1. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 20051 Asha for Education - Mission To catalyze socio-economic change in India through education of underprivileged children.

2. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 20052 About Asha Not for profit, volunteers only organization Focuses on Education for Children A “VC” for small educational projects Open Financial Accounts Contributions are Tax deductible. (501(c)3) Total disbursements as of 2003 exceed $1,500,000 Every dollar raised through donations goes directly to projects in India

3. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 20053 State of Education in India Adults Illiteracy rate:M - 34.5% F - 62.3% Children aged 6-10yrs Children NOT in school:28 million Child labor:24-26 million Drop-out rate:Boys - 32% Girls - 46%

4. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 20054 Why Education? Illiteracy directly contributes to: Exploitation Child labor Population explosion Unsanitary conditions Lower standard of living

5. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 20055 Marathon Training Program Any healthy person can train and run the marathon All alumni were first time marathoners Once in a lifetime experience Bragging rights for rest of your life

6. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 20056 Marathon Training - I Asha’s commitment Total Marathon Program Comprehensive training conducted by a professional coach Free Race registration, ticket to marathon destination and lodging at destination Clinics on running techniques, injury prevention, nutrition, gear selection Network and learn from past marathoners Buddy runs

7. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 20057 Marathon Training - II Your commitment About 5 months of training Run 3-4 times individually during the week Come for the long-run on Saturdays Raise funds- $2,620 ($100 a mile) All funds support the cause of basic education of children in India

8. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 20058 What You Get GI-Jane!!! Running buddies (Its so social!) Marathon! Book by Jeff Galloway Coolmax Racing/Training T-Shirts Marathon Registration/Travel/Hotel – reimbursed Food & Sports Drink at Group Runs Mentors – Aches/Pains, Fundraising

9. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 20059 Important Dates Saturday, May 14, 8.30 AM – First Group run Saturday, June 4 – Re-commitment Date Sunday, November 6 – NYC Marathon Sunday, October 30 – Marine Corps Marathon Sunday, November 20 – Philly Marathon Sunday, December 11 – Hawaii Marathon

10. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 200510 Saturday Group Run Every Saturday morning @ 8AM Rain or shine, we meet NW corner of 59 th Street and 5 th Avenue Run begins and ends at the Asha Tree Asha volunteer is always present Coach is there to help you Your team is there to run with you

11. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 200511 Contact Information Asha-NYC/NJ : www.ashanet.org/nycnj/hoh Marathon Training Program: Jyotsna Puri: 201-8051690 (pjyotsna@hotmail.com) Sudarshan Setlur: 917-607-2890 (sudarshan_setlur@yahoo.com) Group Mailing List: Asha-nycnj-marathon@YahooGroups.com

12. ashanet.org/nycnj(c) Asha for Education 200512 Plan hereon Introductions GI-Jane speaks Mentors recount Q&A Closing by Co-coordinator