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They say the human spirit is indomitable… That when you put your mind to it and include all of your heart and soul, anything is possible.
Such was the case with New York City businessman Jimmy Pantelidis, who only four months after his last chemotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer, was crossing the finish line at the world’s most historic marathon in Boston.
But Jim didn’t just have the power of his own spirit pushing him every step of the way. He had the love and support of his family, each of whom offered their own nudge– including his friend and running companion, Mike Manatos.
And then there is that Greek spirit– that intangible and hard-to-explain that you’re doing something for your heritage, for your love of who you are and where you come from, all driven by a rich history and heritage of people– like you– who accomplished the impossible.
Greece– and specifically, several Greeks from throughout history– added to Jimmy’s awesome burden to start what he finished.
In this case, Jimmy and Mike recounted stories they were taught as young children growing up as Greek Americans, including the heroic Ancient Greek runner Pheidippides, who is said to have run from Marathon to either Sparta or Athens (depending upon the source) to share news of the Battle against the Persians.
http://www.pappaspost.com/inspired-...nquers-the-most-famous-marathon-in-the-world/
Well done Jimmy! 🙂
Such was the case with New York City businessman Jimmy Pantelidis, who only four months after his last chemotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer, was crossing the finish line at the world’s most historic marathon in Boston.
But Jim didn’t just have the power of his own spirit pushing him every step of the way. He had the love and support of his family, each of whom offered their own nudge– including his friend and running companion, Mike Manatos.
And then there is that Greek spirit– that intangible and hard-to-explain that you’re doing something for your heritage, for your love of who you are and where you come from, all driven by a rich history and heritage of people– like you– who accomplished the impossible.
Greece– and specifically, several Greeks from throughout history– added to Jimmy’s awesome burden to start what he finished.
In this case, Jimmy and Mike recounted stories they were taught as young children growing up as Greek Americans, including the heroic Ancient Greek runner Pheidippides, who is said to have run from Marathon to either Sparta or Athens (depending upon the source) to share news of the Battle against the Persians.
http://www.pappaspost.com/inspired-...nquers-the-most-famous-marathon-in-the-world/
Well done Jimmy! 🙂
