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GTR Interview with Charles Deiner

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Charles Deiner Past District Governor District 9400 and current GTR Chairperson let us in on GTR (Greatest Train Race) going virtual for the 1st time ever this for this year's race, due to COVID-19. We spoke about:
Ø the fact that the race is virtual this year …
Ø how people can enter …
Ø what different options (running/ cycling) and what various distances are available to enter
Ø what they need to do to complete the “race” …
Ø and why it was important to still do the race this year i.e. the beneficiaries.

2020 has brought with it a new way of doing things...
27 Jul 2020 English South Africa Society & Culture

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