After a journey of 40,000 km and persuading 20,000 people to sign his car, Vietnamese expatriate Sky Le has achieved a Guinness World Record. Sky Le, a hair stylist, embarked on this remarkable journey as part of Sky’s World Tour, a project aimed at inspiring others and raising funds for a pediatric cancer support fund.

In Galveston, Texas, USA, Sky Le was officially recognized by the Guinness World Records for having the car with the most signatures. Over 330 days, he traveled 40,000 km, interacted with 70,000 people, and successfully gathered 7,000 signatures.

Guinness World Records imposed strict requirements for signature collection, including that it occur in public places with many passersby, be documented on video, and include personal information of those signing.

Sky Le noted that the most challenging aspect was convincing strangers to provide their personal information. He explained his project in detail to each person, sharing his message of perseverance and breaking personal limits to reach new heights. Sky Le believes his sincerity helped him gain support from people around the world.

The journey allowed Sky Le to meet numerous interesting individuals, creating unforgettable memories. Among the 7,000 signatures were those of Nick Diaz, a legendary UFC fighter; Ted Drewes, owner of a world-renowned ice cream brand; Muay Thai athlete Melech Tezedek; artist Dean Foster; and record holder Michael Jenkins.

One memorable moment occurred during a typical day of collecting signatures. As Sky Le was packing up, two joggers stopped to ask about the signatures on his car. After hearing about the project, they agreed to sign. One of them pointed to the "Nick Diaz" signature and commented, "This signature could earn you some money."

Sky Le responded with surprise, saying, "I’m sorry if I don’t recognize you as a celebrity, but I’m honored to have your signature on my car - the car of hope."

Later, Sky Le searched online and discovered that the signer was indeed Nick Diaz, a veteran MMA fighter with 26 wins in 38 professional fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

"Everyone’s destination in life may differ, but to succeed, we all need perseverance. My chance encounter with Nick Diaz made me even prouder of this 'car of hope' - a vehicle that not only holds signatures but also stories and lessons from extraordinary people," Sky Le shared.

Sky Le continues his Sky’s World Tour, offering free haircuts and raising funds. He aims to raise $20,000 for a pediatric cancer support fund and has already collected $3,770 from those he has met and styled during his journey.

"For me, charity work makes life more meaningful and worth living. However, I realize that individual contributions have limits, which is why I came up with the idea to connect and encourage others to contribute to reputable humanitarian funds," Sky Le stated.

Born Le Tran Tuan in 1987 in Quy Nhon, Vietnam, Sky Le moved to the United States at 16. He learned hairstyling from Donnal Chung, a famous Hong Kong stylist from the early 1990s, and later worked as a hair stylist.

Sky Le previously owned a hair studio in Missouri, USA, generating tens of thousands of dollars in monthly revenue. Despite the success, he decided to close the studio after two years to pursue his dream of traveling the world and offering free haircuts.

Gia Bao