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| October 20, 2007 Today, October 20, Haile Gebrselassie, 34, new marathon world record holder, is in Detroit to support a dinner raising funds for the Ethiopian North American Health Professionals Association (ENAHPA), an organization founded by Detroit cardiac physician Dr. Ingida Asfaw, dedicated to alleviating the severe health care crisis in Ethiopia. The dinner, called "Faces of Ethiopia". Gebrselassie is an honorary chair of ENAHPA's Faces of Ethiopia Inaugural Dinner and attend the event, held on at the Detroit Downtown Marriott Renaissance Center. The fund raising dinner event would help fund future missions and provide a wide range of health and human services programs for Ethiopia. Gebrselassie presents was set up to increase attention for the fund-raiser. On Sunday October 21, 2007, Haile Gebrselassie will be one of the more than 15,000 athletes participating in the 30th running of the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon. Because his visit is occurring on marathon weekend, he agreed to run briefly in the event. As we know, two months ago, Gebrselassie won the New York City Half Marathon in 59 minutes, 24 seconds -- the second fastest time in the U.S. and his eighth victory in his last eight half marathons. Marathon Director Patricia Ball said "We are excited to have Haile participate in the Marathon; we've never had anyone of this magnitude to participate in the race before." Abesha Care memebers are honored and touched by what He's doing that's very inspiring. by AbeshaCare office@abeshacare.org abesha.care@gmail.com |
Biography: Haile GEBRSELASSIE born: April 18, 1973 place of birth: Arrsi, Ethiopia Height:: 1.65 m Weight:: 56 k Marrid to Alem Tilahun Has three daughters Eden is the oldest then Melat Batiy He has broken 25 world records. Set 15 world records and world bests Actual world record holder at 5000 and 10000 (outdoor) and 5000 (indoor) Unbeaten at 10000 since 1993, at 5000 since 1996 and at 3000 since 1994. African Games: 1993 ( 2nd, 5000m & 3rd, 10,000m). Won twice GP 3000. Named "athlete of the year 1998" by the International Athletic Foundation (IAF). Endurance: Very Moving Documentary Beautifully shot, and scored, this film elevates documentaries over the paucity of ideas and emotional depth of fictionalized films. Well worth seeing it. |
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