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The Runner

I am Thomas.
This is my story.

Why I run 657 km across Switzerland – and why I do it for Hamza.

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About Me

Thomas Martin

I am Thomas, an entrepreneur and passionate runner from Germany. Running is more than sport for me – it is my way of clearing my head, pushing boundaries and finding meaning.

In November 2025, at an event of the Toni Kroos Foundation, I met a boy who changed my life: Hamza. Despite his physical limitations, he radiated a joy for life that touched me deeply.

When I learned about his situation – that an operation could fundamentally improve his life, but the costs seemed insurmountable – I knew: I must do something.

And so the idea was born: run 657 kilometers across Switzerland – one stage for every day Hamza waits for his operation. Geneva to Bregenz. 15 running days. One goal.

657km
Planned route
14
Running days
~47km
Average per day
€6,300
Fundraising goal
My Journey

How it all began

From the first encounter to the start in Geneva.

November 2025

Meeting Hamza

At an event of the Toni Kroos Foundation I meet Hamza – and am immediately captivated by his energy and smile.

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December 2025

The Idea

I learn about Hamza's operation and the costs. On a morning run the idea comes to me: 657 km for Hamza's operation costs – Geneva to Bregenz.

January–June 2026

Training & Preparation

6 months of intensive training. Weekly runs up to 100 km, alpine tests, route planning with 14 GPX stages across Switzerland.

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5 July 2026

Start in Geneva!

The first step at Lac Léman. 15 days, 657 kilometers, one goal: fund Hamza's operation.

19 July 2026

Finish in Bregenz

At Lake Constance the journey ends. With the money raised, Hamza's operation can take place.

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4 August 2026

Hamza's Operation

Selective myofasciotomy by Dr. Igor Nazarov in Barcelona. This is the real goal.

Why I run

Running as the language of solidarity

I could have simply donated. But that didn't feel right. Hamza fights every day – physically, emotionally, with endurance and a smile. That deserves more than a bank transfer.

"If a child fights against his limits every day, the least I can do is run 657 kilometers for him."

– Thomas Martin

The run is my way of saying: I see you, Hamza. And I give everything for you.

The pledge model (10 cents/km) makes it possible for everyone to join in – without a major financial commitment, but with enormous impact when 100 people come together.

Swiss Alps
Preparation

How I prepare

657 km in 15 days means an average of 43.8 km per day – that requires months of preparation.

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Weekly volume

Building up to 80–100 km/week in the peak phase. Regular back-to-back long runs at weekends to get used to running on tired legs.

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Elevation training

The Swiss Alps are not a city park. Specific mountain training with up to 3,000 m/week to prepare for the alpine middle stages.

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Nutrition & Recovery

Daily recovery is just as important as training. Sleep, nutrition planning for the running days and mental preparation for difficult moments.

Join in

Run with me – without taking a single step.

100 supporters × €66 = €6,300 for Hamza's operation. Pledging takes 2 minutes.

❤️ Pledge 10 cents/km now