RUN TO SAPA with "School on the boat"

Help me to run the toughest mountain marathon in Vietnam and finance a trip in Sapa for disadvantaged kids !

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RUN TO SAPA with "School on the boat"

<p>  </p> <p> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FCj5kPsWmMGQ%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DCj5kPsWmMGQ&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FCj5kPsWmMGQ%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=ff2702755d9749cda571c6d6c2f3eb46&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Merci-1473216553" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/347543/merci-1473216553.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p> ___________________________________________________________________</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>NEW OBJECTIVE : 1500€ !</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> We reached the initial objective in less than a week ! That's unbelievable, thank you a lot. Then now, we decided to change our goals. The new objective is to raise 1500€. The 500€ more will be used to :</p> <p>  </p> <p> - To rent a <strong>private minibus</strong> for the whole trip. <em>Then it will be easier to go everywhere with the kids, we could visit more places and do more activities.</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> - To create <strong>special t-shirts</strong> of the week-end for each kid.</p> <p>  </p> <p> - To make a <strong>photo book</strong> for each kid.</p> <p>  </p> <p> - To buy a <strong>souvenir from Sapa</strong> for each kid.</p> <p> ___________________________________________________________________</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>Hello everyone,</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> More motivated than ever, I will take part in the <strong><em>VIETNAM MOUNTAIN MARATHON</em></strong> in Sapa on <strong>September the 24th 2016</strong> and I need your support ! </p> <p>  </p> <p> I decided to involve people around me and set up a crowdfunding project named <strong>RUN TO SAPA </strong>!</p> <p>  </p> <p> The project aims to support the <strong>School On The Boat</strong> NGO by organizing a <strong>trip to Sapa</strong> for Hanoi-based <strong>disadvantaged kids</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>Let me first introduce myself...</em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Capture_d__cran_2016-06-30___13.36.08-1467268666" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334835/Capture_d__cran_2016-06-30___13.36.08-1467268666.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>WHO AM I? </strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> My name is <strong>Valentin</strong> <strong>Orange</strong>, I am a 25 years old passionate <strong>runner</strong> from Normandy. I currently work for a French NGO in <strong>Vietnam</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Turning 25, I thought it was high time to take the <strong>chance</strong> and start training <strong>HARD</strong> on this <strong>AWESOME</strong> <strong>CHALLENGE</strong> !</p> <p>  </p> <p> Thing is, that <strong>marathon</strong> is not a “normal” one <em>(considering there is such thing as a “normal marathon”) </em>… This  one is a hardcore mountain race for <strong>RABBID RUNNERS</strong> looking for a strong challenge.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>You’ll understand better if you scroll down… :)</em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="4_avec_logo-1467253663" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334818/4_avec_logo-1467253663.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>RUN TO SAPA PROJECT</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> The idea is to run for a local<strong> CHARITY</strong> to give back to the locals and run for a <strong>GOOD</strong> <strong>CAUSE</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Apart from boosting my <strong>motivation</strong>, it makes the whole race even more <strong>MEANINGFUL</strong> and allow you to get involved in this<strong> amazing goal </strong>: with your help <strong>we will finance a weekend in Sapa for disadvantaged kids from Hanoi !</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>THE GOAL</strong><em><strong> : </strong></em><strong>TO FINANCE AND ORGANIZE A TRIP IN SAPA FOR POOR HANOI-BASED CHILDREN !</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> I now feel I found <strong>THE reason</strong> to finish this marathon and you will be involved in this… </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Img_8711-1467253266" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334815/IMG_8711-1467253266.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> From now onwards, I don’t run only for myself but also for the <strong>disadvantaged kids</strong> who live along the red river,one of the <strong>poorest area</strong> in Hanoi.</p> <p>  </p> <p> That is the reason why <strong>School On the Boat</strong> and I are setting up this crowdfunding project :)</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong><em>What’s the deal? </em></strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> We need to <strong>RAISE</strong> <strong>1000€</strong> <strong>to finance a trip in Sapa</strong> for the children who are helped by <em>School On The Boat</em>. It would be a <strong>WONDERFUL</strong> chance for these kids who have never been out of Hanoi. With this project, we can all together <strong>make something beautiful</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The children could discover one of the most <strong>stunning</strong> region in northern Vietnam, hike along the rice fields, meet people from ethnic minorities, …</p> <p>  </p> <p> What a <strong>splendid chance</strong> for these poor kids to escape their <strong>hard life</strong> for a while and enjoy <strong>beautiful moments</strong> together !</p> <p>  </p> <p> On my side, it will give me more <strong>energy </strong>and <strong>strength</strong> to face this absolutely <strong>amazing challenge</strong> and for you it will give you <strong>2 good reasons</strong> to <strong>contribute</strong> to this crowdfunding project. And on top of that<em>, there are super cool rewards, have a look on the right side :)</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>We count on you to make it happen!</em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>MY CHALLENGE : TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE IN LESS THAN 12 HOURS ! </strong></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>YOUR CHALLENGE : TO RAISE 1000€ TO FINANCE A WEEK END FOR 14 KIDS IN SAPA !  </strong></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="15352634301_a3030e11e9_k-1467253866" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334819/15352634301_a3030e11e9_k-1467253866.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>WHAT IS SCHOOL ON THE BOAT?</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong><a href="http://schoolontheboat.fr/" target="_blank">School On The Boat</a></strong> was created in 2011. As I said before, this association helps Vietnamese children who live along the red river which is the poorest area in Hanoi. Their main goal is to provide everything the kids need to go to school.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The NGO makes a lot of efforts to <strong>understand</strong> each <strong>family situation</strong> and their stories. With <strong>open</strong> <strong>communication</strong> and trust from the parents, they are able to better understand the behaviours and needs of the children. They have a strong presence in their homes and communities and <strong>encourage</strong> the parents’ support and involvement in the <strong>child’s schooling and tutoring.</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> Through sponsorship, they can go to the <strong>public Vietnamese school</strong>, they get <strong>medical follow-up</strong>, <strong>food rations</strong> and the volunteers give them a <strong>lot of love</strong> and attention…</p> <p> The association organizes <strong>cultural outings</strong>, some <strong>activities downtown</strong> <em>like going to the pool</em>... The children can share very nice moments and meet other kids.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>Currently, School On The Boat takes care of <strong>26 children</strong> aged 5 to 17. </em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>Follow them on Facebook : <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/schoolontheboat/?fref=ts" target="_blank">School On The Boat</a></strong></em></p> <p> <em>More information : </em><strong><em><a href="http://schoolontheboat.fr/">http://schoolontheboat.fr/</a></em></strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Dsc_0191-1467253213" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334814/DSC_0191-1467253213.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>VIETNAM MOUNTAIN MARATHON</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>« More than a traditional marathon, it is a challenge against the wild! »</em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Dddeng-1467267183" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334834/dddeng-1467267183.png"></p> <p>  </p> <p> Welcome to the <strong>highest mountains of Vietnam</strong>, to thousands of yellow <strong>rice fields</strong>, water <strong>buffaloes</strong> and colourful <strong>ethnic minority</strong> groups. </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>THE HARDEST RUN IN VIETNAM ! </strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> The small dirt roads and narrow trails will go through the <strong>majestic mountains</strong> and valleys that are <strong>only used by locals</strong>. Each route will encompass challenging climbs, exhilarating descents and a true glimpse of local life through the <strong>rice fields</strong> and <strong>ethnic minority villages</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>Below are some mouth dropping facts :</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="42k-1467213447" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334737/42k-1467213447.jpg"></p> <p> <img alt="Vmm-42k-map-1467254129" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334821/VMM-42K-map-1467254129.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>“Runners from all around the world come here to run through <strong>4 mountains higher than 1500 meters </strong>and can also get precious points qualifying race for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc”</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>A few figures about the run : </em></p> <p>  </p> <p> - Max altitude: <strong>1780m</strong></p> <p> - Elevation gain: <strong>2000m</strong></p> <p> - In 2015, <strong>50% of all runners</strong> were still racing after <strong>10 hours of race</strong>.</p> <p> - In 2015, the winner finished the 42k after <strong>5h41</strong>.</p> <p> - Maximum time: <strong>15 hours</strong></p> <p> - <strong>312 runners</strong> are already registered which represent <strong>23 different nationalities</strong> in total.</p> <p> - <strong>20€ </strong>from each participant registration fees (total amount 100€) are given to a local NGO which helps ethnic minorities.</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Vmm15_davidlloyd-109-2-1467213643" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334739/VMM15_DavidLloyd-109-2-1467213643.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>Now you might think “why the hell is he doing that ??!!??...</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> Since I finished the <strong>Hanoi half marathon</strong> <strong><em>(12th in 1h32),</em></strong> I feel that I am able to pick up on this kind of <strong>challenge</strong>. I have been running for years and I want to upgrade to this kind of challenge.. <em>The kind of race/challenge you remember forever...!</em></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> MY GOAL IS <strong>TO</strong> <strong>CROSS THE FINISH LINE </strong>IN LESS THAN <strong>12 HOURS!</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>More details about the race </em><em>: </em><em><a href="http://vietnammountainmarathon.com/42-km-full-marathon/">http://vietnammountainmarathon.com/42-km-full-marathon/</a></em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="Gallery-22-1467213937" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334745/Gallery-22-1467213937.jpg"></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>TRAINING AND MARATHON D-DAY</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> Until <strong>SEPTEMBER 24</strong>, you can follow the news of the project and also my training for the marathon through different social medias. During the run, you could <strong>support me </strong>and follow my run with <strong>Runtastic</strong> and <strong>Snapchat</strong> application.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Then, afterward I’ll make a <strong>video</strong> of the marathon to show you the wonderful <strong>landscapes</strong> of Sapa and also my red, <strong>sweaty</strong> and <strong>tired face</strong> ;-) </p> <p>  </p> <p> Facebook : <em><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Run-to-Sapa-1613569882287409/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Run to Sapa </a></strong></em></p> <p>  </p> <p> Runtastic : <strong><em><a href="https://www.runtastic.com/fr/utilisateurs/valentin-orange-2" target="_blank">Valentin Orange</a></em></strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> Youtube : <strong><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0JXRIvJiZOsA2EyjhXD_Hg" target="_blank">Valentin Orange</a></em></strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> Instagram : <strong><em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/val_orange/" target="_blank">val_orange</a> </em></strong>and with #RunToSapa</p> <p>  </p> <p> Snapchat : <strong><em>valorange</em></strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> Blog : <strong><em><a href="http://valaroundtheworld.weebly.com" target="_blank">http://valaroundtheworld.weebly.com</a></em></strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>e-mail : </em><strong><em>valentin.orange05@gmail.com</em></strong></p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> CHEERS ! </p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="13432385_10209721164606327_4849122631442632577_n-1467535384" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/335619/13432385_10209721164606327_4849122631442632577_n-1467535384.jpg"></p>

Allocation of funds

<p> We need <strong>1000€ </strong>to organize the trip for the kids...</p> <p>  </p> <p> The trip would take place in <strong>October</strong> a few weeks after the marathon. October is the best period due to the good weather and it is the rice period. We would go there by bus from Hanoi, hire a <strong>Vietnamese tour guide</strong> to introduce them to the<strong> local culture</strong>...</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Friday </strong>: departure from Hanoi at night + overnight bus</p> <p> <strong>Saturday</strong> : arriving in Sapa in the morning + Sightseeing in Sapa + hiking + night at the hotel</p> <p> <strong>Sunday</strong> : hiking throughthrough the rice fields and ethnic minority villages  + leaving sapa at night + overnight bus</p> <p> <strong>Monday</strong> : Back to Hanoi in the morning</p> <p>  </p> <p> The money will be used to pay everything<em> (Transportation, accommodation, food, guide)</em> during the 2 days’ trip. </p> <p>  </p> <p> Have a look to the following details :</p> <p>  </p> <p> - <strong>740€ : </strong>estimated cost of the week end in Sapa for 18 people (14 children and 4 adults)</p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>         - B</em><em>us (return) : 203€</em></p> <p> <em>         - </em><em>Accommodation (1 night) : 72€</em></p> <p> <em>         - Food</em><em> (3x 2 days) : 440€</em></p> <p> <em>         - </em><em>Guide (2 days) : 25€</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> - <strong>50€</strong> will be used to make 5 running tshirts</p> <p> - <strong>50€</strong> will go to the post office fees for the rewards (stickers, post cards, souvenir from Sapa, …)</p> <p> - <strong>80€</strong> will go to the registration fee of the race (total amount 100€, the rest goes to local NGOs)</p> <p> - <strong>80€</strong> KissKissBankBank fees (8%).</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>TOTAL : 1000€</strong></p> <p> _______________________________________________________________</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>NEW OBJECTIVE : 1500€ !</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> We reached the initial objective in less than a week ! That's unbelievable, thank you a lot. Then now, we decided to change our goals. The new objective is to raise 1500€. The 500€ more will be used to :</p> <p>  </p> <p> - To rent a <strong>private minibus</strong> for the whole trip. <em>Then it will be easier to go everywhere with the kids, we could visit more places and do more activities.</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> - To create <strong>special t-shirts</strong> of the week-end for each kid.</p> <p>  </p> <p> - To make a <strong>photo book</strong> for each kid.</p> <p>  </p> <p> - To buy a <strong>souvenir from Sapa</strong> for each kid.</p> <p> ___________________________________________________________________</p> <p>  </p> <p> <em>Obviously, if your generosity goes beyond, the money will go to the association.</em></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>WE COUNT ON YOU GUYS :)</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <img alt="13453289_10208295649182259_230617659_o-1467269537" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/334836/13453289_10208295649182259_230617659_o-1467269537.jpg"></p>

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A HUGE THANKS + your name and a special thanks in the after movie :)

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A HUGE THANKS + your name and a special thanks in the after movie + after movie preview :)

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A HUGE THANKS + your name and a special thanks in the after movie + after movie preview + customized PHOTO of the run sent by email :)

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A HUGE THANKS + your name and a special thanks in the after movie + after movie preview + customized PHOTO of the run sent by email + a POSTCARD from Sapa written by the kids :)

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Un grand MERCI + Votre nom dans le générique de la vidéo + un remerciement dans la video + la video en avant première + une photo personnalisée à l'arrivée de la course envoyée par mail + une carte postale de Sapa avec un mot des enfants + 5 stickers RUN TO SAPA + 5 stickers School On The Boat :)

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A HUGE THANKS + your name and a special thanks in the after movie + after movie preview + customized PHOTO of the run sent by email + a POSTCARD from Sapa written by the kids + 5 stickers RUN TO SAPA + 5 stickers School On The Boat + the competitor jersey OR a souvenir from Sapa :)

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