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He did it! Gab covered 205 miles, endured 80,000+ feet in elevation gain, and raised over $20,000 for epilepsy awareness by competing in the Tor des Géants in 2019. For all the updates through the race visit the "Updates" tap in the menu above.
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“We don't grow when things are easy; we grow when we face challenges."
–Unknown
TEAM RISE IS BACK!
Two years ago we introduced Gab Szerda and Team Rise Above Epilepsy at our Rise Above Seizures Gala. Gab lives the life of an ultra-endurance athlete. He represented Australia in the 2000 Olympics and is married to Dr. Julia Valente, EFMN Board of Directors member and Chair of the Gala Committee.
When we first introduced Gab in 2017 he was preparing to race in the Tor des Géants, a 205-mile race in the Alps that takes place over six days. Sadly, Gab suffered a leg injury and was forced to withdraw after completing 144 miles in just 57 hours.
"Failure is just the beginning of a much bigger journey!" -Gab
That journey continued in 2019 when Gab returned to Italy and took on the Tor des Géants once more. This time, he finished the non-stop 205-mile race in 116 hours!
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Follow Gab's Journey:
He Did It! 205 Miles in 116 Hours
Gab just crossed the finish line of the Tor Des Geants! He covered 205 miles and 80,000+ feet of elevation gain in just 116 hours.
The Homestretch - 40 Miles Left
Gab is nearing the end and has 40 miles left of the Tor Des Geants. The question now is to try and sleep or go straight for the finish.
140 Miles and Some Golf?
Gab gave a special mid-race video message for all his supporters, and then did some post-race "retirement" planning?
Climb Accomplished - Over Halfway Home
Gab finished the longest climb of the course and stopped for just a few minutes in Sassa, the halfway point in the race.
The Team:
Join Gab in supporting the vital programs and services provided by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota!
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Follow Gab's harrowing journey to and through the Alps, and join him in supporting the vital programs and services provided by the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. Donate $205 - one dollar for every mile - to become an official member of TEAM RISE!
Follow Gab's Journey:
He Did It! 205 Miles in 116 Hours
Gab just crossed the finish line of the Tor Des Geants! He…
The Homestretch - 40 Miles Left
Gab is nearing the end and has 40 miles left of the Tor Des…
140 Miles and Some Golf?
Gab gave a special mid-race video message for all his…
Climb Accomplished - Over Halfway Home
Gab finished the longest climb of the course and stopped for…