This past summer I spent two more months in the South Pacific.
So many photos to post, so little time...
So many photos to post, so little time...
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These young boys woke up at 4am every morning, ran 3 miles, rowed 11 miles, then went to school all day. After school they ran 3 more miles, rowed 11 more miles, then returned to their homes long after dark to do homework before falling asleep for a few hours. Then the next morning they woke up and did it all again. They were training for the Samoan national rowing competition, a tradition that honors the ancient Samoans who first inhabited the islands. Their dedication triggered empathy and reverence in me. I feel blessed that I was able to meet them and ride with them. I've taken four excursions to Samoa doing publicity and advocacy for medical teams. Here's a short documentary I made about Rheumatic Rescue in Western Samoa from June 2014. A short P.S.A. with the captain of the Samoan national rugby team, who survived rheumatic heart disease as a child. Kahn has become an inspiration to many children throughout the Pacific Islands, especially those currently suffering from rheumatic heart disease.
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