Asha Mission Society, Inc.

Dear Friends,
On November 3rd, I will be running a 5k with my daughter Ava in honor and support of Asha Mission Children’s Homes. I've only run one other 5k in my life, so this is a personal challenge that I am working hard to achieve! It's a special treat to run with my daughter for such a great cause. 

Asha Mission is a Christian based, family centered ministry founded in 2007 by Pastor Babu John and his wife Lijy. The ministry was started in New Delhi with 5 children and now has over 100 children in 4 homes located throughout India.

I have been involved with Asha Mission for over 10 years, ever since my daughter Jana lived at the first home homeschooling each child. I have been able to visit the children on four separate occasions and have loved watching them grow up to be kind, curious and well cared for young people.

Asha Mission is supported solely by private donations and monthly pledges. Maintaining a steady stream of donations to run 4 homes is very challenging, and oftentimes there is very little left for special occasions such as Christmas.

This year, I would like to raise enough funds for each home to celebrate Christmas with a special meal and a small gift for each child. Every dollar that I raise through GoFundMe will go directly to Asha Mission Society. Help me reach my goal before my 5k in November! And thank you!
Sincerely,
Tina Quigley

Tina and Ava training for the 5k

Dear friends and family,

This March I am running a 50 kilometer (or ~ 31 mile) trail race at Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee. I have an immense love of running, but I don’t want this race to be another selfish pursuit. I want each of the 50 kilometers I run to do more than just get me closer to crossing the finish line, I want to use them for something bigger than myself. And I need your help doing it . . .

The goal: Raise $1,500 for Asha Mission Children's Home

The math: Why $1,500? There are 30 miles in a 50 kilometer race. If 50 people donate $30, we can hit our goal! 

The timeline: raise funds before race day - Sunday, March 11, 2018

The why: Since 2011, I have had the privilege of visiting the amazing people of Asha Mission in India. Asha Mission is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, with a children’s home tucked away in a rural part of Delhi. Twenty one boys currently call Asha Mission home, and I have watched them grow from curious, energetic, brilliantly smart children into inspiring and strong young adults over the years.

The house parents, the staff, and the children of Asha Mission have taught me more over the years than I would ever be able to describe adequately with words. Their joy, selflessness, faith, and resilience are incredibly inspiring. They live to serve each other and the community around them. I hope to give back to them with these funds to help sustain the home financially.

The funds raised will go directly to Asha Mission, where they will be used to pay for school tuition, uniforms, books, other school supplies, medical care, food, and rent for the home. Truly, truly, every contribution helps, no amount is too small. Thank you so much for reading.

❤️ Love you all.

A glimpse into Asha Mission:

Snapshots from my most recent visit in October 2017

Vishal and Manu!

Playing carrom.

Mrs. Sharma, the house mom of Asha Mission. One of the most selfless people I've ever met!

Salim and Koran are incredible artists.

Soccer at the park.

Learn more about Asha Mission:

Their website: www.ashamission.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Asha-Mission-Childrens-Home/193203474050062 

And to see my time at Asha Mission throughout the years, here are links to a few photo albums

2011: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.g.swift/media_set?set=a.10150340312675867.397772.623300866&type=3 

2012: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.g.swift/media_set?set=a.10151256380440867.518136.623300866&type=3 

2014: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.g.swift/media_set?set=a.10152196573035867.1073741834.623300866&type=3 

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