Sport & Athletics
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Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (a) Contents and Introduction 1994
TABLE OF CONTENTS and (a) INTRODUCTION to Programme in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow A special programme in honour and celebration of the life of Fred Lebow was held at the United Nations on Tuesday, 18 … Read more
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1988 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 23 – 24
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks. During … GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace … Read more
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PEACE LIFTS – James Grant, EXD UNICEF, World with a Oneness Heart SUMMARY – 1988 sep 20
“Now that peace is breaking out everywhere, we have to help push it up,” said James Grant, Executive Director of UNICEF, before he was physically lifted on a special apparatus by Sri Chinmoy, leader of the Peace Meditation at the … Read more
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Swim 11, Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Feb 22
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 30, Valdivia River, Valdivia, Chile, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Dec 31
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. … Read more
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I-MILE FUN RUNS AT U.N. 31 May and 02 June 1985
in the U.N. Garden RACE FOR U.N., MISSION AND NGO STAFF-Friday, 31 May, 1:15 p.m. RACES FOR CHILDREN -Sunday, 2 June, 8:30 a.m. Ages 5-7, 1/4 mile (400 metres); ages 8-10, 1/2 mile (800 metres); ages 11-14, 15-18, 1 mile. … Read more
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1993 Peace Run for UN: Lake Success, LI to NYC Headquarters 3 April
Peace Run for the United Nations, an 18-mile commemorative relay run from the site of the first UN Headquarters in Lake Success, Long Island, to New York Headquarters 3 April, 1993 RAIN OR SHINE • NO ENTRANCE FEE SATURDAY, 3 … Read more
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Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (b) Programme and Statements
This is part: (b) Programme and Statements – – in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow . 1 (UN 18 Oct 1994) For over 25 years Fred Lebow was an international figure in the running world who … Read more
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1989 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 23 & 26
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks. During … GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS … Read more
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1995 Oneness-Home Peace Run Closing ceremony with UN Delegates 14 Aug
Closing ceremony of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run 1995, Held at the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, with participation by UN delegates – 14 August Sri Chinmoy with he Peace Torch Sri Chinmoy ( the founder ) with the … Read more
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Swim 12, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 01
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 31, Las Molinas de Niebla, Valdivia, Chile, for UN’s Year of Peace to 1987 – Jan 02
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy … Read more
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One – Mile Fun Runs at UN 1986 Jun 20 & 21 Dedicated to Year of Peace
For an invigorating and fun-filled diversion, come join your friends in PEACE the upcoming ONE-MILE RUN — a healthy jaunt along the East River in the North Garden. United Nations) , mission and NGO staff will run Friday, June 20 … Read more
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1992 Peace Walk for UN International Day of Peace at UN Hq. & Peace Walks around world – 15 Sep
Peace Walk for the UN International Day of Peace held at UN Headquarters in conjunction with Peace Walks around the world – 15 September Interfaith Prayer Breakfast for the opening of the 48th Session of the UN General Assembly, hosted … Read more
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Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (c) Tributes received from around the world
This is part: (c) Tributes received from around the world – some of the many tributes received from athletes, officials and media representatives to be read out at the programme – in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred … Read more
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1990 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 25 – 26
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks From the NY Daily News: “REPRESENTATIVES of Egypt and Fiji carry copy … Read more
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1987 Self Transcendence Award : April 01
Jack Keefe, 71, was awarded the Sri Chinmoy Self- Transcendence Award April 1. The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Award is given individuals who in their own lives overcame great obstacles to improve and perfect themselves and society and thus inspire others … Read more
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Swim 13, San Juan, Puerto Rico for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 01
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 32, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for UN’s Year of Peace, 1987 Jan 07
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace…. (Swimmers supporting Year of … Read more
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1986 Peace Walk for U.N. Charter Day; International Year of Peace: 25 – 26 Jun
Some will talk — others will run and walk to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the U.N. Charter. The U.N. community is invited to join together in the semi-annual PEACE WALK in the U.N. gardens on June 25-26 … Read more
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Meditation Flames Soccer – football team at UN 1976 Sep
Sri Chinmoy, a soccer champion during his ashram days, gives pointers to members of UN Meditation-Flames. It is newly formed soccer team of members of the Meditation Group at the UN and their friends who have joined the Soccer … Read more
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Fred Lebow – A celebration of his life (d) A Special Friendship – Stories, photos – and correspondence between Sri Chinmoy and Fed Lebow
This is part: (d) A Special Friendship – Stories, photos – and correspondence between Sri Chinmoy and Fed Lebow – in Honour and Celebration of the Life of Fred Lebow (UN 18 Oct 1994) * * * * * * … Read more
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1990 Peace Walk + Prayer Breakfast for Open of UN Gen Assembly and Int’l Day of Peace Sep 18
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks. GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS … Read more
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1990 – Ultrarunning’s Big Lift – USA Sports Illustrated May 28 issue
The peace meditations at the UN led by Sri Chinmoy were briefly mentioned in the midst of a 3 page article on ultra Running in the popular USA 28 May 1990 magazine ” Sports Illustrated”. Excerpt below: …’ tale of … Read more
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Swim 14, St. John to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 02
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 33, Montevideo, Uruguay, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1987 – Jan 09
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy … Read more
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1986 Peace Run for UN, l8-mile relay run from first HQ Lake Success to NY HQ 29 Jun
29 June -”Peace Run for the United Nations”, l8-mile commemorative relay run from the site of the first U.N. headquarters in Lake Success, Long Island, to New York headquarters Some will talk — others will run and walk to commemorate … Read more
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Albany NY, Dedicated as Peace Capital 15 Oct 1991
Members of the Peace Meditation group at the UN were invited to attend a dedication in the Capital of NY State, Albany. Mayor Thomas M. Whalen 3rd dedicated Albany as the world’s first ‘Sri Chinmoy Peace Capital’ on Oct. 15. … Read more
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2001 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, 26 Jun
Peace Walk for United Nations Charter Day – Tuesday,26 June 2001 Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks. During … Read more
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1997 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 30
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks … Read more
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Moving Meditation for UN Children’s Fund – UNICEF Info. Bulletin Issue 15, 1977
A service to UNICEF field offices, national committees, volunteer workers, government officials, information centres, teachers, lecturers , editors, newscasters and writers. CONTENTS — Issue Number Fifteen 1977 UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATED AT UN HEADQUARTERS PROGRESS REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF … Read more
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Swim 15, Virginia Beach, USA for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 08
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 34, Lake Tlticaca, La Paz, Bolivia, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1987 – Jan 11
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Swimmers with Sri Chinmoy … Read more
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Malta events with members of Peace Meditation
under construction Malta 15 January: Valletta -Meeting the Deputy Prime Minister http://www.peacerun.org/mt/news/2016/0115/1490/ Malta 14 January: Sliema Dedicating a statue of Sri Chinmoy http://www.peacerun.org/mt/news/2016/0114/1489/ Today a statue of Sri Chinmoy, founder of the Peace Run, entitled “Dreamer of World Peace”, was … Read more
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Moment of silence – International Friendship Run, at UN 04 Nov 2000 for 10,000
4 Nov 2000, Sri Chinmoy offered a moment of silence for peace at the opening ceremony of the annual International Friendship Run, held at the UN for 10,000 international runners, in conjunction with the NYC Marathon; The Peace Meditation Choir … Read more
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1999 Peace Walk for UN Day 22 Oct
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks. During the ceremony, the Preamble to the United Nations Charter is … Read more
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1999 Peace Walk for U.N.Charter Day, Jun 25
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks are … Read more
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U.N. DAY RUN FOR UNICEF – 1976 Oct 24 Edinburgh to London
Sixteen young men ran a 450-mile relay from Edinburgh to London to raise money for UNICEF and promote the ideals of the United Nations in conjunction with U.N. Day on 24 October. The runners were all students of spiritual Master … Read more
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Swim 16, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 08
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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Swim 35, Lima, Peru, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1987 – Jan 13
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. (Swimmers and friends Meditate … Read more
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NYC-FMC Park: Heart-Garden Run & Observance 2017-Oct-10
Many members of the Peace Meditation at the UN attended the 2 mile run and Observance on 10 Oct 2017. Local Officials , Former Olympian, community leaders and former President of the UNESCO 35th General Conference (Davidson Hepburn) participated in … Read more
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1995 Peace Walk for UN Day Oct 27
CO-SPONSORS HE Mr. Reaz Rahman, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh HE Mr. Edward A. Laing, Permanent Representative of Belize H.E. Mr. Slavi Pashovski, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria HE M. Boubacar Toure, Permanent Representative of Guinea-Bissau H.E. … Read more
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2000 Peace Walk for U.N.Day, Oct 24
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks GENERAL Introduction for PEACE WALKS AT THE UNITED NATIONS Peace Walks … Read more
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Fun Runs for the UN Community, 1983 May 20 & 22
Friday and Sunday, 20 and 22 May 1983 , sponsored by the Peace Meditation Group at the Un. Quote: Mr. Allan Robertson, Chief of the UN’s Commercial Management Service… Upon the conclusion of the ever-popular Fun Runs held on Friday … Read more
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Swim 17, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA, for UN’s Year of Peace, 1986 – Mar 09
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. Their first swim was … Read more
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PEACE RUN to UN Geneva and NY, NEWS 2001 jun 30
PEACE RUN NEWSLETTER OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE SRI CHINMOY ONENESS HOME PEACE RUN > ISSUE 1 • JUNE 2001 this issue has some photos or mention of : UN: Geneva and New York and a sampling of events from many … Read more
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Peace Run Global Celebration and North American Launch 2018 Apr 10
10 April 2018 we had a global celebration for the Peace Run in New York at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, directly across from the UN Headquarters in NY. Runners were joined by many members of Delegations, UN Organizations’ Staff and others … Read more
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Swims in 35 locations for UN International Year of Peace 1986
Swims for the International Year of Peace During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International … Read more
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1997 Peace Walk for U.N. Day, Oct 24
Since 1983 United Nations delegates and staff have taken a moment from their busy schedules to express their hopes for world peace by participating in the Peace Walks Peace Walk for United Nations Day Friday, 24 October 1997 Since 1983 … Read more
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Swim 01, Hiroshima Japan for UN’s Year of Peace 1986 – Jan 01
During 1986, four members of the Peace Meditation group, staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and UNICEF, undertook a number of “Swims for Peace” to draw attention to the United Nations International Year of Peace. for More information and … Read more