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The international aspect is certainly the most exciting. I can prepare for the Wings for Life World Run without any pressure. I don't have to reach a specific goal as it's mostly the cause that counts. It's just great to be part of it!
Patricia Kaiser
I believe the claim "Running for those who can't" already says it all. There are many people who faced great misfortune and whose hopes are on the Wings for Life foundation and the research related to it.
Michael Buchleitner
Goosebumps. Emotional. Thankful.
Anita Gerhardter, Wings for Life CEO
I'm fortunate to live with a healthy and powerful body. One should constantly be thankful for that. As a Wings for Life Ambassador I can make a small contribution to finding a cure for spinal cord injuries.
Christian Schiester
Wow … Brought a tear to my eye and am very proud to of run this year and thank you for such a great experience …
Natalie Hilton, participant 2015
Thousands of people at that very moment are sharing the experience with you. The fatigue, the joy, the emotion afterwards. Everything. It was great.
Daniel Ricciardo, Race number 1 and Formula 1 driver
I am so stoked to be a part of this the last few years and looking forward to 2016
Michael Wardian, Local winner in Melbourne, Australia in 2015 and Sunrise, Florida in 2014
I’m very happy and moved to be a part of this amazing cause. I got goosebumps when the race started, but to have the opportunity to be in the car and thank everyone personally when the Catcher Car passed them, that was amazing.
Catcher Car driver, Adolfo Aguilar in Lima, Peru
Running is so much easier when you know it's for such a good cause!
Kenny Belaey, Ieper, Belgium
I can’t tell you how true the Wings for Life World Run slogan rings true for me. I really am running for those who can’t.
Mike Shaw, Canadian ski coach
The pleasure of being part of a ‘competition’ and witnessing how people from all traits of life, be it in wheelchairs or on legs, buzz with joy because they are doing good while doing sports – that’s just brilliant!
Lukas Müller
What is even more significant is that Wings for Life are set up really well in all areas and that every single project offers true potential – potential for achieving the goal of finding a cure for spinal cord injury.
Wings for Life foundation
The fact that you were being chased by a Catcher Car with a celebrity in it was also VERY COOL.
Melina Magulas, Norway
The most amazing run I have ever been a part of! Hope to be able to do it all over again!!
Hayley Newman, participant 2015
We can't wait for the race again! It's such an awesome day!!!
The Woody Foundation
„Das Ziel, Querschnittslähmung irgendwann mit vereinten Kräften heilbar zu machen, ist so ein einmaliger Beweggrund, dass es für mich nur eine Entscheidung gab – dabei sein! Mit allem, was ich hab.“
Philipp Hansa
Nothing could hold me back. I had been waiting for the Wings For Life World Run for several months and was ready to push my body to the limit.
Pauly Plewa, Niagara Falls, 2015
The Wings for Life World Run has a really unique flair. There are few events in which the cause is that tangible. Every participant knows exactly why he or she runs in the race – that’s what true integration looks like.
Reini Sampl
Walking again will be the best feeling ever!
Brooke Thabit, Wings for Life World Run ambassador
I have received a lot of support since my accident myself and now I feel like it's time to give back and help find a cure for spinal cord injury.
Kira Grünberg
To run, to do something for a better tomorrow and to run with people that I love. It is something special because it is not about winning the race...but winning in life itself.
Matej Markovič Slovenia
It's hard to find so many satisfied faces in one place anywhere else :)
Matjaz Klemencic, Slovenia
Everyone commented on the positive atmosphere and how great it was to be running 100% for a good cause. My personal belief in the Wings for Life foundation and my passion for running made the Wings for Life World Run a no-brainer for me.
Astrid Kaltenböck, Local winner in Brazil 2015 and Verona 2014
„People who are bound to a wheelchair and still see the positive sides of life inspire me.“
Klara Fuchs
„Für mich ist der Wings for Life World Run so etwas wie mein ‚Heimrennen’. Es war für mich ja auch der Durchbruch und wichtig für meine Bekanntheit in der Laufszene."
Lemawork Ketema
The day had many beautiful moments, from training to finish. It was amazing to celebrate the victory with the embrace of so many friends.
Giorgio Calcaterra, Italian ultra-runner and winner in Italy 2015
Remigio and I promised from the beginning to run together. The first 70km were super with Remigio next to me.
Lemawork Ketema, Global Champion 2014 and 2015
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Everyone commented on the positive atmosphere and how great it was to be running 100% for a good cause. My personal belief in the Wings for Life foundation and my passion for running made the Wings for Life World Run a no-brainer for me.
Astrid Kaltenböck, Local winner in Brazil 2015 and Verona 2014
If it doesn't challenge you, it sure as hell won't change you.
Kelly Whittaker, Puma Faster Trainer @kjw227
Thousands of people at that very moment are sharing the experience with you. The fatigue, the joy, the emotion afterwards. Everything. It was great.
Daniel Ricciardo, Race number 1 and Formula 1 driver
The fact that you were being chased by a Catcher Car with a celebrity in it was also VERY COOL.
Melina Magulas, Norway
The day had many beautiful moments, from training to finish. It was amazing to celebrate the victory with the embrace of so many friends.
Giorgio Calcaterra, Italian ultra-runner and winner in Italy 2015
Goosebumps. Emotional. Thankful.
Anita Gerhardter, Wings for Life CEO
Nothing could hold me back. I had been waiting for the Wings For Life World Run for several months and was ready to push my body to the limit.
Pauly Plewa, Niagara Falls, 2015
I am so stoked to be a part of this the last few years and looking forward to 2016
Michael Wardian, Local winner in Melbourne, Australia in 2015 and Sunrise, Florida in 2014
Remigio and I promised from the beginning to run together. The first 70km were super with Remigio next to me.
Lemawork Ketema, Global Champion 2014 and 2015
What is even more significant is that Wings for Life are set up really well in all areas and that every single project offers true potential – potential for achieving the goal of finding a cure for spinal cord injury.
Wings for Life foundation
The most amazing run I have ever been a part of! Hope to be able to do it all over again!!
Hayley Newman, participant 2015
I can’t tell you how true the Wings for Life World Run slogan rings true for me. I really am running for those who can’t.
Mike Shaw, Canadian ski coach
We can't wait for the race again! It's such an awesome day!!!
The Woody Foundation
It's hard to find so many satisfied faces in one place anywhere else :)
Matjaz Klemencic, Slovenia
Walking again will be the best feeling ever!
Brooke Thabit, Wings for Life World Run ambassador
I’m very happy and moved to be a part of this amazing cause. I got goosebumps when the race started, but to have the opportunity to be in the car and thank everyone personally when the Catcher Car passed them, that was amazing.
Catcher Car driver, Adolfo Aguilar in Lima, Peru
Running is so much easier when you know it's for such a good cause!
Kenny Belaey, Ieper, Belgium
Wow … Brought a tear to my eye and am very proud to of run this year and thank you for such a great experience …
Natalie Hilton, participant 2015
To run, to do something for a better tomorrow and to run with people that I love. It is something special because it is not about winning the race...but winning in life itself.
Matej Markovič Slovenia
I believe that a solution will be discovered in the future, and I’m really happy that we can count on an organization like Wings for Life to help find it.
Marc Herremans, Wings for Life World Run Ambassador
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