It was mid-April when twenty ecstatic and exuberant runners, boarded their planes from just about all four corners of the world, with London as their final destination. We had been recruited by the blue planet foundation, an NGO founded by Jin Zidell, who several years earlier master minded the idea of a foot race around the world, to draw attention to the lack of potable drinking water, affecting 20% of the world population. The purpose of this get-together and international extravaganza, in one of Europe’s most effluent and Royal metropolis, was organized to officially announce Dow Chemical’s sponsorship and partnership for the Blue Planet run, as well as to formally introduce its foot soldiers to the world.
Not surprisingly, the inaugural runner team varying in ages from 23 to 60, spanning a multitude of different nationalities, cultural upbringings and a variety of athletic backgrounds, turned out to have a lot in common. Without exception we are all adventurous, enjoy travel, love to run and most importantly have a desire to make our world a better place to live! All of us have our unique stories to tell, and had an opportunity to do some of that in London during formal and informal meetings and meal times. Once acquainted, we quickly became family, and our common goal exuded a positive energy and aura. As for me I am thrilled and honored to be part of this great and multi-talented group of relay runners and look forward, with full anticipation, to the kick off on June 1, when we will begin our journey from the steps of the United Nations building in downtown New York city.
Not surprisingly, the inaugural runner team varying in ages from 23 to 60, spanning a multitude of different nationalities, cultural upbringings and a variety of athletic backgrounds, turned out to have a lot in common. Without exception we are all adventurous, enjoy travel, love to run and most importantly have a desire to make our world a better place to live! All of us have our unique stories to tell, and had an opportunity to do some of that in London during formal and informal meetings and meal times. Once acquainted, we quickly became family, and our common goal exuded a positive energy and aura. As for me I am thrilled and honored to be part of this great and multi-talented group of relay runners and look forward, with full anticipation, to the kick off on June 1, when we will begin our journey from the steps of the United Nations building in downtown New York city.
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