Randeep Sodhi, Co-founder of A.T.4.A.
Randeep and Jamie began the movement (which is simply referred to as a Thing for another) on October 28th, 2010 when Randeep contacted Jamie to support an old lady's leg surgury whom Jamie had had found on the street.
She ended up getting healed with a cast, and when Jamie mentioned Patrick's story- the 43 (now 50) kids under his care- Randeep asked what they thought they could do about it. The result was a project- a (chicken) farm to provide sustainable income and food for the children.
In March of 2011, Randeep fell ill, and passed away unexpectedly. He left behind a compassionate family, many friends, and a close community in the wrestling world- including the team he coached, the Hargobind Wrestling Club.
But when a good leader passes physically, they continue to lead on earth, even if they are not awake & walking. Like a stone dropped in the water, disappearing from view- the ripples Randeep left have inspired several - close to the heart of what he was doing- to not only support those he supported, but to carry forward in a renewed way the spirit of love he'd lived out.
She ended up getting healed with a cast, and when Jamie mentioned Patrick's story- the 43 (now 50) kids under his care- Randeep asked what they thought they could do about it. The result was a project- a (chicken) farm to provide sustainable income and food for the children.
In March of 2011, Randeep fell ill, and passed away unexpectedly. He left behind a compassionate family, many friends, and a close community in the wrestling world- including the team he coached, the Hargobind Wrestling Club.
But when a good leader passes physically, they continue to lead on earth, even if they are not awake & walking. Like a stone dropped in the water, disappearing from view- the ripples Randeep left have inspired several - close to the heart of what he was doing- to not only support those he supported, but to carry forward in a renewed way the spirit of love he'd lived out.
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Randeep: The Spirit Of Quiet Caring
I first saw Randeep on TV, when I was a juvenile in high school- at the 2000 Olympic Trials in Toronto, fighting his way into the finals of Greco roman. I hate to say it, but he looked like a nice guy. (I’d find out later how true this really was). And of course, needless to say, he had a fighting spirit.
In 2004 I had the opportunity to go to the Tropheo Milone tournament in Italy with a decent sized Canadian contingent; there happened to be some kind of funny flight issues, and we stayed back in Rome 3 days, our expenses paid. We all visited the Vatican, and it led to a late night conversation with Randeep & a couple others; we all felt a healthy scepticism of aggrandized religion, and Randeep unknowingly challenged us by meekly sharing about how he and a couple of buddies set up a table one day a week to hand out food to whoever needs it. I was moved & challenged by his quiet thought & care for others.
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In 2004 I had the opportunity to go to the Tropheo Milone tournament in Italy with a decent sized Canadian contingent; there happened to be some kind of funny flight issues, and we stayed back in Rome 3 days, our expenses paid. We all visited the Vatican, and it led to a late night conversation with Randeep & a couple others; we all felt a healthy scepticism of aggrandized religion, and Randeep unknowingly challenged us by meekly sharing about how he and a couple of buddies set up a table one day a week to hand out food to whoever needs it. I was moved & challenged by his quiet thought & care for others.
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The more I reflect, the more I realize that Randeep was subtly leading me. I don't even know if he realized it, but probably; I didn't though. After all, I was doing the work, I was overseeing the plans, I was the face of the operation. Yet none of it would have begun if it weren't for his firm, sincere will to give. It's that simple. - Jamie