Now this is dedication: Ben Oude Kamphuis has driven from San Francisco to Brazil to see the Netherlands play in the World Cup. You can read the full story here.
– -Katie Ann
UPDATED: I’ve updated the CBS story link but I found a terrific bit on him in Sports Illustrated. Turns out it’s been taking him so long because he’s been stopping along the way to volunteer and speak in schools about sport as a way to combat racism and discrimination. He’s a pretty cool guy. He works with disabled children and adults in a city gardening program back home in San Francisco. The children he works with are the ones who painted Nellie to get her ready for the trip. I’m so glad the link broke! I was able to find out much more about him.
– Lozil
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i love stories like this – good ol’ nellie! what a trip that must have been.
ps – the link is broken.
Thanks! I fixed the link and in the process found out a ton more about him. Check it out!
awesome! and the best part? that he traveled most of the way at a top speed of 10 mph. that’s mind-blowing.
Life in the slow lane!
I’m a fan of football but I gotta say I am not as dedicated as that guy is. Hats off to him and Nellie. Lol…
I added a couple of links about him that really tell the breadth of his journey. He’s been volunteering in schools along the way. He’s a fascinating guy!
Oh, nice! Thanks for the update!
That’s passion!