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Newsletter July

Building on pain and pushing the body had been the themes of this month. While the first week of July saw me still recovering from my ankle injury thus limiting my training to cardio workouts at the gym lessening stress on my ankle, the following weeks provided me with opportunities for a more intense training program of 2 to 3 workouts per day with nearly ‘zero’ rest and even a few longer hill trainings. During my duty travel to Singapore, I managed to maintain this rhythm and I spent almost all my spare time on a treadmill and it paid off! I feel stronger, I can run longer and I feel much lighter on my feet.

Since March, my body weight has gone down by over 10 % from 82 to 73 kilograms and this current weight has made me feel more and more confident about the race. I still have a few more days of intense training to do before giving my body the necessary rest during the last few weeks before the event.

My ankle still hurts a little and is still a bit fragile which means I will have to concentrate on running safely during the race and being careful on where to put my feet on the trails especially at night. I would probably have to strap it and use an ankle support during the race. If I am fortunate and spared from injuries during the run, then I am quite confident that I will cross that finish line.

On the project front, donations have been a little slow. Though some people have been really generous, others have remained passive in spite of early promises. Human nature I guess. Nevertheless, there have been a number of heartwarming examples of extreme generosity and kindness from wonderful people. It is impossible to list everyone but hopefully through this humble newsletter these people will know how much their generous donations are appreciated. Thank you to those who HAVE donated from as far as Australia, Japan, the US and Europe! We have now a little over 10 000 USD together, but we need more and we definitely need YOUR help.

Here are just a few examples of people demonstrating their support, I hope they will inspire others.

I was delighted to accept on behalf of Joseph Scutt, aged 11 years old,from Colehill, Dorset, England, a very generous donation of $500 US tothis worthy cause. This donation will bring a smile to the face of onelucky child who otherwise would endure their life coping with theirdisfigurement. Now this child can blend into society without anxiety orlack of confidence. Thank you Joseph.

My little princess, Renée, 13 years old, decided to make Manga drawings and to sell them for a few euro’s per piece to sponsor the project and she managed to collect 200 euro’s which she entirely donated for the project.

In Australia, in wholehearted support of their academic mentor’s campaign for the Charity project, a number of International Public Health and Graduate Medical students from the University of Sydney have advocated and campaigned for these little Malaysian children through the Global Home, a dynamic student organization whose mission is ”to inspire and encourage medical students to promote health opportunities and medical equality globally”. These students have also utilized Facebook and the internet to get the message out to the wider local and global community. There have also been mini fundraising projects like selling edible treats in offices and organizing donation gift boxes at a convenience shop.

Then there is the remarkable story of Peter and Maryann, two very close friends from the US. Peter is currently fighting a terrible disease and has to undergo aggressive treatment. Yet despite Peter’s pain, his daily suffering and the difficult situation they are currently in, Peter and Maryann keep their spirits high constantly supporting and encouraging me and my project. As I plan to race for Malaysian children born with cleft lip and palate, I will also dedicate my race to my dear friend Peter, keeping in mind how much he would have wanted running beside me.

There have also been a few individuals from different parts of the world who have been extremely generous with their donations which will definitely improve the quality of life of a child somewhere in rural Malaysia. Their donations will bring a smile to the face of a child who otherwise would have had to endure a difficult life coping with a disfigurement. Because of their touching kindness this fortunate Malaysian child will grow in confidence and live happily without fear and ridicule.

Isn’t that amazing? How such a little donation can carry an incredibly massive impact. Think about it. With a small donation, we can help give a simple surgery to a child and change the entire course of his or her life! And if you see how kids and people with their own problems, are supporting and sponsoring the project, what are YOU waiting for?

To all of you who have donated – my deepest and sincerest gratitude. To those who are still considering to donate, I hope the remarkable tales of support for this project will inspire you to do so. Please help me achieve the Peter Runs For charity goal- to give the gift of smile to as many Malaysian children as possible.

I promise you that I will give the best of me during the race. No amount of exhaustion nor pain will deter me from finishing the Ultra Trail Race on August 29th even if it means completing the race on my hands and knees. I am fully committed to this Charity Run Project - 200%!

For those who have lost the email with the bank account details on it, please find them below. Hopefully the online donating mechanism will be ready soon which should give the project a major boost!

Peter Runs for Charity
IBAN:CH89 0076 7000 R519 0101 5
Bank Address: Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Place St-François 1,
1001, Lausanne, Switzerland
Clearing: 767
Swift code: BCVLCH2LXXX

AUGUST PLANS

Work wise, August will be calm. A few days before the race, I shall take leave to spend time with my little girl Renée in Chamonix.

The training will be over soon. The body should be ready. All I need to do now is to fix my ankle and to get as much rest as possible. Load up on carbs and get mentally ready for my run.

THROUGH ALL THESE MONTHS, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT!

 

 

 

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