Keen to make a change, fueled by the crisis of plastic, great individuals as a group from Indonesia, America, Britain and Australia have joined their hands together to take up on a great endurance challenge created and organized by Bali Hope social enterprise. This event will help in raising funds to help out the community recycling and educational project on Lembongan and Ceningan.
Following teams have signed up to participate in 2019 Bali Hope Swimrun:
1. Australian Survivor participant Locklan Gilbert
2. Perth based triathlete and Bali Hope triathlon winner Blake Kappler
3. Elite Indonesian triathlete Inge Prasetyo
4. Leading Indonesian actress, model and triathlete Kelly Tandiono.
The crisis course will include 6 swims totalling 4.4 km and 20.2 Km in 7 runs making it 24 kms through the two Islands. Bali Hope Swimrun is the first event of its kind to be held in South East Asia. Sweden is the place of origin for the swimming and is considered as one of the fastest growing endurance sport in the world.
An Award-winning charity is going to receive the funds raised by the participants which is solely focused on helping in protect the two islands from crisis of plastic.
Two leading Indonesian companies (Danone and Astra) are also secured by Bali Hope for the support. These companies realize the challenge faced by the environment and wants to play its role in the part of the solution.
Blake Kappler, the famous member of Bali Hope Swimrun took up a triathon six years ago and his dedication for 6 years have recently paid off with him being victorious at the Bali 2019 Triathlon. Blake who is also a full time tri-coach now inspires and help other professionals, amateur athletes with his own life story.
Island Protect
The goal of the collective of social entrepreneurs, award winning charities, businesses and community groups that have come together under the banner of “Island Protect” is to transform the islands into an example of best practice vs the plastics crisis..
Marg Barry Oam a Bali based Australian and her award winning charity Bali Children foundation is leading this impact work. Her charity now supports over 10000 underprivileged children in Bali and the near by Islands.
“With three tonnes of waste generated each day on Lembongan plastic pollution is a clear and present danger to the future of these islands.
We are focussed on educating the new generation on the island in sustainability and investing in a recycling and waste management infrastructure. It is already showing results and the Bali Hope SwimRun is an important part of our fundraising and awareness campaign”
Locklan Gilbert says:
“As an adventurer and guide protecting the environment is close to my heart. I’m excited to compete alongside Blake Kappler and give back to an island where I spend a good deal of my time.”
Bali Hope:
https://www.bali-hope.com/Bali Children Foundation:
www.balichildrenfoundation.orgFriends of Lembongan:
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