On the 3rd of November 2012, and with the support of USAID Lebanese Reforestation Initiative, the Municipality of Bsharre, Friends of The Forest, and Le Royal, Michael took 5000 steps into the Cedars Forest under the motto “Let Your Disability Be Your Strength,” and with every step, a new cedar tree was planted. Five thousand cedar trees were rooted into Bsharre’s beloved soil, and into the hearts and minds of many people. With every step and every tree, Mike brought back life into the symbol of Lebanon’s unity and resilience, into the hopes and dreams of the people, and into the world of 250,000 ‘disabled’ Lebanese (7% of the population). With every step and cedar tree, Mike showed his community that ‘disability’ could be turned into ability, and the ‘disabled’ can and most take part in rebuilding his/her country and nation. Mike did not only walk for disability, he walked out of his love for Lebanon, taking on a challenge that was bigger than himself and wider than his scope. His walk aimed to inspire both the ‘ordinary’ and ‘disabled’ to devotedly work in carrying the country forward, and fearlessly break all barriers that life places in their path.
We've Walked With Mike ...5000 steps Walked 5000 Lebanese Cedar Trees Planted - November 3 2012
Event in Pictures
“Let Your Disability Be Your Strength” was the motto of Michael Haddad’s walk in the Cedars forest. He fought, held out and walked 5,000 steps for 5,000 Lebanese Cedar trees in return to enlighten the national society on the importance of protecting and maintaining the Lebanese environment.
The event was partnered with USAID’s Lebanon Reforestation Initiative for “5,000 steps for 5,000 trees,” to raise awareness about Lebanon’s forests and the strength of the disabled.
The event was partnered with USAID’s Lebanon Reforestation Initiative for “5,000 steps for 5,000 trees,” to raise awareness about Lebanon’s forests and the strength of the disabled.