#PURPOSERACE2025 BERGEN OSLO
24.-29. July 2025, YWAM Medical Ships organized the Purpose Race.
The goal was to raise funds to empower healthy lives in Papua New Guinea, and the value we ran for is that every human life has a unique value and purpose. Five runners ran all or part of the distance from Bergen to Oslo during these 6 days, and the fundraising took place via social media.
It is possible to see the action via our channels on Facebook and Instagram or hashtag #purposerace25.
Support the Cause
no. 96268
Bank Account
Account Number: 2801.49.95570
IBAN: NO 49 2801 499 5570
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Total Amount Raised
Meet the Runners
Simon Bror Stendal, 22Hurum, Norway
My all-time go-to:
“He who doesn’t dare, doesn’t win!”
Newlywed farmer who loves challenges!
Theodor Flåten, 21Kristiansand, Norway
Born in Bergen
Born in Bergen
I think I would regret everyday for the rest of my life if I didn’t participate in this adventure.
I am a happy guy from the southern part of Norway and the youngest in this group
Jan Oskar Alnes, 38Alnes, Norway
Married and father to three children.
I think I have been running almost my entire life. Now I look forward to run with a team, longer than ever and with a deeper purpose than ever.
Aleksander Krokeide, 36Bergen, Norway
I am from Bergen and live in Ørsta with my wife and daughter, with number two on the way in October. I love running in the mountains, and love the people of Papua New Guinea, what a privilege to combine these two!
Cory Sauder, 25Pennsylvania, USA
Learned to love the challenge of running in Papua New Guinea and now get to run for the people of PNG!
Meet the Team
Amalie Stendal, 21Odense, Denmark
Medical student with a big heart for Norway, running and bringing healthcare in vulnerable areas. Newly married to runner Simon Stendal.
Håvard Persson, 22Lyngdal, Norway
“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:31
Valentin Flåten, 19Kristiansand, Norway
A content creator in love with challenges and shenanigans.
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
Viktor Boge, 24Ålesund, Norway
I love running and I love PNG, and being able to serve the communities of PNG through supporting this race is very meaningful!
Find Us
Mailing Address:
YWAM Medical Ships Norway
c/o Ungdom i Oppdrag
Skjærgårdsveien 20
4625 Flekkerøy
NORWAY
info@ywamships.no
(+47) 400 38 070
