Runner Wong Ho-fai wants to push a wheelchair-bound companion across America in a celebration of teamwork and the joys of life
- Wong Ho-fai has been dreaming about running across the US for years and he is now looking for companions to join him on his adventure
- After running solo in Japan and Taiwan, he now wants to share the beauty of long distance running and hear stories from others on his epic journey
Wong Ho-fai ran around Hong Kong last week while pushing double amputee Chau Kin-ming in a wheelchair. For Wong, the adventure was a means of creating a sense of teamwork, to force himself to keep moving and to celebrate the joys of life.
And it’s only the start. Wong is now preparing to run the whole way across America, starting in April or May, and wants people with disabilities to join him on his journey.
He wants to accompany people who do not usually have the chance to see America from this unique angle. He plans push disabled people or be joined by hand cyclists – each staying for 10 days to two weeks – and is in talks with a number of charities.
“For me, life is a celebration. I want to people come out and share their stories and tell me how they live,” said Wong. “I consider myself lucky, and they might consider themselves lucky too. I want to hear their stories about something I’ve never experienced. I want to hear more stories about how they celebrate their lives.”
“It’s very difficult. For my solo trip, I enjoy time by myself. I could listen to my inner voice. It was kind of meditative running for the whole journey,” Wong said.