Fourth Challenge Overcome (Run for Clean Water with Janji), Fourth Digital Insignia Won, and a Social Challenge Promoted during March 2022

We continue to inform you about the March 2022 challenges that Akira and I accepted, the digital insignias that we received for successfully completing them, and a donation promoted to help the victims of Ukraine through the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Run for Clean Water with Janji

March 2022

Three March Challenges began on March 1st and ended on March 31st. Putting them in order, we have already mentioned Roka's "New Dawn 200" and STRAVA's "Walking 50k" and "Favorite Way 200k". As we continued to tackle the latest STRAVA challenge of walking 200k, on March 8, 2022 we added two new challenges that we faced simltaneously. The fourth challenge of the month was called "Run for Clean Water 2022." Did you know that the average person in the United States uses 101.5 gallons of water per day? While people from the USA don’t often pause to think about water use in the United States, 785 million people worldwide lack even a basic drinking-water service. This fourth challenge shed light on water use across the globe by challenging us to walk 101.5 minutes between March 8 and World Water Day on March 22. World Water Day was observed in order to invite reflection and to focus on water usage and access around the globe, but these issues are not limited to a single day. Water is vitally more important than just for our active pursuits; clean water changes lives. It is very important to expand access to safe drinking water especially in the places in which we run STRAVA confirmed to us on the same day, March 8, at 2:11 p.m., that we had overcome this fourth challenge. In the following articles you will see that simultaneously we continued to participate in other walking challenges.

During the month of March we also promoted donations for another worthy cause that also formed part of a March 2022 challenge. The "All for Ukraine" challenge included an invitation to donate to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Challenge to Help Displaced Ukrainians

March 2022

We continue to support the following statement from STRAVA,

"Like most, we feel anguish and concern about the war in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis that it generates. For this reason, STRAVA will make a donation to the International Committee of the Red Cross to provide direct help with food, water, blankets, medical and hygiene supplies, as well as first aid training for people affected and displaced. If you have the opportunity, we encourage you to also donate to the Red Cross. Any amount is welcome."

"In times of crisis, sports can seem insignificant. However, we believe in the power of physical activity to unite, inspire and uplift people around the world. Let's join together to support the people of Ukraine."

We also agree with the following prayer,

A PRAYER FOR UKRAINE

O God of peace and justice, We pray for the people of Ukraine today. We beg you for peace and the laying down of arms. We pray for all those who fear tomorrow, May Your Spirit of Comfort draw near to them. We pray for those who have power over war or peace, May they have wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all Your precious Children, In situations of risk and fear, for You to hold and protect them So we pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen.

--From Archbishops Justin Welby and Stephen Cottrell

Thank you for every little thing that you do to support us economically and morally and in writing while Akira and I walk! Have a nice day and keep exercising!

Akira Ambrosio

3 John 2: "I wish that you may prosper in all things and be in good health, just as your soul prospers."

YOUR NEW ENGLAND WALKER AND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FAN REPORTING FROM VENEZUELA

Teaching English to Venezuelans inside or outside Venezuela. Teaching English to non-Venezuelans. Opining on professional sports in New England. Sharing about his sport of daily walks. Sharing reflections from the heart about the heart, life and well-being.

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