Chess master Tunde Onakoya, aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, faced a health setback but refused to give up.

Despite experiencing severe vomiting and stomach pain during the event in New York City's Times Square, Tunde remained resolute.

The New York-based non-profit organization, Gift of Chess, shared updates on his condition, urging supporters not to lose hope. Despite initial concerns about his health, Tunde's determination to continue for the dreams of children fueled his resolve. His donation surpassed $40K as he surpassed the 40-hour milestone.

The New York-based non-profit organization, Gift of Chess, shared updates on his condition,they wrote:

“That’s @Tunde_OD curled over in pain. Yesterday we did not think we could continue, as he was experiencing intense vomiting & stomach pain.

When given the choice to quit, he said I will play on for the dreams of millions of children.

Tunde has never quit on the kids, let’s not quit on him. Everyone who has liked a photo we ask you now to donate. $5 dollars is way more than enough.”