Starting this Friday, June 25th, 54-year-old accountant Wai Law of Bethpage, New York, plans to run 555 miles over the course of 10 days — all for charity.
Wai will run the 555-mile length of the recently completed Empire State Trail, while pushing a baby stroller stocked with 50 pounds of supplies.
Along the way, he will stop to sleep and eat, mostly using the supplies packed in his stroller. And, of course, he expects some visitors along the way, but mostly expects to take on the journey by himself.
Wai will be running the equivalent of 21 marathons to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s research.
Last year, he raised more than $10,000 while running “only” 103 miles. Wai hopes to double that amount this year.
Wai says that he definitely expects to be in pain during this run, but the effort is well worth the trouble because he’s running for those who can’t. (Newsday)
