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Mumbai Marathon: 'Cause' education draws maximum support
Updated On: 18 January, 2015 08:33 AM IST | | Varun Singh
<p>Out of the Rs 21 crore expected to come in the form of various charity donations for the Mumbai Marathon, 36-40 per cent of the funds are for education. Jayanti Shukla, executive director, United Way of Mumbai, philanthropy partner, Mumbai Marathon talks about the cause and effects</p>

When Mumbaikars participate in the Mumbai Marathon, they often donate for a cause. And this year, it’s education that has struck a chord with the citizens. The cause has received the maximum number of donations. The total funds collected this year for education constitute 36-40 per cent of the total amount. At present, the total amount collected is R18.1 crore and by the end of this month, it is expected to touch Rs 21 crore.

Jayanti Shukla
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