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Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Explorers(m): 5:29pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
From a young age, Maarten van der Weijden from the Netherlands was known as a promising swimming talent. However, before his career could begin he faced a challenge that could have ended it all. At only 19 years old Maarten was diagnosed with cancer. But the resilient swimmer beat cancer and 7 years later he became a gold medalist at the Olympic Games in 2008 Beijing. https://www.boredpanda.com/olympic-medalist-cancer-survivor-swimming-200km-maarten-van-der-weijden/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C7853301666 1 Like
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Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Explorers(m): 5:30pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Most athletes are known for pushing themselves to thelimits and Maarten is no exception. Recently the swimmer attempted to swim the entire 200 kilometers (120 mi) long track of the Elfstedentocht in the Netherlands. The sole reason behind the event was to raise funds for cancer research, a cause close to Maarten’s heart. 2 Likes
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Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Explorers(m): 5:32pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
The swim was scheduled to take 3 days, including very short naps to rest. However, as Maarten swam further he fell ill and the water was deemed too polluted for him to continue. He had managed to swim a distance of 163 kilometers in 55 hours. 2 Likes
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Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Explorers(m): 5:33pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
His hands and feet after 55 hours in the water. Lalasticlala Mynd44 1 Like
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Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by madridguy(m): 5:35pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Subhanalah. 2 Likes |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Explorers(m): 5:35pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
The fundraising campaign was a huge success. The swimmer raised a stunning sum of more than ₦1.4Billion. 2 Likes
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Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by ChiefAzubuike(f): 5:36pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Frostbite will takeover this one. Though he's a very strong man compared to our president who has been travelling to England for the past 4 years just to treat ear infection. But Between Cancer, Gonorrhea and HIV which do you prefer? Like for cancer , share for HIV, ignore for Gonorrhea. At the poster below, do I look like your fathers mate? |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Nobody: 8:03pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Is the poster above stupid ni 4 Likes |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Nobody: 8:15pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
When the cancer that was supposed to kill you took pity on you... You are now using your own hands to be calling death by swimming 55hrs Why are oyibo pple like this na 2 Likes |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by KendrickAyomide: 8:22pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
zinnyzee: did he die? |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Nobody: 8:24pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
KendrickAyomide:Till he die ba? |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by KendrickAyomide: 8:26pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
zinnyzee:you are still a small Girl. you won't understand even if i explain 1 Like |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by KendrickAyomide: 8:28pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
ChiefAzubuike: those are the list of diseases you have na. 2 Likes |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Nobody: 8:30pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
KendrickAyomide:Oya explain, daddy 1 Like |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by dhebo(m): 8:53pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
zinnyzee:...didn't you see where they said proceeds from the awareness will be spent on cancer research which will help him and others with cancer |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Nobody: 8:59pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
dhebo:must it now be him that will do it? |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by dhebo(m): 9:05pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
zinnyzee:...hahaha..you be comedian..... who else will raise better awareness than a cancer survivor and also an Olympics medalist?.. Please tell me |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Nobody: 9:08pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
dhebo:I still don't think he should be the one to do it. He looks so sickly |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by dhebo(m): 9:19pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
zinnyzee:...OK |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by donblazer10(m): 11:31pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
ChiefAzubuike:everybody go ignore you lol |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Mucokey(m): 11:37pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Na him somebody trek go him house less than 800 meter come dey demand Accolades After wasting n lavishing a state's resources on his seemingly terminal disease 1 Like |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Krystalzkris(f): 12:28am On Aug 23, 2018 |
Wrinkled toes? How come Jack didn't just swim like this guy |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Omooba224: 4:27am On Aug 24, 2018 |
I really love the resilience put together by this wonderful guy. He has really done what a great Napoleon could not do. He did it for himself and others. This what I call "LOVE", doing things at your detrimental way.. |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by KendrickAyomide: 9:52pm On Aug 26, 2018 |
zinnyzee:Lil mama |
Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by KendrickAyomide: 9:52pm On Aug 26, 2018 |
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Re: Cancer Survivor Swam 163km In 55Hrs, Raised Over ₦1.4Billion For Cancer Research by Born2Breed(f): 5:00pm On Aug 27, 2018 |
Explorers: This is the true meaning of giving....
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