Peace Run Lights Up Santa Barbara

The world’s largest torch relay, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, is blazing through Santa Barbara, celebrating America’s 250th birthday while spreading a simple, powerful message: peace begins with each of us. Runners from seven countries cover 86 miles from Carpinteria to Santa Maria, engaging thousands of students in schools nationwide with lessons on self-esteem and shared humanity. Local hero Sue DiCicco, founder of The Peace Crane Project, will be honored with the Torch-Bearer Award. Since its 1987 launch, this global movement has touched 160 nations and inspired over 7 million participants — endorsed by icons like Pope Francis, Nelson Mandela, and Carl Lewis — all driven by the vision of Sri Chinmoy, who believed athletics and art could unite humanity. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd5699b29f0ea776