Iain Purdie is a full-time traveller who stopped in Hanoi long enough last year to design our web page and help out in the drop in center for a few months. Somehow, late one night, he found himself announcing that he would walk the last 1000 miles of his world journey, in order to raise money for Blue Dragon.
He already regrets that he comes from a country that uses 'miles' rather than 'kilometers'. But a couple of people have started sponsoring him to do this... which means he cannot back out.
Iain is keeping a blog of events here; check it out and see what he's on about. The photo below was taken last time he was in Hanoi. He stayed at the Hanoi Backpackers Hostel and when the owners knew what he was up to, they kicked in $200. (That's me with one of the owners of the hostel, another Aussie named Michael).
Iain will soon be taking to the streets in an effort to raise money for Blue Dragon's work with street kids. Drop him a line... let him know someone is watching him!
2 comments:
1000 miles? The man must be insane!
Hmm. Well, he started talking about himself in the third person already...
To Mosher: You are great for what you are doing for disadvantaged kids in Vietnam! I wish you all the best, my dear sir !
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