Runner With Prosthetic Legs

The International Half Marathon (late December) - a worthwhile effort

Plagued by decades of civil war, Cambodia was fast becoming a country that saw no future that did not involve violence. Thousands were displaced and hundreds of others either lost their lives in the war or had to sacrifice a limb just so they could live tell their story. These horrific times have now come to an end and Cambodia is finally thriving once again. The lush tropical landscape and the culturally rich heritage of this vibrant land is once again accessible to travellers and explorers around the world.

Thousands of athletes and fans travel from countries across the world to either participate in this great event or to see it with their own eyes. What started off as a fund raising effort to aid the growing need of prosthetic limbs in Cambodia due to the heavy use of landmines in civil war activities, has now grown into becoming a much awaited global event which has aided the fund raising efforts and has also been able to attract a large number of tourists to the region.

This annual racing event is divided into 6 categories which separate the runners into various groups to ensure a greater chance of victory to all parties involved. The International Half Marathon is the main event and is open to both male and female athletes. The 10km Road Race, the 21km Wheelchair Race and the 10km Artificial Leg Race is also open to participants of both genders. The 5km Fun Run on the other hand is an open event is more of a family event that anyone can take part in. Taking part in all these races come with a registration fee that aids the prosthetic limb fund which is the initiative that this event was formed to support.

Collecting various awards along the way Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has been and continues to carry on as a leading luxury hotel Cambodia that sets the benchmark when it come to customer service and international standards in accommodation in the country. This hotel in Siem Reap offers a convenient location that ensures easy access to many of the city’s most popular tourist attractions.

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Terry Fox: His Story (Revised) List Price: $18.95 Sale Price: $13.27 You save: $5.68 (30%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Terry Fox, the one-legged runner from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, made an indelible impression upon people across Canada and around the world. An outstanding athlete with a stubborn and competitive spirit, he lost his leg to cancer at 19, but said “nobody is ever going to call me a quitter.”On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox set out from St. John’s, Newfoundland to begin the run across Canada that he named the Marathon of Hope. His ambition was to raise a million dollars for cancer research. It wasn’t easy. Initial support from communities varied from terrific to nothing at all. His prosthetic leg was painful to run on, and there were always traffic and extreme weather conditions to deal with. But, by the time he reached Ontario – a journey of more than 3,000 kilometres – word of his achievement had spread, and thousands cheered him and followed his progress. Terry’s spirits soared, and now he hoped to raise $22 million dollars – one dollar for every Canadian. He succeeded in this ambition, but the Marathon of Hope ended near Thunder Bay, Ontario on September 1, 1980. The cancer had spread to his lungs, and, after running 24 miles in one day, on the next he could run no further.When cancer finally claimed his life in 1981, Canada mourned the loss of a hero, but the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope lives on. The Terry Fox Foundation raised more than $17 million in 1999, and support for the event nationally and around the world is growing. Features ISBN13: 9780771080197 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed