February 11, 2021- With tears in his eyes and a smile across his face, Split marathoner Kristijan Sindik arrived in rainy Tivat, where he spectacularly finished his seventh humanitarian marathon as part of the "Golden Ribbon - 7 marathons in 7 days" campaign, an impressive undertaking that started in Split to raise money for the KBC Split Department of Pediatric Oncology.

"The seventh marathon is over! For the first time, I am speechless," said Kristijan for Slobodna Dalmacija, who was greeted on the waterfront in Tivat by many friends and all those who wanted to express their support and congratulate him on this incredible feat.

Accompanied by a group of runners full of energy, Sindik set off from Čilipi to Tivat Wednesday morning, despite the relentless rain that followed them for 42 kilometers, even stronger than the day before when they ran from Orašac to Dubrovnik to Čilipi.

Friends from Montenegro greeted them at the border crossing, with whom they continued the seventh marathon to the final finish.

"Thank you all! The action lasts until March 1! Many donations came from 15 countries around the world, including Croatia, the USA, Russia, and Turkey. The corona topic has burdened us for a year, and one such issue is unnecessarily marginalized.

So you have the opportunity to do a great thing and donate 100 kuna for children in oncology. I’ve been through this, I know what that means, and I know how much outside help means," Sindik said. 

"They ask me if it was difficult. On the way, we were followed by rain, today all day. The water was up to my knees! The right path is always difficult. I went that way," Kristijan said, inviting all people of goodwill to donate 100 kuna or 15 euros to the KBC Split Department of Pediatric Oncology. 

"This is equal to 3 packs of cigarettes, three drinks at a cafe," he emphasized.

He did not forget to thank his entire team that followed him on the journey and Richard Kuhar, ultramarathoner, and Ante Bebić, the triathlon coach who ran all seven marathons with him.

Many others joined Kristijan along the way, all motivated by the act of helping others. Those interested in donating to KBC Split can do so here: HR1424070003106794371.

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February 2, 2021 - Famous Split marathoner Kristijan Sindik will run from Split to Tivat for the KBC Split Department of Pediatric Oncology, completing seven marathons along the way. 

Running a marathon is one of the most difficult athletic disciplines, with roots that date back to Greek soldier Philippides, who ran from Marathon to Athens to announce Greece's victory over the Persians.

Marathons today boast 42,195 kilometers, and one long-distance runner from Split - Kristijan Sindik - is preparing for a unique venture on Thursday, February 4, World Cancer Day, reports Dalmacija Danas.

Namely, Sindik plans to run the distance from Split to Tivat in seven days, equivalent to one marathon a day, all for the noble goal of raising funds for the KBC Split Department of Pediatric Oncology.

The race consists of seven sections, starting from the Marjan Gate in Split. Stations will mark where 42 km is achieved each day. Kristijan and the other runners will stay at each station overnight to rest and gather strength for the next marathon. The team will run Ruskamen, Drašnica, Ploče, Ston, Orašac, Čilipi, and the grand finale on the Pine waterfront in Tivat.

"As a former cancer patient, I know how difficult it is to fight malignant diseases, and it is challenging when you are a child, when you should be playing, not going to chemotherapy. As a current marathoner, I felt I needed to do something for the Pediatric Oncology Department of KBC Split and all the brave little heroes fighting malignant diseases. This idea has been stirring inside me for a long time, and missing the sports activities that I usually have professionally, allowed me to realize this project this year," said Kristijan Sindik, runner and leader of the Split Marathon.

This commendable humanitarian action is designed so that interested donors buy kilometers on the route. The minimum price of one kilometer is 100 kuna or 15 euros, and 295 kilometers are available. All interested participants in this action can donate funds directly by payment to the account of the KBC Split Pediatric Oncology: IBAN: HR1424070003106794371, OTP banka d.d. Split.

The running action was recognized by other runners, triathletes, and athletes, and Kristijan will be joined by three famous triathletes: Rikardo Kuhar, Ante Bebić, and Bruno Grgurević. Support will also be given at the start by Olympian Igor Boraska and Hajduk captain Mijo Caktaš.

The official race starts on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 7:00 am at the Marjan Gate, and entry into the finish line is expected on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, on the Pine waterfront in Tivat. You can follow all the details and the course of the action on the Facebook page Golden Ribbon race - 7 marathons in 7 days.

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