BAPS Charities walk-run initiative mobilizes thousands across U.S.

It supported a wide range of key local causes across 100 U.S. cities, including mental health services, public school resources amongst others.

Hundreds of participants join the BAPS Charities Walk through a vibrant neighborhood in Robbinsville, NJ, uniting for community service and local impact. / Courtesy Photo- Lenin Joshi/ BAPS Charities

More than 45,000 individuals across 100 cities in the United States participated in the annual BAPS Charities Walk-Run, held over the weekend.

The event, organized under the theme ‘Spirit of Service’, reflected a coordinated effort to promote civic engagement and community welfare across the country.

Each city selected its own beneficiary, allowing the Walk-Run to address specific regional needs. Notable partnerships included NAMI Greater Houston in Texas, providing support for mental health services; local public schools in San Jose, California; a children's cancer camp in Orlando, Florida; and veteran support services in Dallas, Texas.

Additional cities, including Detroit, Albany, and Philadelphia, directed proceeds to fire departments, underserved neighborhoods, and community centers.

During the BAPS Charities Walk, the Robbinsville Professional Firefighters Association is presented with a $5,000 donation to support their dedication and service to the community. / Courtesy Photo- Lenin Joshi/ BAPS Charities

A $10,000 donation from BAPS Charities Walk in Los Angeles supports the TGR Foundation’s mission to empower youth through education and career readiness programs. / Courtesy Photo- Lenin Joshi/ BAPS Charities

Local leaders and civic officials participated in several locations. In Sugar Land, Texas, Mayor Joe Zimmerman acknowledged the community’s involvement, stating, “Your community makes a real difference in Sugar Land. What you do matters.”

“From New York to Houston, and San Jose to Detroit, our interconnected community is driven by compassion, ensures our work touches lives in cities all across the country,” said Nilkanth Patel, president of BAPS Charities

Participants walk together at the BAPS Charities Walk in several cities across US / Courtesy Photo- Lenin Joshi/ BAPS Charities

The event is part of BAPS Charities’ longstanding grassroots initiative to empower individuals to contribute meaningfully to society. With over 1,100 Walk-Runs organized in North America to date, the program has consistently addressed diverse social needs—ranging from education and healthcare to environmental and humanitarian causes.

BAPS Charities is a global nonprofit organization with over five decades of humanitarian service, dedicated to promoting health awareness, education, environmental protection, and community development.

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