Run 4 Tigray 4x4x48

My name is Ras-Samuel and along with my friend Andres, we want to use our bodies for good, to help make a difference. Previously, we've raised money by doing over 2,000 pulls all together in under 4 hours to help raise money for "All Things Equal Cafe', a cafe that hires people with disability.

 

This time we want to challenge ourselves by doing the 4x4x48 created by David Goggins,

The goal is to run 4miles (6km) every 4 hours for 48 hours.

The mission is to raise $1k and all funds raised will go towards Tigray Youth Vic, supporting victims of the genocide in Tigray, Ethiopia, and displaced Tigrayan refugees in Sudan.

 

This is something that is close to my heart because I am from Tigray and have lost many family and friends at the hands of war, leaving many traumatized. My family escaped a war to come to Australia and this has re-ignited that trauma they thought they healed. Join me and Andres on this run as we use our bodies to bring awareness to the genocide and ethnic cleansing that's happening in Tigray and put a stop to this pointless WAR.

 

Tigray is located in the northernmost region of Ethiopia. It is known for its mountainous terrain and rich historical culture. In November of 2020, Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed ordered a military offensive on the region. Abiy has since committed and is continuing to commit significant war crimes, ethnic cleansing, massacring of civilians, and weaponized sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls. There has also been the destruction on a massive scale of civil farming and civil infrastructure which has resulted in a humanitarian crisis facing the people of Tigray.

The Ethiopian government has also targeted schools, public infrastructure, and residential areas with drones. To date, there have been reports of over 230 massacres and 70 000 civilian deaths, with the current communication blackout it is likely these figures are higher.

 

For those who want to participate in the 4x4x48 or join us in one of the run's all detail is below.

 

When: 4th of March until 6th of March.

Where: Moren Reserve Outdoor gym

Time: 8 pm ( Recommend coming earlier for stretch)