June 14 09:46am

  • Runner: Dot Helling
  • Birthplace: Yokohama, Japan
  • Currently Resides: Montpelier, Vermont, United States
  • Language(s): English (conversant in German and Spanish)
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  • Statement: "I am inspired by the opportunity to spread the word about the need for safe water and the global impact this message can have.” – Dot Helling, 2007

On our way to Berlin. Bad news/good news in Bremen. One of the vans was broken into, but we had a lovely breakfast and room, and did all our laundry. No time for sightseeing as we were off by 11:30 pm to cover the 1:30 to 3am shift for the yellow team.

Two amazing exchanges, the first at the Dow plant in Staade. Heiko from Germany passed off to me after running in with about 100 Dow employees and kids. Then I took off towards Hamburg at 7:30 to run until 9am. Was going to dedicate this one to Mom but I'll save that for tomorrow. My run was cut short by construction. Simon picked up on the other end and ran into an exchange point in Horneburg where about 100 kids and their teachers formed an alleyway on the sidewalk. They then did the exchange ceremony on a nearby lawn as the sun came out brightly for the first time in many, many days.

Looking forward to a real dinner in Berlin and going to sleep at a regular bedtime hour.

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November 5, 2007

THREE THOUSAND CHEERS FOR THE BLUE PLANET RUN!

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October 25, 2007

Life goes on.....sort of. I’m a different person. I’m struggling with the issue of how to make a living and still keep active in the cause. Water issues surround me.

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September 19, 2007

Water is big! Water is life!

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September 9, 2007

Home "Maple" Sweet Home!

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Day 94, September 2

What another amazing day, with perfect beach weather along the Jersey Shore! We are JUST ONE DAY from the finish!

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Day 93, September 1

What an amazing day, with perfect weather to boot!

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Day 92, August 31

People can be amazing!

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Day 91, August 30

These final days are flying by!

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Day 90, August 29

I'm going to miss the team, my new family!

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Day 89, August 28

Hail Canada!

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