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When rough weather canceled the iconic Rottnest Channel Swim, 43 determined swimmers didn't let months of training go to waste. They dove into a suburban pool instead, completing their distances to raise money for children with complex disabilities.
A veterinarian from South Africa smashed the world record for fastest half-marathon in a mammal costume, shaving 90 seconds off the previous time while dressed as a rhino. His inspiring run raised funds to protect endangered rhinos from poaching in his homeland.
Arlington runner Mike Wardian just became the first person to win the World Marathon Challenge three times, extending each race to 50 kilometers and smashing the previous record by nearly five hours. He completed seven back-to-back ultramarathons across all seven continents in just seven days.
A 21-year-old Australian surfer caught 7,000 waves in one month—averaging 225 per day—to raise nearly $100,000 for people experiencing homelessness. Josh Levey pushed through physical exhaustion and harsh conditions, inspired by the belief that "love is the willingness to be inconvenienced by another."
A Maltese chocolatier just unveiled the world's longest chocolate sculpture—a stunning 52-meter train made from 3,000kg of Belgian chocolate. Even better, the record-breaking creation is helping raise funds for hospice care in Malta and Italy.
A Canadian charity tour is raising $24 million to help Ukraine defend against drone attacks, with a $500,000 matching gift doubling every donation. Schoolchildren who caroled at Christmas and young theater performers are already contributing to save lives.