Shin Fujiyama continues with the challenge of traveling 3,000 kilometers. After his arrival in Guatemala on Thursday, he spent a terrible time in Santa Lucía de Milpas Altas, Sacatepéquez.
Shin Fujiyama, the Japanese-American YouTuber, is the founder of the Thousand Schools project, created in 2007, with which he plans to build a thousand schools in Honduras. It began with the challenge called “3,000 kilometers” for its sponsors to contribute the money necessary for the construction of 10 schools in different sectors of the country.
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Shin Fujiyama: The Japanese YouTuber who transforms lives
Born on September 16, 1984 in Japan, Shin spent part of his life in the United States. During his university years, he took a volunteer trip and arrived in Honduras for the first time, being surprised by the living conditions of many Honduran communities, especially in Villa Soleada, in El Progreso, Yoro.
From there, Fujiyama has dedicated herself tirelessly to addressing the most pressing needs of these communities. Beginning with building homes for families in need, he soon realized that education was key to breaking the cycle of poverty. This is how their project was born: the construction of bilingual schools in Honduras, where they offer free, quality education to children from disadvantaged communities.
Due to his physical wear and tear, which has affected his health. Photo: Courtesy
What happened when you arrived in Guatemala?
Shin Fujiyama and the terrible moment he lived in Guatemala, what happened to him? Fujiyama is currently in Guatemala, where he is carrying out the 3,000 kilometer challenge route, which began on the border between Mexico and the United States and will end in Honduras.
The altruist covered a distance of around 44 kilometers during his 89th day of travel. When he reached the final part of the journey in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, he had health problems. According to Shin Fujiyama’s team, he suffered a decrease in oxygenation and his blood glucose levels were very low.
He was treated by firefighters and paramedics due to the concern of the attendees, who saw the great effort of the YouTuber, who seeks, through this 3,000 kilometer challenge, the construction of schools in Honduras.
After the incident, Shin gave some statements through his social networks: “Thanks to the firefighters and paramedics of Guatemala, I am already at the hotel recovering from the 44 km marathon”he stated.
Given this situation, he has decided to rest for two days, resuming the challenge next Sunday, October 13 at 08:00 GT hours. On Sunday, the route will start from the Megapaca of Santa Lucía Milpas Altas towards Guatemala City.