| Stuck in his wheelchair? Think again! |
Doctor William Tan races marathons in a wheelchair. He has had a lifetime of overcoming his own obstacles, starting with paralysis from polio at age 2, to achieve amazing triumphs for himself and to change the lives of others. He's coming to the Pacific Shoreline Marathon from Singapore on February 4th 2007. Dr. Tan holds a PhD in neuroscience, has worked at the Mayo Clinic, and has earned two post-doctoral degrees from Harvard University and Oxford University. In between marathons and other Olympic efforts to raise funds and awareness for children’s hospitals all over the world, he completed his medical degree at Newcastle in Australia. He attempted Marathon Races in 7 continents in 2005 and accomplish 10 marathons in 7 continents in 65 days. This time round he has included the North Pole and is hoping to accomplish all the 7 continents and the North Pole in a shorter period of time. |
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The Pacific Shoreline Marathon appeals to him since the cause it supports is very close to his heart. He heard about the Run for Mobility and was impassioned to come to Southern California and give his support. He’ll be doing the Marathon on Super Bowl Sunday in Huntington Beach with all of us, adding exposure for FWM and helping to raise funds for more wheelchairs. He will also be at our dinner Saturday night where we’ll have a chance to see him and thank him for what he does.
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| 110 FUNDRAISERS! | ||
| $153,222.08 3450 Wheelchairs
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| The Final Stretch > > > | ||
| The next 2 weeks are the FINAL STRETCH of our fundraising drive - it's time to focus on the goal and sprint! Can we double the figure above by Feb 4? Let's all try!!! | ||
| Don't Forget the DINNER! | ||
| Kick-Off Celebration Dinner with special guests: Don Schoendorfer Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah Dr William Tan  February 3 from 5:30 - 8:30pm Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort |
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| From Our Chairman: | ||
| ATTENTION: All Athletes, Fundraisers, Donors, and Supporters! February 2nd, 3rd and 4th are going to be unforgettable days for all of us. The Active Lifestyle Expo and race day venue will feature a "Wall of Mobility" that you won't want to miss. The dinner will have some of the most compelling and interesting people you will ever want to meet, with many surprise activities to round out the evening of FUN! I look forward to seeing and meeting all of you that weekend! Thank you. - John Sexton, Event Chairman |
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