It’s estimated that 3,000,000 people worldwide are living with a spinal cord injury. Every year 130,000 more people sustain a spinal cord injury, followed by paralysis. Dedicated to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, Wings for Life is a non-profit research foundation established in 2004 by Dietrich Mateschitz and the two-time motocross world champion Heinz Kinigadner. In order to realise its vision, Wings for Life supports and finances world-class scientific research and clinical trials across the world aimed at healing the injured spinal cord. Moreover, it also facilitates the sharing of scientific knowledge. Wings for Life is supported by many global ambassadors including former Formula One driver David Coulthard, and Mark Webber.
Youth icon and Bollywood celebrity Ayushmann Khurrana was in Delhi today to announce the 2nd edition of Wings For Life World Run on May 3, 2015. Other local ambassadors, Maj. DP Singh, CS Santosh, Tania Sachdev and Mr. Param Vir Rathee, President, Haryana Olympic Association also graced the event t... (more)
On May 3, 2015, you can join thousands of runners, in the second edition of Wings for Life World Run – a unique run taking place, simultaneously, across 6 continents, and 33 countries. In India, the race will kick off at 4:30 pm local time, from Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Gurgaon, and is being org... (more)
