ORSA tiny tots joined skating rally to raise fund for Nepal quake victims

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Bhubaneswar, Apr 29: Expressing solidarity with the Nepal earthquake victims, toddlers in Odisha capital today set out on a skating rally on the streets of capital city to raise funds for the cause.
The members of city-based Odisha Roller Skating Academy (ORSA) here approached the denizens to contribute generously as per their paying capacity towards the earthquake ravaged victims in neighbouring country Nepal in which the death toll crossed over 5000 and is likely to touch 10000.

Partha Sarathi Jena, Founder-cum-Chief Coach of the ORSA said, “For the recent earth quake in Nepal, I along with 14 students who were imparted skating training in the academy today joined hand and raised funds as much as possible for the victims.”

“We started the noble programme on Tuesday and it will continue till Friday. Mostly we are covering shopping malls and market areas in the city. Till now the places covered were Big Bazaar, Pantaloons, Bhabani Mall and Unit-II market to contribute money for the earthquake victim,” Jena informed.

“I am happy that people are supporting largely in donating money to the tiny kids who were moving on the streets along with their skate, helmet and a box tied to their chest written ‘Your help can bring somebody’s smile back’, he said.

“From our academy, the total fund we will be raising, all my skaters will meet Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik directly and donate it to CM’s relief fund in form of bank draft,” he added.

“This noble cause is not only for the people of Nepal but for also for the entire humanity. Apart from our educational knowledge, I do believe the step we have taken will give values to all our students, youths and people of our society,” the Skating coach said.

The most of the students participating in the programme are from reputed school in the city like SAI international school, Delhi Public School and others. Mainly the programme starts from 3.30 pm everyday and is continuing till late evening, he informed.

“I once again urge all the people of our state/country, join hand and open heartedly support for this noble cause,” appealed Jena.

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