Kill Kuato

Found on the net this beautiful photo of the “Marathon of the Drunks” Held every year in Apopa, San Salvador in December. After the marathon, they are registered for alcohol treatment centers. In some colonias of San Salvador, it is common to have the typical friendly drunk roam around acting as garbage collector, car security, or even mariachi singer to entertain the neighbors. Everybody knows their names and respects them. To give back to the “bolos”, the marathon acts as a place to build self esteem and hope for the future. I was encouraged by this image since I am attempting my first half marathon this Sunday. I’m not running it drunk though!

Participantes en la Cuarta Carrera de Borrachos en Apopa, unos 12 kilómetros al norte de San Salvador, El Salvador, el martes 12 de diciembre de 2006. Después de la carrera, fueron inscritos en proyectos para ayudarles a dejar de beber —Associated Press

Participantes en la Cuarta Carrera de Borrachos en Apopa, unos 12 kilómetros al norte de San Salvador, El Salvador, el martes 12 de diciembre de 2006. Después de la carrera, fueron inscritos en proyectos para ayudarles a dejar de beber —Associated Press

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