Active Desi
Active Desi
North Carolina, USA
“Active Desis” is a fun and active social group based in Charlotte NC, USA whose mission is to focus on fitness, well-being and active lifestyle for people of South Asian origin who are currently living abroad . This group was initiated 5 years ago to MOVE , MOTIVATE and INSPIRE one another to stay active. We currently have a Core Team of 8 volunteers - Indu And Krishnan Gangadhar, Smita Warrier , Akila and Shankar Ramesh , Arun Kallikadavil, Mona Nigam and Tanvir Suri who are passionate about encouraging and leading an active lifestyle! The Active Desi group members continues to grow with about 125 or more active individuals participating in various races and outdoor activities in and around the US.
This year we initiated a program called “Miles For Greater Good” to leverage our mission to raise funds and support non-profit organizations that focus on health, fitness, and wellness supporting South Asian communities. The organization we will be supporting this year include Breast Cancer Hub (BCH) North Carolina, Kiran Inc, North Carolina & South Asian Heart Center, California.
Under the “Miles For Greater Good” program, we will periodically organize events that are exercise, fitness or wellness related and raise funds that contribute to the greater good.
Our first virtual race this year (2021)was very well received with about 175 participants who participated from all over the country and a few abroad !
We hope to continue this mission next year for a challenge that supports a worthy cause .
If you would like to learn more about our upcoming races and To stay connected Join us on Facebook and Instagram “ Active Desi”
Or e mail us at: activedesi.races@gmail.com