The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run braved the weather and passed through Drumheller on Monday, July 4.
The Peace Run’s mission is to promote international friendship and understanding. The runners do not seek to raise funds or highlight certain political causes. They simply strive to create goodwill among all nations.
The Peace Run was originally started in 1987 as The World Harmony Run by Sri Chinmoy.
Chinmoy, who was an athlete, philosopher, artist, and poet, believed in advancing the ideals of world friendship and oneness. He founded the run to spread awareness of those values.
This leg of the tour passed through Drumheller, where a celebration was held at the Cenotaph.
The children of the summer program were present and participated in song and games. Mayor Terry Yemen was contacted by the group and attended the ceremony. “
The Peace Run requested a tree be planted to mark this visit. The town granted this wish with a tree and a plaque placed near the Badlands Community Center.
