Close to 1,000 students, faculty and friends of the Carl-Orff Gymnasium school in Unterschleißheim, Munich, Germany ran in the “Run for a Life” marathon in aid of The Kaghan Memorial Trust on July 30, 2008. This race was organised by Isabel Puchinger, a professional triathlete and cyclist who has participated in two of KMT’s fundraising races in Pakistan in the past. Isabel is also a full time teacher at the Carl-Orff Gymnasium, and she spent several months organising this event with the school.

The race was a huge success, and not just in terms of the number of people who ran in support of The Kaghan Memorial Trust; at the end of the day, almost €14,000 had been raised. This substantial amount was generated by the runners, who each earned €1 for the Kaghan Memorial School for every kilometre that they ran. Family and friends donated these “earnings” on behalf of their respective runners, and in many cases race participants and others also handed in additional donations at the end of the event. Local sponsors also contributed by covering the organisational expenses of the race.

As per the wishes of the organisers and participants of the marathon, the funds raised from this race will be used to build and furnish a classroom in the Junior Section of the Kaghan Memorial School. This room will be dedicated to the students, faculty and friends of the Carl-Orff Gymnasium school.