A former forensic cop from Australia is gearing up for his biggest physical challenge yet—a gruelling 1,400-kilometre run across Thailand in December.

 

Dubbed “Run to Remember,” this endurance test marks the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, which claimed 230,000 lives worldwide, including 5,400 in Thailand.

 

Starting on December 1, charity Hands Across the Water founder Peter Baines will run from Yasothon to Khao Lak, the site devastated by the disaster, arriving on December 26, exactly 20 years after the tragedy. His goal is to raise a whopping 25 million baht for the charity which helps Thai children impacted by the tsunami.

The funds will support education centres, including one focused on training students for Thailand’s tourism sector. Baines recalls his time identifying victims after the tsunami.

 

“When I arrived, the scene was unimaginable.”

 

His experience in the aftermath fuelled his mission to help the children left behind. Since founding the charity in 2005, it has expanded to care for over 350 children across seven projects.

 

 

The run will push Baines to his limits, with 33 marathon distances to cover in the scorching Thai heat.

 

“The heat and humidity will make this especially tough.”

 

If a 1,400-kilometre run sounds too intense, supporters can join the Run to Remember 2024 in Bangkok’s Chatuchak Park on December 15, with proceeds going to Hands Across the Water, reported Hua Hin Today.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Peter Baines via X

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-10-10

 

 

I wish you the very best Peter and hope you raise much more than your goal.

Got a link for donations, sound like a worthy cause.

 

Good luck mate 🙏

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

His goal is to raise a whopping 25 million baht for the charity which helps Thai children impacted by the tsunami.

 

What?