BAPS Charities Walk 2007

The Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank BAPS Charities for there continued support. BAPS Charities Walk 2007 was held today and the Beltsville VFD were proud to be a part of the opening ceremonies. The Beltsville VFD is a local beneficiary of BAPS Charities that is located at 4320 Ammendale Road in Beltsville.

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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2007

BAPS CHARITIES WALKATHON SUPPORTS BELTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

A group of over 300 supporters participated in the annual BAPS Charities walkathon, on October 7, 2007at University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. Organized by the Beltsville, MD chapter of BAPS
Charities, and in keeping with its signature theme "Building a Better Community, One Step at aTime", part of the proceeds from this year's walkathon will go to Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department, Beltsville, MD.

"We are grateful to all who participated in the walkathon", said ManishPatel of BAPS Charities
"Their time and commitment to the walkathon will certainly help Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department to continue the good work they do in the city of Beltsville, MD. And for us at BAPS
Charities, we will continue to serve the cityand the Washington DC metro area,through our
various community based activities such as medical fairs,education and career days, and off
course the annualwalkathon", concluded Mr. Patel.

Mr. Kenny Reising, President of Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department appreciated the support from BAPS and said "I look forward to working with BAPS Charities to help local community in the city."

The Walkathon attracted people of all ages for the 5 mile course. For many being able to help a local cause was a big factor intheir participation.

Nischal Patela walker from Frederick, MD stated "I am proud to be able to help the needy in the community through this Walkathon. My contribution will also help the Beltsville Volunteer Fire department to buy equipment needed to keep the city safe."

Mr. Thomas Dernoga, Prince Georges County Councilman, prominent business men Mr. Mukul Mehta and Amrut Patel joined Mr. Reising of Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department to the opening ceremony of the Walkathon.

Over 30 BAPS Charities centers throughout North America will hold walkathons in their region.
Part of the proceeds from all the walkathons will go towards local causes.


BAPS Charities is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit international charity organization committed to sincerely serving the world bycaring for individuals, families, and communities. It is affiliated with BAPS as an independent charity and social services arm. The 55,000 BAPS volunteers
networked in over 9,090 centers around the world provides over 12 million volunteer hours of
service annually.

Among social service charities, BAPS Charities is a respected and trusted name. It has amassed over 50 years of firsthand experience in initiating, managing, and sustaining 160 humanitarian operations throughout the world in such diverse fields as: Medical services, Environmental services, Community services, Tribal services, and Disaster Relief Services.

Recent BAPS Charities projects include the disaster relief work for Hurricane Katrina and the tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.

For additional informationon BAPS Charities and its international and local philanthropic activities, please visit www.bapscharities.org.

For more informationcontact Naresh Patelat 3013792117.