HUMNEWS: Closing the Geographic Gap™ in Media

TRUCE BEGINS: 157 DAYS

PETITION SIGNATORIES: 521

man MILES WALKED: 2698.3

LORD MICHAEL BATES is walking from Olympia, Greece to London to highlight the UN Resolution declaring the London 2012 Olympic Truce.

PHOTOS ALONG THE WALK FOR TRUCE

LORD MICHAEL BATES: I have decided to walk over 3000 miles in the hope that we can persuade all signatories to the Truce to do just one thing to implement it. Not only would this bring the flame of hope into conflict zones around the world it would mean that we would rediscover the central purpose of the Ancient Games which was to provide for a pause in the endless cycle of violence through the observance of the Sacred Truce. If they could do it 3000 years ago, then surely we can do it now. If you agree then please join us in this campaign….

(Video produced and edited by Sam Farmar)

Friday

Jul292011

DAY 93 - PLUZINE, MONTENEGRO TO BROD, BOSNIA: 26.7 MILES (53,400 STEPS)

Friday, July 29, 2011 at 7:07AM

Thoughts on leaving Montenegro

22nd July, 2011: video diary

26.7miles (Total: 913.6 miles) 53,400 (Total: 1,760,291 steps)

“Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

HUMNEWS |

DAY 92 - NIKSIC TO PLUZINE: 36.7 MILES (73,400 STEPS)

Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 12:14PM

Record attempt – 21st July, 2011

36.7miles (Total: 886.9 miles) 73,400 (Total: 1,706,891 steps)

“Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be.” Zig Ziglar

Ps—I made it

HUMNEWS |

DAY 89 - PODGORICA TO NIKSIC: 36 MILES (72,000 STEPS)

Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 12:10PM

Bold measure required
18th July, 2011

36 miles (Total: 850.2 miles) 72,000 (Total: 1,633,491 steps) (over two days 16th and 18th of July)

“Life is too short to be little. Man is never so manly as when he feels deeply, acts boldly, and expresses himself with frankness and with fervor.” Benjamin Disraeli

HUMNEWS |

PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT THE WALK FOR TRUCE

Prime Minister David Cameron: "The whole House will want to congratulate Lord Bates on his great feat. We will promote a fresh resolution at the UN calling for the continued observance of the Olympic truce for the 2012 games. We wish to make the most of that historic opportunity, [and] we are considering other international initiatives to promote the spirit of the truce."

Ban Ki-Moon, United Nations Secretary General - Message: Dear Lord Bates, The Secretary General commends your dedication to the Truce as well as the commitment you have undertaken through your campaign 'Walk for Truce' Your initiative is significant, given the importance of observance of the Olympic Truce, which upholds the Games' ability to unite humanity around the universal aspirations of equality, fair play, sportsmanship, tolerance, and above all peace. The Secretary General therefore hope to join you and the International Olympic Committee, and the International Paralympic Committee and the United Nations General Assembly, in urging all warring parties to observe the Truce for the 2012 London Olympic & Paralympic Games. Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Pope Benedict commends Lord Bates on Olympic Truce walk.

Monique Coleman & the GimmeMo' Foundation: "I support the Olympic Truce and encourage you all to do the same. Sign your name, and let it serve as your pledge and commitment to peace. If not now, then when?" Click here to sign the petition

Support Lord Michael Bates in his Walk from Olympia Greece To London WEAR THE WALK FOR TRUCE T SHIRT!


San Marino		Mongolia

Vancouver		Ghana

LORD MICHAEL BATES is walking from Olympia, Greece to London to highlight the UN Resolution declaring the London 2012 Olympic Truce.

PHOTOS ALONG THE WALK FOR TRUCE

YUI().use("*", function(Y) {Y.on("domready", function() {Y.startGallerySlideShow("squarespace-slideshow-params-1326858098");});});

DAY 93 - PLUZINE, MONTENEGRO TO BROD, BOSNIA: 26.7 MILES (53,400 STEPS)

DAY 92 - NIKSIC TO PLUZINE: 36.7 MILES (73,400 STEPS)

DAY 89 - PODGORICA TO NIKSIC: 36 MILES (72,000 STEPS)

PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT THE WALK FOR TRUCE