12 December 2025 | Mumbai: The Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers today hosted the official press conference for Brookfield Properties Powai Run 2026, unveiling what promises to be the most dynamic and socially impactful edition of the iconic community marathon yet.
Born in 2012 as a neighbourhood initiative, Powai Run has evolved into one of Mumbai’s largest, most spirited, and most purpose-driven fundraising runs- bringing together runners, residents, CXOs, corporates, and change-makers who believe fitness can fuel transformation.
Impact Snapshot: A Year of Accelerated Community Transformation
Instead of looking at the impact in fragments, Rotary Lakers revealed the consolidated impact their service projects created between July 2024 and December 2025- a testament to how Powai Run fuels real change on ground.
Total Impact (July 2024-December 2025)
- Projects completed: 244
- Volunteer man-hours: 6,450
- Lives touched: 7,960
- Total community investment: ₹4.5 crore Funds Raised Through Powai RunIn the previous edition, Powai Run generated approximately ₹2.5 crore, of which 99.9% went directly towards Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers charitable initiatives, including:
- Life-saving child heart surgeries through initiatives like Touching Little Hearts
- Cancer care and patient support, strengthened by Cancer Screening Camps and ongoingCancer Care programs
- Girl child education, scholarships, and digital learning support
- Disability support, including mobility aids, therapy assistance, and projects for special-needsschools
- Community health and wellness programs, covering Meds for Many, vaccination drives, andpreventive health camps
- Environmental and sustainability initiatives, including Plastic Free Powai and tree plantationdrives
- Hunger alleviation efforts through the monthly Annapurna DriveRaising the Bar: Target of ₹3 Crore for 2026
Building on last year’s ₹2.5 crore milestone, the 2026 edition aims to raise ₹3 crore, enabling RotaryLakers to scale:
- Pink Auto Project – empowering women through e-auto self-employment opportunities
- Community wellness initiatives, including expanded screening camps and mental well-beingprograms
- Women-centric projects, such as vocational training and livelihood development