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Barefoot Mother in Sari Runs 3km to Secure ₹5,000 for Children's Education
✍️ TOI India
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 10:41 AM
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A mother, dressed in a sari and barefoot, completed a 3‑kilometre run to win ₹5,000 aimed at funding her children’s education.
A mother from an unnamed locality made headlines after she ran 3 kilometres barefoot in a sari to win a ₹5,000 prize for her children’s education.
The run, organised by an online challenge, required participants to cover the distance without shoes while wearing traditional attire. The mother, who has not disclosed her name, completed the course in under an hour, showcasing determination and resilience.
The ₹5,000 award will help cover tuition fees and school supplies for her two children, according to the organisers. The event has sparked conversations about grassroots initiatives and the lengths parents will go to secure educational opportunities.
Social media users praised her effort, sharing messages of support and encouraging other families to participate in similar challenges.
The organisers have announced that future editions will include larger prizes and more extensive outreach to rural communities.
The run, organised by an online challenge, required participants to cover the distance without shoes while wearing traditional attire. The mother, who has not disclosed her name, completed the course in under an hour, showcasing determination and resilience.
The ₹5,000 award will help cover tuition fees and school supplies for her two children, according to the organisers. The event has sparked conversations about grassroots initiatives and the lengths parents will go to secure educational opportunities.
Social media users praised her effort, sharing messages of support and encouraging other families to participate in similar challenges.
The organisers have announced that future editions will include larger prizes and more extensive outreach to rural communities.