Submitted by: Tony Mangan.
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Canadian, Jean Béliveau has walked into Australia,the 62nd country of his incredible walk around the world.
Only 2 more countries after Australia,Jean….. New Zealand and then Canada. So the next time he has to speak a language other than English he will be back in Quebec!
However, at current pace that will probably take him another year and a half!
I was very fortunate to put Jean up in my home for a week when he was in Ireland over 3 years ago. I then got to spend a few days with his patient partner Luce when I was running in Drummondville a couple of years ago. A lovely lady.
Please check out Jean’s site www.wwwalk.org which is updated by….. Luce
Keep up the great work!
Flags courtesy of www.3dflags.com
On August 18th, 2000, at 9:00 am, Jean Béliveau left Montreal, Canada. His goal is to walk around the planet to promote “Peace and non-violence for the profit of the children of the world”. He is traveling alone with a three wheeled stroller to carry a bit of food, his clothing, a First Aid kit, a small tent and a sleeping bag. Jean plans to walk across all the continents, from North America to South America, then across to South Africa, up to Europe, then the Middle East, South and Eastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand and finally back to Canada.
This journey will take 11 years to complete which is in accordance with the United Nations proclamation: 2001-2010 – International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World
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http://web.mac.com/johnolsen7000/site/Long_Walk_.html
John Olsen commenced on 18th June 2008 to walk solo and unsupported 4752 kilometers from West to East across Australia. He began at Steep Point Western Australia and will traverse the remote Great Victoria Desert and the challenging Great Dividing Range to reach Cape Byron (Byron Bay) NSW. John will then walk from Byron Bay to his home town of Geelong raising funds along the way. He is passionate about reaching his target of $200,000 to be divided equally between the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation (ALCMF) and the Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group Inc. (ALDS) which are the charities closest to his heart. Both of these charities help children and adults with mobility problems.
This project will succeed with your encouragement and the financial support of Lions Clubs and the general community throughout our great country.
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