Pure Hearts – a children’s initiative, bonding communities for various social causes since 2014 in NCR Gurugram reached out to soldiers commemorating the bond of protection that the festival of Raksha Bandhan symbolises.
“Our Fauji Bhais (soldiers)” are stationed at the borders. Despite the physical distances that separate them from their loved ones, our soldiers uphold the sacred bond of brotherhood towards us. Their sacrifices and unwavering commitment ensure our freedom and celebrations,” shares Shalu Johar, founder and volunteer of Pure Hearts.
To facilitate the initiative and get maximum traction from the student community, collection boxes were placed across 18 Gurugram schools-The: Shri Ram School (Moulsari, Aravali, and Millennium campuses), Kunskapsskolan, DPS International School, Scottish High International School, Heritage Xperiential Learning and International Schools, Lotus Valley International School, Pathways World School, Amity International, Hamara Gurukuls Basti Centers by Pure Hearts, Non-profits – Sanshil Foundation Bagiya, Neev Learning Centre, Lotus Petal Foundation, and resident communities like Park View Spa, DLF Aralias & Magnolias, Ireo Victory Valley, Nirvana Courtyard, Nirvana Country, Mayfield Gardens, and Hibiscus. The message collection boxes were also placed in residential communities and markets, encouraging people to share a note of gratitude for soldiers.
Over 10,000 handcrafted Rakhis and heartfelt cards poured in, each reflecting compassion and sincere gratitude. One touching message from a young boy, Arav Ohri from Kunskapsskolan, read, “I’ve always been fond of watching superhero movies, but recently I’ve realised that real superheroes are you guys who serve the nation and protect civilians like us. I wish to grow up to be as brave as you all.”
Pure Hearts humbly handed over lovingly packed boxes adorned in the Indian Tricolor theme, with over 10,000 cards, letters, and Rakhis to Saswati Aich, wife of Deputy Chief Army and Zonal President AWWA and Asha Suchindra, wife of Vice Chief of Army, to be sent to our courageous brothers in Leh Ladakh. Aich said, “It’s emotional to receive such love from society, especially from the Future of our Nation, our beloved children. This noble gesture shown to the soldiers will give them more strength and Josh to fulfil their duties, feels worthy of all hardships the soldiers face in difficult locations where even to take a breath is a task”.
To celebrate the real spirit of Raksha Bandhan and that the nation stands unwaveringly behind them, the Pure Hearts team and school students of DPS International School and Heritage Xperiential International School went to tie Rakhi to 192 soldiers who fought for the nation and are now fighting Cancer in the Oncology Wards at The Army Hospital, New Delhi with 200 Potlis filled with dry fruits and abundant best wishes.
