Blog

Born in China in 1902 to Christian missionaries, Eric was a bright and studious child who captured the imagination of the entire world with his resolute faith, character, and conviction.

Though he spent his early years in China with his parents, he was sent to boarding school in England, eventually ending up at Edinburgh University in Scotland. It was during his time that he became a world-class runner.

At the British Olympic Trials in 1923, Eric set a new, long-standing British record for the 100-yard race. He also won the 220-yard race in record time, qualifying him for the 1924 Paris Olympics!

But Eric’s Christian faith was publicly tested in Paris when the 100-meter qualifying race was scheduled for a Sunday. Eric felt Sunday was the Lord’s day, and even though it was his best event, he never ran on Sundays. When he refused to run, he was initially labeled a traitor to his country. But he stood his ground, choosing to honor God and not compromise his faith.

Backed into a corner, the British Olympic committee made an unprecedented change and put him in the 200-meter and 400-meter races. He won the Bronze medal in the 200, and set a new Olympic and World Record in the 400, becoming a national hero, not so much because of his on-track achievement, but for his unwavering faith.

Eric Liddell’s life was memorialized in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire, which won four Academy Awards including Best Picture.

KiDs Beach Club^® also understands the value of resolute faith, and we are blessed by our many faithful ministry partners who stand proudly and support KBC with their monthly gifts. They are OUR CHAMPIONS because of their unwavering support!

Donors who Give Every Month (GEMs) provide the backbone of support we need to share Jesus with countless children every year. Would you please join us as a ministry partner by signing up to give to KBC monthly?

Signing up to be a KBC GEM is easy and quick. Simply scan the QR code below or go to www.kidsbeachclub.org/donate today. Your monthly gift, no matter how small or large, will be a tremendous blessing to KBC.

Please become a KBC GEM CHAMPION today!