Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Culminating Ujjawal's 2500 km ride.



Christopher Morley once said, "The bicycle,  surely, should always be the vehicle of novelists and poets". So, for Ujjawal’s efforts, we can surely say that it is also the vehicle of an enthusiastic volunteer set out on a journey to show that he cares


On Sunday morning of 29th June, - Finally Ujjwal was here in Mumbai after his month long journey the Mumbai VA team with volunteers were eagerly waiting for him at Bandra so that he can cover his last patch with us . Lake City Peddlers  and Bandra Cycle group with 40 cyclist cycled around and supported the child rights issue 

The second leg of culmination was office welcome for Ujjwal 

Mumbai location was very eager to meet Ujjwal hear his story and know what was going in his mind while deciding this journey and completing it as wel on time 

A weather worn and content Ujjawal entered the office to be greeted by a thunderous round of applause. A surprise in store was waiting for him, his parents had been invited for the event as well. He was mildly flustered and greatly happy meeting them.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Abha Duggal, after that there was a short movie on Ujjawal’s trip. Mr.  Chandrashekhar Ponda , GM HO HR  gave a short speech and presented him a scrapbook that summarized his entire journey and contained hundreds of congratulatory messages.  He and his cycle companion were also felicitate with plaque. Ujjawal shared his experiences with everyone, and replied to all the questions put that were asked. Ujjawal’s   father also spoke about Ujjawal’s ride.

Ujjwal welcomes with standing ovation and claps in Mumbai office 




Many aptly utilized the opportunity to click photos with Ujjawal and his cycle. Then came the most awaited lunch session, a potluck had been planned which had each person bring something special from home that was to be shared to everyone else. The lunch break was an happy, sumptuous affair with people scuttling between tables to try and taste all the delicious dishes.
Lastly, a HANGOUT session at 3:00 pm was conducted inviting the volunteers from all over India to discuss their experiences with Click Rights event and pose questions to Ujjawal.

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