1. Hamna Runs for Education in Pakistan
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By Ayesha Majeed
Humna’s representation in New York Marathon is not just a physical grueling act, it has a
commendable motive behind
It is a very common research that fathers generally have as much or more influence on many
aspects of a daughter’s life as compared to the mothers. In most cases how “he approaches his
own life will serve as an example for his daughter to build off of in her own life ,even if she
chooses a different view of the world”.
This humble attempt to write about Hamna Zubair is kind of a tribute to the love of a daughter
for her father and to wish her best of luck as she’s honoring her late father Mr Zarar Rahim
Zubair by taking part and representing Pakistan in New York Marathon to be held on 1st
November 2015.

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content/uploads/2015/10/IMG-20151030-WA0000.jpgHamna Zubair is a young Pakistani writer
and journalist from Karachi and now is working as an editorial assistant at Elyse Cheney Literary
Associates Newyork. She did masters in creative writing from New School University, New
York with Fulbright scholarship. Her father spent over 30 years imparting management skills to
fresh graduates and mid-career professionals as Director of the Pakistan Institute of
Management, and most recently was the President of the Textile Institute of Pakistan.
A full time educationist with a passion for running also, as Hamna relates. After the sad demise
of her father a year ago Hamna decided to work really hard to continue the indelible memory of
her father in a positive way. To honor her late father there was no other gracious gift than to
blend together two of his dearest passions. As she said: “My intention is to combine two of my
father’s great loves: running and education … and to use one to further the other”.
Her “running” is not just a physical grueling act, it has a commendable motive behind. She
decided to represent Pakistan in NEW YORK MARATHON to create awareness and to
encourage people to get involved in fund raising effort for The Citizen’s Foundation, Pakistan. A
leading non-profit organization in the field of formal education which is doing a remarkable job
to provide formal education to the underprivileged, “education- deprived” children.

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http://pique.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG-20151030-
WA0001.jpgThe noble cause “must be” supported by everyone in and outside Pakistan as the
proceeds will be used to fund TCF school in need for an entire academic year. This will facilitate
almost 200 students to be able to continue their education this year. As per 2015 report, (received
data) TCF has established 1060 purpose-built school units nationwide with an enrollment of
165,000 students 8900 serving teachers and is recognized internationally, with chapters across
the globe.
At TCF some of the poor students are provided 95% scholarship and as a result many get quality
education by paying only 10 rupees per month. Uniforms and books are also given on the
installment basis. With the help of donations the low-income background students are facilitated
by the organization to attend top universities around the globe, transforming their lives and
making the dreams of decent living come true. By educating the minds, TCF is helping the entire
community to help alleviate poverty as there is no doubt that illiteracy is the root cause of
poverty.
We all must join Hamna as she is running 26 miles in New York Marathon to raise money for
education in Pakistan. She request to donate money in the loving memory of a loved one and do
at least “something” to help others! As I once read somewhere which really inspired me that :
“Gracious giving requires no special talent or large amount of money…..chances of heroic
giving are rare, yet every day there are opportunities to give part of you to someone who needs
it”.
So come forward just click a link: http//:www.indiego.com/projects/humna-runs-for-tcf#/
Choose the amount you wish to pay by credit/debit card. For queries use http//: www.tcf.org.pk
BE THERE! SHE IS COUNTING ON OUR SUPPORT
The writer is an educationist and artist from Lahore. She can be reached at
ayeshamajeed2015@gmail.com
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