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HIV Kids Run for Resilience and Hope
30 Nov
Summary
- 440 children with HIV participated in the charity run.
- Around 500 'buddy runners' joined the event, a new record.
- The run aims to reduce stigma and promote health through activity.

The Footprints 2025 charity run, held in Bengaluru, brought together approximately 440 children living with HIV from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. They were joined by around 500 'buddy runners', marking a record participation for the event initiated in 2022.
Organized by the Rishi Foundation, the 5k and 10k runs at Snehadaan campus aimed to raise awareness about children with HIV and fund the Positive Running programme. The event occurred just before World AIDS Day, highlighting the children's resilience and health.
Dr. Anita Shet emphasized the run's purpose: to demonstrate that HIV is not a barrier to aspirations and to foster a deeper appreciation for the children's strength. Organizers hope the shared experience reduces stigma and highlights that these children, like all others, are full of dreams and determination.



