Md Shariff Abdullah, more popularly known as Singapore Blade Runner is Singapore's first blade runner. Born without a left foot, life was tough for young Shariff as he struggles with ridicule from schoolmates, a broken family and more physical problems as his stump got infected and had to be further amputated. However, not one to be put down by life, he pressed on and in 2008, inspired by Oscar Pistorius the South African amputee, he started competing competitively and soon went on to compete in many road and trail races including the prestigious Boston Marathon.
Despite his handicap, Shariff dares to dream and once had a dream to climb Mt Everest. Unfortunately, upon doctor's advice he has to stop that dream and is now focusing on completing the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon in 2015. However, as a self employed motivational speaker, he is still short of funds for this trip and is looking to raise more funds for a spare Ossur Flex Run Prosthetic leg, registration fee, flight and accommodation, insurance and other incidental fees.
How you can help:
- Run with him or your friends and simply share a picture of you running saying you support his trip to Everest, and asking others to donate, with this URL
- Rather not run? Just share his page http://www.sgbladerunner.com/everest-2015.html
- Kind contribution or purchasing the blade runner products which includes a limited edition Compressport tee.
For more information go to his home page http://www.sgbladerunner.com/ or visit his Facebook page
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