Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey
Wow! Together we have already logged 7,969 miles which gets us to Istanbul. Congratulations. Let's take a minute to learn a little about this third stop as we travel around the world together.
Here are some fun facts and tidbits about Istanbul that you might not know!
What language do they speak in Istanbul? Turkish  

How do they say “School is awesome!”? Okul Harika (o-cool Ha-rika)

What do you say to a Turkish baby that won't be quiet?  Shish-ke-baby

Did you know? 
  • Istanbul spans across two continents, Asia and Europe
  • During the times of the Ottoman Empire, there were 1400 public toilets around the city while in the rest of Europe there were none.
  • In Turkey, CATS ARE KING. Though cats are never allowed inside a home and all cats are stray, they are greatly admired here. Search the web for Tombili the street cat for bonus info. on the cats of Istanbul.
Click on the video below to for a virtual tour of Istanbul:
Next stop is Mt. Everest, Nepal.  We need to log about 3,500 more miles to get there - so don't forget to log some miles tomorrow to help us get on our way!
When we close out our event on May 16th, the participant with the most footprints will be our grand prize winner, earning a $50 gift card to Big Five Sports plus an awesome goody bag. And medals will be awarded to leaders of various age groups.

Need help sharing your fundraising page to get donations? CLICK HERE to view our event FAQ with step-by-step instructions.

Questions? Feel free to email [email protected] for additional assistance.