This just in: Film screening and presentation of "Running the Sahara". Part of the Projecting Change Film Festival (check out their other non running, but worthwhile presentations at: http://www.projectingchange.ca/schedule.php)
When: Saturday April 4, 7:00pm
Cost: Ticket - $10, Includes: Film & Speaker
Where: Fifth Avenue Theatre, 2110 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
What:
- Screening of "Running the Sahara": Narrated by Academy Award winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award winner James Moll, RUNNING THE SAHARA documents a landmark moment in athleticism, in humanitarianism, and in history. Three men—Ray Zahab (Canada), Charlie Engle (USA), and Kevin Lin (Taiwan)—undertake a quest that no human being has ever achieved--running across the Sahara Desert. For 111 days and over 4800 miles, these three determined individuals prove that the impossible is possible. This incredible feat is underscored by the recurring theme of water - a daily necessity for the runners and a daily struggle for the people of Africa. Throughout this life-altering run, the runners promote H2O Africa, a charity that strives to promote clean drinking water for impoverished areas."When I heard about what the runners were planning to attempt, I was blown away and determined to be a part of it," said Matt Damon. More info at www.runningthesahara.com
- SPEAKER: Ray Zahab Winner of some of the world's most difficult and challenging ultra-distance foot races, Ray Zahab is motivated by challenge, distance and discovery. Late in 1998, Ray made a life changing decision to leave a pack-a-day smoking habit and very unhealthy life choices behind him. On New Year's Day 2000, he decided to go hiking with his brother John and has never looked back. In 2007, Ray Zahab and two others made history by running 4300 miles across the entire Sahara Desert raising awareness for clean-water initiatives in Africa. This feat consisted of running an average of 70 km per day for 111 days in extreme desert conditions through six countries. After witnessing and experiencing the water crisis and malaria epidemic in Africa, Ray decided to dedicate his future adventures to raising awareness and funding for causes that he supports and believes in. On January 7, 2009 Ray and two other Canadians, broke the world speed record from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole. In the process, Ray became the first person to trek to the South Pole on this traditional 1130 km route solely on foot.
