farewell craig
Today I received news that completely gutted me. An old friend of mine had died.
To say Craig Percival was an extraordinary human being and a great athlete would be an understatement. I couldn't begin to put into words or a simple photograph anything that would come close. He was a truly inspiring individual who will be so sorely missed by so many.
Aside from the many Ironman and Ultraman competitions he competed in, his greatest sporting achievement was completing 8 ironman challenges in 8 states in 8 days earlier this year. He did this selflessly to raise $80,000 for the John Maclean Foundation.
Finishing one full marathon is extraordinary, but finishing 8 in 8 days in 8 states is nothing short of superhuman.
The video in this link tells that story so well: www.nolimitsendurance.com.au/8in8in8
And this tribute from Chris Riordan says it all in a way that I just can't right now:
blog.twodegrees.com.au/uncategorized/a-final-thank-you-to...
He injured his knee in this epic challenge, and it was the complications from the operation to repair his knee that took his life so unexpectedly.
My thoughts are with his wife Lindell and his two young children, Sam and Sienna. He was a wonderful family man. Rest in peace Craig, I can't believe you are gone.
A fundraising effort is now underway to help Lindell and her children - Craig was the sole money earner. A very worthy cause:
www.gofundme.com/helpcraigpercivalsfamily
farewell craig
Today I received news that completely gutted me. An old friend of mine had died.
To say Craig Percival was an extraordinary human being and a great athlete would be an understatement. I couldn't begin to put into words or a simple photograph anything that would come close. He was a truly inspiring individual who will be so sorely missed by so many.
Aside from the many Ironman and Ultraman competitions he competed in, his greatest sporting achievement was completing 8 ironman challenges in 8 states in 8 days earlier this year. He did this selflessly to raise $80,000 for the John Maclean Foundation.
Finishing one full marathon is extraordinary, but finishing 8 in 8 days in 8 states is nothing short of superhuman.
The video in this link tells that story so well: www.nolimitsendurance.com.au/8in8in8
And this tribute from Chris Riordan says it all in a way that I just can't right now:
blog.twodegrees.com.au/uncategorized/a-final-thank-you-to...
He injured his knee in this epic challenge, and it was the complications from the operation to repair his knee that took his life so unexpectedly.
My thoughts are with his wife Lindell and his two young children, Sam and Sienna. He was a wonderful family man. Rest in peace Craig, I can't believe you are gone.
A fundraising effort is now underway to help Lindell and her children - Craig was the sole money earner. A very worthy cause:
www.gofundme.com/helpcraigpercivalsfamily