Kim Aris skateboards 81 kms in honour of the birthday of his mother Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris has announced he has completed a 81-kilometre skateboarding challenge to mark his mother’s 81st birthday, which falls on 19 June. Aris completed the challenge on 17 June, part of a proof of life movement including fundraising. In a statement online he had the following to say: Today, I completed my 81 km skate challenge in honour of my mother. As she approaches her 81st birthday, I want to thank everyone around the world who has joined the 81 for 81 – Global Proof of Life Challenge. Your support and solidarity mean a great deal. But our work is not done. Please continue standing with us as we ask one simple question: Is my mother still alive? The more people who join this challenge, the louder our collective voice and the harder it becomes to ignore the call for credible, independently verified proof of life. Together, we can build hope, amplify the truth, and show that the world has not forgotten.
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