Lakshmi Punati - Lewa Safari Marathon Adventure

Running has been a huge part of my life since i moved to New York in 2017. It's not just exercise anymore; it's a crucial part of who I am. I've taken on over 20 races, including the NYC Marathon 2019, where my running journey really took off. The story of how I got into signing up for races is funny. At work I met this girl name Kate, who shares my passion for running noticed my ridiculous miles on the threadmill and suggested the lottery to run the marathon. I agreed, partly because i wanted to do things out of my comfort zone and also i really wanted this girl to be my friend (LOL). Back then, running was a way for me to release stress from long hours at work and to kick-start my weight loss journey. But I started with smaller races and eventually got to the point where I thought, "Okay, I think I can survive this". It was PURE MAGIC!!! 

For the first time in my life, I am running for something more than myself and that is for this incredible organization that supports wide range of conservation projects. These initiatives have a significant impact on helping communities and raising awareness of the threats facing wildlife. I want to contribute and I need your support. Some reasons why I have chosen to support Tusk:

• Over 40 endangered species benefit from Tusk's projects
• Tusk has secured over 50 million hectares of landscape for wildlife
• 79 projects are currently supported with Tusk generated funds
• Tusk has invested over £11.1m in direct conservation activity