This visit was truly special.
Today we had the great honor of hosting Mr. Somen Debnath who is on a personal and spiritual mission to raise HIV awareness. He is on a 200,000 km, 191 country around the world bicycle tour. His visit to Richmond, Virginia and the VCU HIV Center marks 155,000 kilometers and 150 countries into the journey.
During his odyssey Mr. Debnath was captured by the Taliban and held for 24 days, was robbed six times, beaten eight times, went through 280+ tires and had his bicycle stolen thrice.
Along the way he also met thousands and thousands of wonderful people and raised awareness for HIV/AIDS. Somen has not yet lost his enthusiasm.
Inspirational.
Images from the event are below.
Visit is Somen's website and stunning visual travelogue here.
Today we had the great honor of hosting Mr. Somen Debnath who is on a personal and spiritual mission to raise HIV awareness. He is on a 200,000 km, 191 country around the world bicycle tour. His visit to Richmond, Virginia and the VCU HIV Center marks 155,000 kilometers and 150 countries into the journey.
During his odyssey Mr. Debnath was captured by the Taliban and held for 24 days, was robbed six times, beaten eight times, went through 280+ tires and had his bicycle stolen thrice.
Along the way he also met thousands and thousands of wonderful people and raised awareness for HIV/AIDS. Somen has not yet lost his enthusiasm.
Inspirational.
Images from the event are below.
Visit is Somen's website and stunning visual travelogue here.
