After 5342 km cycled and seven loads of equipment distributed we have cycled across China and we are now in Kashgar! We would like to thank the people of China for their generosity, encouragement and making us feel welcomed throughout our travels...We battled through sand storms, headwinds, freezing rain, bike repairs...but it never broke our spirits because we were determined to share our vision and passion with the people. The excitement and joy from the children and youth was worth every km cycled and you wouldn't have to ask us twice to do it all over again! China has so much to offer from the beautiful people to the landscapes and we are forever grateful for allowing us to experience your amazing country... 骑行了5342公里,分发出7车体育器材,我们终于成功骑车穿越了中国!从上海来到了喀什!我们非常感谢中国朋友的慷慨相助和不断鼓励,让我们觉得自己在整个骑行过程中很受欢迎!我们战胜了沙尘暴、大风、冻雨、车损…这些困难从来没有打垮我们,因为我们一直和朋友们分享着我们的愿景和激情。看见孩子们和年轻人由此所产生的兴奋和快乐,我们觉得每一公里的付出都值得,你不需要问我们两次,我们会毫不犹豫的说愿意再来一次!中国的人们是如此善良,中国的景色是如此美丽,能让我们在你们这样神奇的国度里进行这样一次神奇的旅行,我们将永远心怀感激… We would like to say thank you to our friends and family....Your words of encouragement fueled our engines and you motivated us to keep moving forward. A big thank you to the students of Sino Canada High School for your kind words and motivation...We never wanted to let you down and your positive energy gave us the power to inspire and never give up. Also, we would like to say thank you to Guardian International, Cocos Pure and Decathlon for supporting our vision and making this project a reality. Everyone should be proud of their contributions because you put smiles on the faces of many kids and this wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for your charity and support. In the end we raised 4000$...providing children and youth the freedom to play through the power of sport! 我们想对家人和朋友们说声感谢!你们鼓励的言语不断激励我们前进。我们要对枫华中学的同学们说声大大的感谢…我们一直坚持绝不让你们失望,你们积极的态度一直给我们加油,一直激励我们绝不放弃。当然,我们更要感谢Guardian International公司, Cocos Pure公司和迪卡侬公司,是你们的支持让我们的愿望能够付诸实施。每个人都应该为他自己的一份付出感到骄傲,因为是你们把笑容带到了很多孩子的脸上,如果没有你们的支持和资助,这一切绝不会实现。我们最后总共筹集到4000美元的善款,得以给一些孩子们和年轻人感受运到的力量! Thank you Ho Young for your hard work, positive attitude and dedication throughout our journey. This young man proved that he has the inner strength to push through any obstacle and he brought so much joy to so many people....At the tender age of 17 he has cycled across the third largest country in the world and has given back to a country that has been very dear to him. He is turning into a great leader and it was a honor to ride along side him throughout this journey....We are a team and I couldn't have done it without him....Mom and Dad you have raised an amazing young man and you should be proud...Everyday I watched him keep battling through the long days and he will continue to do great things for this world for years to come... 谢谢你,柳豪英同学,整个旅程中你都是辛苦的工作、积极的态度和无私的奉献着。这个年轻人证明他有着强大的内在力量,能克服一切艰难险阻,他给如此多的人们带去了如此多的欢乐…能在17岁的年龄骑车穿越世界上第三大的国家,这对他个人来说绝对是笔宝贵的财富!我们是一个团队,没有他,我找不到这一切…爸爸妈妈你们养育了一个神奇的年轻人,你们自豪吧!每一天我见证了他奋力坚持着前进,我相信在他将来的人生中一定会做了不起的一番事业… I had the privilege of honoring my good friend Joah Atkinson who left this world too soon...Thank you to the Atkinson family for believing in our drive and supporting our cause.... Joah has been a source of strength for me from the day she left this world, but her spirit will always live on through the people she touched....I would like to say thank you to my father Jim who has given me everything I have today.... Everyday I strive to be the man he was and there is so much to learn from the people we love...Lulu McCallum your kind spirit turned me into a better person and I have learned so much from your positive nature...
我还有个特权要特别感谢我们的好朋友约亚·阿特金森,她过早离开了人世…感谢你们,阿特金森的家人,是你们信任和支持我们的事业…从她离开那一天起,约亚对于我来说就是一种力量的源泉,她的精神将一直在她周围的朋友中永生…我要感谢我的父亲吉姆,是您给了我今天的一切…我每一天都努力着去做一个像他那样的男人,我们深爱的人们总是有我们学不完的东西…还有露露·麦卡伦,是你的善良让我变得更好,我从你的积极态度中学到了很多… I can't believe our journey has come to an end and now we can ice our butts! It is time to say goodbye and we hope you enjoyed our tales because for us it was experience we will never forget....In this world it is important to share your passion because you will never know who you will inspire...We reached out to as many people as we could and we hope our efforts has brought them happiness....Much love to the people of China, friends and family for making this journey possible. It is time for us to go back home...We Haul 2 Play 2012 cycle across China is complete....Zaijian my friends... 我真不能相信我们已经完成了这次旅行,现在终于可以坐下来喘口气了!该说再见了,我们希望你们能喜欢我们的故事,因为对于我们来说,这次旅行是永远难忘的…在这个世界上分享你的激情很重要,因为你永远不知道谁会被你所打动…我们尽可能的多接触到更多的人们,我们希望我们的努力能带给他们快乐…我爱你们,中国的朋友们,是无数的朋友和家庭的支持让这次旅行成为可能。我们该回家了…我们“Haul 2 Play 2012”活动圆满成功!再见了朋友们!
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Guo
8/15/2012 11:09:01 pm
Great!Congratulate!
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Paul Hayes
8/16/2012 10:06:17 am
Mr. Guo,
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Guo
8/16/2012 10:02:31 pm
Mr.Hayes,
Doug
8/16/2012 12:28:58 am
Great final blog entry Paul. You have truly become a blogger. Jan and I have followed your story every day and it has been an inspiration (even to an old man like me). Are you able to find some ice immediately, or do you have to wait until your return to cool the tender parts of your bodies? Reality will soon set in as you return to your normal lives. We look forward to hearing the unpublished details. See you guys soon...
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Paul Hayes
8/16/2012 10:12:31 am
Thank you Doug and Jan...Going to retire the spandex for a little while...! It seems like yesterday you were dropping me off in Shanghai and I am sure you thought the trailer wouldn't make it past the parking lot...haha! I am glad to hear you enjoyed our tales and we will be arriving tonight. See you soon.
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8/16/2012 12:38:41 am
I was so moved... A big thank you for all these wonderful stories you've told, and your amazing journey you given, these beautiful photo you've showed. I'm at Dunhuang, Gansu province now and i'll stay here for 3 more days, how will you guys come back to shanghai? write me soon~~~
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Paul Hayes
8/16/2012 10:15:11 am
Robin,
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tim and cease
8/16/2012 01:43:04 pm
You made it boys! We are so proud of you both. You have brought smiles and endless memories to so many children. You may never know who you touched and how but just remember.....you did! We will miss you at the run this year but our thoughts will be with you. Tim, Cease and the Forever Young Team. Save a space on the wall for me Paul!(Cease)
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Ruby Gill
8/16/2012 01:52:55 pm
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Heaven
8/16/2012 02:40:06 pm
wow,so impressive. You are amazing and you made a impossible thing be a possible thing. As for your student, I am so glad that I have a teacher like you.Well, You make me believe everything is possible. You are the heros of Sino Canada.
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Paul Hayes
8/16/2012 06:42:12 pm
Heaven we did it and you were right with us along our journey! Your kind messages were something I looked forward to and we will see you soon!
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Judy
8/17/2012 02:28:46 am
Congratualtions. ,, well done! You guys are amazing! So proud to know you!
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Paul Hayes
8/17/2012 01:52:55 pm
Thank you for your all support coming from the Eppway family. It really kept us going and I can't wait to sit down with you two to share some stories!
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Little Epp
8/20/2012 11:42:31 pm
Congratualtions.you two are not only amazed but also very lucky! you are my favourite P.E teacher and I'm very proud of you! Good JOB!
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brandon johannesson
8/25/2012 08:57:36 am
Paul, im sitting at Adam's and Jenny's house reading your blog while he baths in hot water upstairs. Your words and photos really inspired me to do more with my life.I just wanted to say what you guys did was amazing! Best of luck and see u at the wedding big guy
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Paul Hayes
8/30/2012 12:43:26 am
Buddy,
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