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The Jamaica, Queens YMCA is within running and walking distance from our neighborhood where some of the runners live.
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We offered our program which included singing one of Sri Chinmoy's Peace Run songs for the children.
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We were fortunate to have some runners who are visiting from other countries join us for this local event, making it an international Peace team.
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The young adults gathered at the YMCA were very receptive and appreciative of our visit and presentation.
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Vajra Henderson, born and raised in New York City, inspired the children to express their own thoughts about peace.
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Cathy Oerter and Kritagyata Nicolls present the YMCA with some colorful paintings by Sri Chinmoy, Founder of the Peace Run.
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Kritagyata explains to the children the meaning of the paintings and the value of art in expressing peace. Cathy is co-founder of Art of the Olympians, encouraging Olympic athletes to express themselves through artistic endeavors.
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Juliette Beecher, the Youth and Family Directoer, gladly accepted one of our offerings from Prakhara, one of the organizers of this event today.