14/03/2024
I'm thrilled to announce the return of ALERTATHON (its 10th edition in Chennai), a running event dedicated to raising awareness about first aid and CPR.
As the race director for the past six editions and a staunch advocate for first-aid training since 2016, I've had the privilege of responding to emergencies and promoting life-saving skills.
My journey started in 2016 when I was able to respond to an accident victim near my home just one day after my first-aid training. I launched the "Be Safe, Be There to Save" campaign by running 42 km at 42 consecutive weekends in 42 different places to spread awareness of road safety and highlight the importance of first-aid training.
Over the years, my commitment to preserving lives has only deepened, with active involvement as a Global Voice Ambassador for ALERT in Chennai and serving as the Race Director for Alertathon since 2018. Thanks to the founders Kala Balasundaram and Rajesh R Trivedi for their endurance and resilience in running this NGO for the past 18+ years with a mission to train one person in every family on first-aid.
Despite the short timeline for this edition, we aim to create a powerful campaign to engage with the Chennai community and offer an exceptional running experience for participants who share our passion for running and saving lives.
If you're part of a running group or a corporate HR team interested in joining our mission, whether by signing up as a corporate team or contributing through CSR funds, don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or leave a message for a callback.
🚨 ALERT! 🚨 Your favourite race in Chennai is back. ALERTATHON's 10th edition will take place on 27-Apr-2024, Saturday.
Save the date!
This year, with categories including 10k, 5k, Team Relay, Kids Fun Run, and Corporate Run, ALERTATHON welcomes everyone to participate. Join fellow runners, colleagues, families, and kids for a memorable event and the chance to learn life-saving skills.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Run to save a life! Registration opens soon! 🎉
Stay tuned for more updates.
Looking forward to your participation and support! Let's make this edition of ALERTATHON a huge success together.
Cheers & Happy Running
Coach Kay, KaysFITAcademy