

“Just run & you will be fine!” Running is, undoubtedly, one of the most underrated activities in India. A proven cure of hundreds of health issues, running can be a boon for ailing patients. Contrary to the expensive equipments required for other exercises, running is easy, free and fun! This is why RIDS chose to organize the Varanasi Marathon – ‘A Race against Diabetes’, to raise awareness amongst the people of Varanasi and nearby district regarding the harmful impact of Diabetes and effective measures to control it. The organization plans to enrol a number of national level athletes and celebrities for the marathon so as to make it a mega sporting spectacle. Local residents from all backgrounds and age groups would be encouraged to take part in the marathon so that the city of Varanasi gets the maximum out of the event.
The major objectives of the Varanasi Marathon – ‘A Race against Diabetes’ are –

Raising awareness about Diabetes, its complications and effective control measures.
Providing a platform for the Doctors and patients to come together and exchanges ideas about diabetes and its preventive measures.
Bringing Varanasi into the limelight and celebrating the rich tradition & culture of the city.
Encouraging running as a sport in Varanasi and giving a platform to the locals to compete with national level athletes.
Providing jobs to a number of locals.
Attracting tourists to the beautiful city of Varanasi & boosting the economy of the city.
A number of communication channels would be used to spread awareness about Diabetes such as pamphlets, Radios, News papers, News Channel, Digital Media and Hoardings.

Sangoshthi

The Marathon would be followed by ‘Sangoshthi’ (Symposium) which will be attended by a number of well known doctors from Varanasi and outside. People suffering from Diabetes are also invited to be a part of his gathering. This half-day long Sangoshthi will see exchange of ideas, and effective measures which must be taken to control Diabetes. Keeping in mind the fact that there are no drugs available for the cure of Diabetes, events like these where a platform is provided for the exchange of ideas and tips become extremely significant. Among the attendees would be medical workers, Doctors, CMOs of Government hospitals and many other learned personalities. A gathering of this stature would surely write a new chapter in the fight against Diabetes. Gone are the days when Diabetes such was a rare disease. Today, almost every household, on average, has a diabetes patient while some even have multiple patients. A hectic lifestyle is adding to the health woes of the people and with exercise being the only remedy for diabetes; number of Diabetes’ patients is on a steady rise. In this situation, this Sanghoshthi aims to help the people come to terms with the reality of Diabetes and inspire them to fight against the disease.

Sangosthi Agenda

Effectiveness of Ayurveda in Diabetes
Compare Ayurveda vs. Allopathy in context of Diabetes
Recent Advancements of Medical Care in Diabetes

How would the sponsors benefit from the event?

RaceAgainst Diabetes will cover a distance of 7 to10km in the heartland of Varanasi. The event is expected to draw an audience of more than 2 million people. We have the complete rights dadvertising throughout the program. As a sponsor,

The name of your brand would features in –

The merchandise related to the event, including the t-shirts of the volunteers, caps and other similar commodities Hoardings to be put up across the city
The cut outs and posters to be displayed at the entire stretch of the run
All the radio advertisements about the event before the actual event begins
All the support desks set up during the event to help all the participants and the visiting audiences
The podiums at the beginning and the finish line of the run & also during the prize distribution ceremony of the event
All the newsletter covering the event post the completion of the run
The finish flag of the run

Above will not be limited to Varanasi but will be extended to regions around Varanasi. Association with the event will bring “Corporate Social Responsibility” & Satisfaction.

Sponsorship Category:

Gold Partner:

Logo Printed on meeting T-Shirts and meeting banners.
Company/product banners displayed at the venue (in the conference room).
Documentation in the meeting pack.
10mins slot during our lunch to present products and services.
Name appears in the sponsor list with logo on website.
Logo printed on the meeting agenda.
Announced during opening and closing ceremony.

Silver Partner:

Logo Printed on meeting T-Shirts and meeting banners.
Name appears in the sponsor list with logo on website.
Logo printed on the meeting banners.
Logo printed on the T-Shirt.

BronzePartner:

Name appears in the sponsor list with logo on website.

Please fill out the form below to be considered for sponsorship.

For sponsors Please mail us: info@ridsdiabetesevent.com or please call

Vikas Singh +91-8826630271
Anil Singh +91-9818505199
Abhinav +91-9717440041

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