My cousin Ulla has been an inexhaustible source of inspiration since the day we met. Her generosity, openness and general verve is unmatched and when she told me about her lung cancer diagnosis I wanted to do whatever possible to help. Naturally, she downplayed her own needs and focused on what she could do for others.
In this spirit, I am using the occasion of my run in a 250 km ultra-marathon to raise money for a charity of Ulla’s choice – the Stephen E. Banner Fund for Lung Cancer Research. Ulla is a daily reminder that in spite of our own challenges it is always possible to help others.
The race is part of Racing The Planet’s desert ultra-marathon series. It is a self-supported event in which competitors carry everything they need for the week of racing including food, sleeping bag and medical supplies. 4.5 liters of water are rationed daily.
