Indian-Australian brothers use a unique initiative to support children affected by leprosy in India

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Inspired by witnessing the hardships of leprosy patients in India as a child, Om and Rajas aim to highlight the struggles of those marginalized by society while using his ultra-running journey to make a meaningful impact. Credit: Om Satija

Om Satija, a 22-year-old from Melbourne, and his brother are set to run 5,000 kilometers from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, aiming to complete the epic journey in 100 days. With the 'OneIndiaRun' scheduled to begin on 26 January, Om talks about what drives the brothers, their preparation and routes navigating their run, the purpose behind this extraordinary challenge, and why India was chosen as their running destination.


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