It was a beautiful Sunday on June 8 and an excited group of youth and their families gathered at Brooksvale park in Hamden, CT for the 3rd Annual Walk/Bike-A-Thon of North South Foundation, Connecticut chapter. The event had a good turnout despite the short notice, busy school year-end, and other activities of children.

Honorable Carl Amento, the mayor of Hamden attended the walk-a-thon and was impressed by the foundation's effort. Like last year, the youth supported two local charities, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic of New Haven and Rainbow House of Waterbury. However, majority of the funds are intended for scholarships for the brightest but needy students in India.

Ms.Guillepsie, a blind walker sponsored by the charity, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic shared a memorable moment with the mayor when she recognized his name and his voice. The two had a surprise re-union of sorts as both attended the same high school some 30 years ago! While the younger children participated in the coloring contest, the youth came up with some impressive ideas in the essay contest. The topic could not have been more appropriate (The Role of Asian Indians in the Global Fight Against Terrorism]. This event raised around 20 scholarships for poor but merit students in India.

The MA chapter walk/bike event is slated for June 23rd, Sunday between 11 am to 3 pm in Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA. Lunch is provided and games for children will be organized

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