Sierra Leone Marathon 2022
Running a marathon had been lingering on my to-do list for
some time. I was always able to find an excuse for myself to not pursue it at
that very moment. When I heard of the 2022 Sierra Leone Marathon everything
fell into place. At that time, my girlfriend was doing a project for Doctors Without
Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) in Sierra Leone for half a year. Being able to see my girlfriend again after a couple of months and being able to share this experience with her made this a no-brainer.
It was an unforgettable experience to run in the beautiful rural
and tropical scenery of Sierra Leone. On top of that, as a runner you are greeted and
encouraged by local people and high-fived by children everywhere along the
route. Kids hold your hand and run along and cheer you up by singing songs.
The event attracts a diverse but like-minded group of participants.
So, next to the dedicated Street Child staff and amazing local people, you will
get to meet incredible people from all over the world, make new friends, and
create unforgettable memories together.
Last but not least, taking a well-deserved swim and a cocktail at the beach the day
after the race was a huge moment of happiness as well.
Street Child
The Sierra Leone Marathon is organised by an international charity
called Street Child. By participating and raising funds you can make a impact on the amazing work that Street Child is doing. One of their focuses is to provide access to
quality education for the world’s most vulnerable and underprivileged children
in a sustainable way. On top of that, you will get the unique opportunity to
discover the work of Street Child firsthand by visiting some of the projects,
communities & schools that Street Child supports. Through this, you will
see the direct impact of both your and Street Child’s efforts on the people of
Sierra Leone and their immense gratitude for it.
