Shanti's run for Project Sunshine
Only 45 days remaining to help Shanti's run for Project Sunshine reach her fundraising goal
$5,315.00 raised
$7,700.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Shanti's run for Project Sunshine

As a family doctor, I spend my days caring for patients of all ages — but this November, I'm running the NYC Marathon to care for children in a different way!

I'm running for ☀️Project Sunshine☀️ a wonderful non-profit whose mission is to deliver the healing power of play to children with medical needs and their families through trained, dedicated volunteers.

As a physician I realize how much healing depends on more than medicine alone — it relies on joy, connection, and most of all, play! 

☀️Project Sunshine☀️ brings exactly that to pediatric patients, turning hospital stays into moments of laughter and light, delivering free, research-backed play programs to over 265,000 children at 550 hospitals and medical centers!

Running 26.2 miles is hard. Lying in a hospital bed for weeks is harder! I'm lacing up with bright pink, orange, and yellow to raise funds so ☀️Project Sunshine☀️ can continue to bring love and play to the patients who need it most — and I'd love for you to be a part of this with me!🏃‍♀️💖

Sending love and light! 

💖Shanti☀️

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    great job Shants!

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    You are my hero❤️

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    Good luck! I'm sure you will finish in style.

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  • Nandini Sonnad made a $77.00 donation

    Yayyyy can't wait to see you on the mean streets of NYC! You got this!! xoxoxo

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  • In honor of Shri Sadashiv Deshpande made a $50.00 donation
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  • John Casullo made a $10.00 donation

    good luck Doc!!

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  • Clayton Pinnock made a $50.00 donation

    Thank You.

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  • Prabodh Ajbani made a $500.00 donation

    Hay Shantala, Kusum and me are very proud of you . your dedication, percevrance and hard work is unmatched. Praying God to give you strength and good health so you could be successful in attending your desired Goal. love Prabodh and Kusum.

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  • Darshana Barot made a $150.00 donation

    so proud of you my love

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  • Derek Anderson made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck!!

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  • Anita Goll Meissner made a $50.00 donation

    You are an amazing physician, mom, & friend. Keep going, there is no limit to what you can achieve!

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  • Joan Olsen made a $100.00 donation

    You are beautiful, amazing and so inspiring. You got this!!

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  • Diana Edwards-Dhalla made a $25.00 donation

    it was wonderful talking to you today! i am so excited for your first marathon and i know you will enjoy every minute of it!! Be in the moment and make memories ❤️

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  • Toni-Marie Ciarfella made a $100.00 donation

    go get em! Your an inspiration!

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  • Alex Mosteanu made a $100.00 donation

    Great cause, great work- a model doctor!!

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  • Anonymous made a $50.00 donation

    you are so strong, you can do this!

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  • Monica Guerrieri made a $100.00 donation

    Good luck on your run , you will do great . All your hard work and dedication is inspiring. You are an amazing person inside and out ! I would never want to work for another Dr . You got this ‍♀️

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    Good Luck!

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    Good Luck!

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  • Lorraine O'Connell made a $50.00 donation

    You are inspiring! Good Luck and Have Fun!殺

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    Great Cause!!!

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    best of luck. rooting for you!

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    YOU GO GIRL! ‍♀️

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  • Teresa Kay made a $50.00 donation

    you got this Shantala! I’ll be cheering for you from Michigan!

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    Congratulations on your effort

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    wishing you all the best! you are going to crush it. Love, Ahsha

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    Good Luck! Anne & Kate xxoo

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    Good luck Dr. Sonnad. You got this! Run strong and enjoy every mile.

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    What an amazing experience! You got this! Best of Luck! Chip & Debbie McAllister

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  • Loretta Lifgren made a $50.00 donation

    In memory of a dear friend Ann Whelan who passed away from cancer during her studies at New York University. Thank you for caring and helping the children. you are amazing@

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    An amazing initiative! All the best!

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    you are an inspiration to so many people. Good luck! ‍♀️

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    Good luck!

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  • Anonymous made a $50.00 donation

    Very happy to support a cause that brings joy, connection, and healing play to children. The impact of your work radiates far beyond the hospitals you serve — it creates moments of comfort, courage, and brightness for families who need it most.

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  • Carrie Gebbie made a $75.00 donation

    Love you, and I love that you're doing this! I'm so proud of you!

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  • Khudeja Mir made a $100.00 donation

    in honor of all the innocent lovely kids all around the world.

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  • In memory of ashok sonnad made a $100.00 donation

    hope your first marathon goes well

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    Good luck Shanti!!

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    cheering you on Shanti!

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    Thank you 

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    Great doing.

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    Good luck Shanti! You are amazing!

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    go mom goooo!

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    Tory and I stand behind you. You are an Inspiration.

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    Go Girl!

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    ruuuuun!

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  • Leeda Rashid made a $50.00 donation

    Sunshine running for Sunshine! you got this boo

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    Amazing! You can do it!

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