Facing icy seas with just a jet ski & backpack, Marinus has been warmly received by locals in Norway, Sweden & France. A friendly face & hot cup of coffee has made all the difference at trying times! #arctic2athens#giftofthegivers#jetski#manonamission#warmwelcomes
An extreme sporting event like #arctic2athens requires physical & mental strength. The power of mobility is important, that's why we want to enable the physically challenged to move forward and live to their potential. You can help, make a pledge today https://t.co/wfTu484MVr
Marinus has now reached Germany and is 2 500km closer to the final checkpoint. To donate and motivate Marinus to keep on going, visit https://t.co/wfTu484MVr
Marinus has now reached Germany and is 2 500km closer to the final checkpoint. To donate and motivate Marinus to keep on going, visit https://t.co/wfTu484MVr
With great weather Marinus was off to an early start & hopes to pass the 2500km milestone today. If all goes well he should reach Germany. Support this #MandelaDay campaign for #autismawarenss and our #wheelchairdrive here: https://t.co/rw6IAlaZW6
Marinus 2 go live on Facebook @arctic2athens. Catch up with him to find out what he's seen, the wildlife & the extreme challenges! If you'd like to pledge wheelchair drive or buy an Autism kit for an Autistic person, visit https://t.co/rejK0aDxy9 #giftofthegivers#autismSA
Good News! Marinus has just passed 1 000km and is now closer to the final checkpoint. We're behind you buddy! Keep pushing forward. Every step closer is an opportunity for us to change a life. Donate now https://t.co/wfTu484MVr #MandelaDay#arctic2athens#jetski#autism
It's a test of the human spirit and ability to conquer all, as 1 South African with the aid of the Gift of the Givers, aims to break the world record by traveling from Arctic to Athens, on a jetski. #arctic2athens#giftofthegivers
It's a test of the human spirit and ability to conquer all, as 1 South African with the aid of the Gift of the Givers, aims to break the world record by traveling from Arctic to Athens, on a jetski. #arctic2athens#giftofthegivers
#Arctic2Athens is an exciting #jetski world record attempt with a bigger purpose - to raise funds to supply wheelchairs to the physically challenged, and to supply autism kits to assist the autistic people. If you would like to support these causes, visit https://t.co/wfTu484MVr
After personal experience of having an autistic brother, Marinus made a commitment to himself to use every opportunity to really make a difference and create awareness around the special needs of autistic people. #arctic2athens is dedicated to this. #giftofthegivers#autismSA
@GiftoftheGivers roll out to affected individuals & institutions in honour of #MandelaDay and Marinus's noble endeavour has already commenced. @AutismSAfrica https://t.co/rejK0aDxy9
#arctic2athens is in partnership with @GiftoftheGivers as the beneficiary for funds generated through this event. Gift of the Givers teams will be at OR Tambo Airport to wish Marinus a safe journey. https://t.co/rejK0aDxy9
#arctic2athens to raise awareness of individuals who are physically & mentally challenged & autistic, Marinus will attempt to break the world jet ski record of 3000km on #MandelaDay. 11 000km, 40-day journey commences on 7 July https://t.co/rejK0aDxy9