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SUMMARY:Finding Gobi
LOCATION:Downtown Bend Library\nDowntown Bend Library
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DESCRIPTION:Hear the inspirational\, heartwarming & true story of a man an
 d his best friend..\nhttps://dpl.libnet.info/event/14012894
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join author Dion Leonard for a captivating
  event as he presents the main edition of his New York Times bestselling b
 ook\,&nbsp\;<em>Finding Gobi</em>. This inspiring\, true story chronicles 
 Dion&rsquo\;s journey during a grueling 155-mile ultra-marathon across the
  Gobi Desert in China\, where he met a small stray dog named Gobi. What st
 arted as a chance encounter quickly turned into a life-changing bond\, as 
 Gobi became Dion's steadfast companion\, matching his stride every step of
  the way to the finish line.</p>\n<p>When the race ended\, Gobi went missi
 ng\, sparking a nationwide search to reunite the two. This incredible stor
 y of determination\, love\, and loyalty is sure to captivate readers of al
 l ages and is perfect for animal lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike.</
 p>\n<p>At this special library event\, Dion will share the unforgettable t
 ale of his and Gobi&rsquo\;s journey\, the search to bring Gobi home\, and
  the deep bond they share.&nbsp\;<em>Finding Gobi</em>&nbsp\;is a truly mo
 ving story that will inspire anyone who has ever loved an animal or pursue
 d a dream.</p>\n<p>Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to meet Dion and Gob
 i\, hear their story firsthand\, and be inspired by their remarkable adven
 ture. Books will be available for sale.</p>\n<p>Learn more at&nbsp\;<a hre
 f="https://www.findinggobi.com">https://www.findinggobi.com</a>&nbsp\; &nb
 sp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Dion Leonard - Ultra-Runner &amp\; best selling autho
 r of&nbsp\;Finding Gobi</strong><br />Dion started running in 2013 and has
  already achieved numerous top 10 finishes in ultra-races around the world
  in the most extreme conditions. He's not only competed in but completed s
 ome of the world's toughest multi stage ultra running races across the mos
 t inhospitable landscapes including two times at the "Toughest Footrace on
  Earth"\, the brutal 250km Marathon Des Sables. Dion has also run South Af
 rica's 250km Kalahari Extreme Desert Race three times (winning in 2017)\, 
 the Gobi Desert 250km\, MDS Peru 250km\, Cambodia 220km\, Hurt 100\, Mt Ga
 oligong 100 mile\, Triple Crown of 200 milers\, Badwater 135\, and winning
  the inaugural 2019 Delirious West 200 in Australia.</p>\n<p>In 2019 Dion 
 became the first man to complete both the Grand Slam of 100's and the Lead
 man series in the one year\, silver buckling at all 100's.</p>\n<p>Questio
 ns? Contact <a href="mailto:lizg@deschuteslibrary.org">lizg@deschuteslibra
 ry.org</a>&nbsp\; &nbsp\;</p>\nhttps://dpl.libnet.info/event/14012894
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