Giving Back Together: 100 miles for AKF

By Adil Lakhani

Join me in celebrating by giving to AKF

Inspired by Mawlana Hazar Imam's recent Chicago Marathon and his guidance focused on generosity through various means during his USA Visit, I’m raising funds for the Aga Khan Foundation USA. AKF USA is an organization that’s exceptionally dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living in remote, impoverished parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. 100% of donations received by AKF go directly to the programs and people it serves!

This fundraiser will give us an incredible opportunity to share our gratitude and improve the lives of those truly in need. It will conclude on Feb 7, 2026 where I will run the Rocky Raccoon 100 mile ultramarathon in Huntsville, TX. 

Why I chose this race? It falls on the same week as Mawlana Hazar Imam's first Imamat Day and is located just 65 miles from the newly inaugurated Ismaili Center Houston.

Please join me in supporting this incredible organization. Every dollar you donate goes directly to their key program areas, including:
- Agriculture and food security
- Early childhood development
- Education
- Health and nutrition 

Bonus donation levels:
Donate $100+ - Sponsor a mile # of your choosing (first come, first serve)
Donate $300+ - 3 months of running advice directly from me. This includes 30-min bi-weekly calls, goals conversation, building a personalized plan, and answering all the questions you may have about improving your running. Plus, you also get to sponsor a mile # of your choosing.

The more people who know about AKF, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

My Updates

Last update before the Race!

Wednesday 4th Feb

Race update:

Just landed in Houston and getting super excited for the Rocky Raccoon 100 race this weekend. It's been a great build up and I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do out there

Fundraising update:

Since my last update, we've more than doubled the # of donations and increased the donation total by more than $1000! Thank you to Aliya, Ameen, Hayoul, Imran M., Imran S., Mom, Naureen, Rahim, and Samina for your generous donations! 

It's not too late to get involved but it is the final week for this fundraiser.

Extras:

🎯 To celebrate Imamat Day, I will match all donations (up to $500) until tonight at midnight

🎯 Donate $20+ to sponsor a mile. So far we have 14 miles sponsored. I'll be carrying a list of these sponsors on race day for all 100 miles! 

🎯 Donate $100+ to receive a free month of run coaching with me. It's still early in the year and a great time to work together on a plan

Thank you and please wish me luck!

100% Match Results

Monday 26th Jan
Thanks to 5 additional donations this past weekend, we were able to raise an additional $303.60, which I have matched 100%. Thank you Mom, Imran S., Hayoul, Imran M., Ameen and Samina for your generous donations!

Our fundraising total is now $1731!

100% Match until Sunday, January 25

Saturday 24th Jan
I will personally match any donation until Sunday, January 25 at 11:59 CT (capped at $1000)

Additionally, sponsoring a mile only requires a $20 donation. Please include the mile # in your donation note. 
Thank you to these generous givers!

$52.60

Karim Hemani + Salima Lalani

Proud of you for continuing to push your limits and for being an inspiration to all of us!!

$331

Adil Lakhani

Imamat Day 100% Match

$105.20

Karim Panjwani

Amazing cause! Hope you break your PR with this run!

$26.30

Sofiya Halani

$101.80

Fahim Lakhani

Best of luck!

$101

Oscar Tavera

You are the fastest out of the three of us 🎊 I know you're going to kill it on this race , blow it out the water ! Woop Woop Also, coach me to not be fat !

$105.20

Fatima H

Good luck!!

$100

Khalid Khowaja

Good luck

$25

Naureen Sajwani

What a wonderful thing to do!

$50

Aliya K. Ismail

I'd like to sponsor mile 27 if it's not already taken, please and thank you!

$500

Rahim J

So inspiring you are able to do an ultramarathon - truly incredible feat!

$303.60

Adil Lakhani

100% Match

$100

Ameen & Samina

Good luck!

$52.60

Imran Momin

Keep it up. Great work

$26

Hayoul

$25

Imran Saleh

$100

Amina Lakhani

Good luck!

$50

Marie Vanzandt

What a great cause and reason to run! Good luck out there, I see you putting all the work in!!

$26.30

Tuan

$10.52

Hashim Ali

$500

Tanaz Maknojia

$315.60

Nemroj Ali

$210.40

Nemroj Ali

$10.52

Amsal

About the Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organization working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally-driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.