An Inspirational Story :William Tan- A Doctor Like No Other
He who once entered the Guinness Book of Records with a 10 marathon push in 65 days on 7 continents is now putting himself to the challenge again. This time, he will embark on a wheelchair odyssey to complete 16 marathons over 49 days across the North and South Poles and all 7 continents. And if you think this is all about breaking world records and attaining fame? Think again. Dr William Tan, a Singapore wheelchair marathon champion, has undertaken this arduous journey to raise funds for the Global Flying Hospitals (GFH), a not-for-profit organization that provides medical support to suffering people around the world.
His life
Dr Tan, a neuroscientist and medical doctor, contracted polio at the age of two but missed out on two crucial drops of Salk Vaccine that resulted in his paralysis from the waist down. Dr Tan spent his childhood years sheltered and protected, and was not allowed to engage in physical activities. However, he became a wheelchair athlete after meeting Mr Wahid Baba, an ex-police officer who was left paralysed waist. (www.sdsc.org.sg)
Additional news from the Straits Times on Sunday, now he got a cancer, leukemia, and he’s fighting on it. Really, I can see that he’s a man of high spirit, highly motivated, and never give up. Yes, he found himself in denials when he knew that he got cancer, but eventually, he’s back on his track to fight his illness.
So, what’s your condition today? Is it really bad? Is it worse than Dr. William Tan’s condition?
Let’s try our best to move on with our life. With Him, anything is possible. Amen.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength
--- Philippians 4:13
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