Our Himalayan Pact - Rickshaw Run 2023

Hello friends,

Allow us to introduce ourselves. 

Abhi Vaishnav, Adhish Rai, Matthew Giglio. We are The Pact Pioneers.

WHO are we: 3 former colleagues, from 3 different continents, who became the best of mates back in 2016 living in Switzerland. Travelling together in Europe, when we had the chance to get away from the "9-9 grind" (let's be real, it even went later), we pondered whether the work-life defined us and whether it was the only tale we'd live to tell.

HOW did we get here: Normalcy wasn't our flavour. Adventurists at heart, we once chose to ride an 80cc scooter offroad to find a beach in Corsica. Yes, we fell off, took home some cuts and bruises, well Matt did. Abhi lost balance on the scooter with a 6"4 tall Adhish in the backseat who recently misplaced his contact lenses at the beach. Out of sorts journey, but was the beach worth it? You bet. Even when the beach ball flew beyond our reach into the ocean. Nothing went as planned, and we loved it.

WHAT are we doing: So we made a pact in 2016. To reunite someday and take on the mighty Rickshaw Run in the Himalayas. A 12 day journey of 2,200 km using a 3-wheeled, 4 stoke engine Rickshaw. 

WHEN: Fast forward to 2023, here we are. 

Depart: September 5th from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Arrive: September 16th to Leh, Ladakh. 

WHY: But while the thrill excites us, giving back motivates us. Being fortunate to travel to the beautiful country of India, it would mean much more if we could also support its people. That is the story that matters here.

Shree Mahadev Education and Rehabilitation Public Charitable Trust is a specialized non-government organization that helps integrate children with an intellectual impairment through educational and vocational rehabilitation services, to foster self-sufficiency, lead a life with dignity and self-respect, and enhance their opportunities for meaningful contribution into the society.

As we take on one epic adventure in September 2023, we hope to raise funds to support this wonderful institution and trust for their cause, and most importantly the incredibly special children.

Our goal is to reach $7,000 CAD by October 2023. We hope you will join us in support.

To learn more about the Shree Mahadev Education and Rehabilitation Public Charitable Trust:

Differently Abled

Ehsas - Introduction

To learn more about our Journey to the Himalayas:

The Pact Pioneers

Rickshaw Run Himalayas 2023