What Would You Do To Save The Life Of A Child?

Oct. 7, 2009 - PRLog -- “It's going to be exceptionally painful and I'll probably do a good bit of permanent damage to my body” said George Chmiel, Vice President in Bank of America / Merrill Lynch’s Structured Investments division in Boston. He said, “The thought of having to run 155 miles in that kind of heat is downright scary. At this juncture, it seems impossible and beyond the limits of what my body is capable of handling. But if I was to actually believe that, I'd have no chance of completing this journey.”

On October 25th, Chmiel begins the Sahara Desert Race. Touted as one of the most demanding races in the world, it stretches an exhausting 155 miles across the sands of Egypt. He is sacrificing his personal time and resources to support 3 year old Luci Horvath of Texas. "I'm going to take on this challenge. I want to make it count, impact someone's life", Chmiel said.

George Chmiel was inspired into action by the frequent life threatening struggles and the love and courage within Luci's family.  Luci Horvath was born with a rare, life long condition called Panhypopituitarism.

Chmiel took a practice run in California's Death Valley to prepare for the heat of the Sahara Desert. It was a mere 117 degrees. A park ranger attempted to stop him but George was determined to run. A relatively new runner (only 2 years under his belt), his entrance in the dangerous Sahara Race is highly unusual. Running the race on behalf of ill children is simply extraordinary.

For more information visit  www.luciandgeorge.com or

The MAGIC Foundation: www.magicfoundation.org.

For photographs or personal interviews with the Horvath family or Mr. Chmiel, call The MAGIC Foundation. Ph: (708) 383-0808

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The MAGIC Foundation for Children's Growth. A parent organized and run charity for children with chronic or critical illnesses impacting their growth.