Bollywood actress Poonam Dasgupta supports Lightning Feet’s 4th Edition of LF Juhu Half Marathon 2023 on  July 9

MUMBAI: Famous yesteryear Bollywood actress Poonam Dasgupta has expressed her support for the 4th Edition of the Lightning Feet Juhu Half Marathon to be held on 9th July 2023 in suburban Mumbai which is all set to take off to a flying start.

Several Bollywood celebs, TV stars, models and social influencers are expected to take part in this mega event and Poonam Dasgupta and actor Deepak Parashar are among the front-runners.

In a statement, the orgainsers said, Lightning Feet believes that as parents, they are the most important influencers in their children’s lives. They also appreciated Poonam’s efforts at promoting the good cause.

“Right from day one, we must lead the way. We must find the time and show our children that being healthy is an important part of all of our lives. Once we forge our own fitness path, our children will start to imitate us without any further effort. Hence, Lightning Feet has special children’s races of 1k, 2k & 3K,” the statement read.

Every child gets to participate in a pro marathon, similar to the likes of professional runners who participate in marathons of 5K, 10K, and 21K. The facilities include a timed bib, t-shirt, medal as well as e-certificates the organisers said.

The races will be conducted under the aegis of the MSDAA with the officials of MSDAA officiating the event.

They will be jointly conducted with Indian Dental Association (IDA), Mumbai. Organic refreshments are provided by Nutriorg to all the participants.

Saved Pearl Foundation is the NGO partner and Decathlon is the BIB distribution partner, Lightning Feet expects to approximately rope in about 4,000 people to witness this congregation of Fitness Athletes.