by rchakaki | Jan 17, 2013 | Ramblings
A powerful TEDTalk by a model. She says she won a genetic lottery and speaks of her insecurities. She reminds us that her images in magazines are created by a team of professionals. And yet, I look around and see her image everywhere in the place I live. What chance...
by rchakaki | Jul 26, 2012 | Ramblings
A few years ago a dear friend lost her beautiful 13 year young daughter to cancer, Allah bless her soul. Despite how much it pained me to see her go through it, I felt helpless, I couldn’t reach out to console her with words. I prayed that one day I would be...
by rchakaki | Jan 3, 2012 | Run4life, Sarcoidosis
Let the games begin!! How it will work: I run.. you support.. the challenge is real for both of us. It isn’t always easy to give and give generously. It is equally challenging for me to run. With my history of cardiac arrhythmia and health challenges, running...
by rchakaki | Dec 31, 2011 | Run4life, Sarcoidosis
Another vote of confidence, this one came from a childhood friend. He committed 1000 usd and volunteered to join the run in support. 1500 usd, 48,500 usd remaining!
by rchakaki | Dec 30, 2011 | Run4life, Sarcoidosis
First sponsorship came in! 500 usd committed from a dear friend and a long time supporter of children’s charitable causes I’ve been involved in.
