london to roma 08


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event organiser 
ross hotchkiss 21
This year, I alone, will be cycling from London to Rome to support and promote UNICEF's cause.

Cycling 1,792km over 11 days

 

In aid of UNICEF

 

This captivating cycle ride will express a most courageous exhibition of mental & physical endurance, covering 1,792km in 11 days, and travelling through 6 beautiful countries and 11 breathtaking cities. The tour starts on 2 August, leaving from Dartford (London, England) and concludes in Rome (Italy) on 12 August. The journey embarks through Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Switzerland, consisting of many long, seemingly endless straight roads, winding country lanes, and steep climbs up the mountains of the Alps . It is expected that stages of this ride are likely to mirror the intensity of Le Tour De France, which would prove to be extremely physically and mentally challenging for even the most experienced cyclists.

 

UNICEF works for children's rights in over 150 countries around the world. Working with local communities and governments, they work to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential, as individuals and as members of their communities. Through long term and emergency health care and education programmes UNICEF offers care and protection for some of the world’s most vulnerable children. 

 

The aim of this London to Rome cycling event is to raise funding, sponsorship and ultimately raise the awareness of UNICEF and the nature of its cause. Hopefully over time the increased publicity that this event generates will draw in an increasing number of participants & competitors, and involve a great deal more charitable organisations in the future.

 

How your donations could help:

  • £6 can provide two measles vaccines for 25 children, helping to reduce the 800,000 deaths from measles a year.
  • £10 can provide one month’s worth of treatment for at least one child with HIV in poor countries.
  • £36 can provide 1,000 sachets of rehydration salts for children suffering from dehydration caused by diarrhoea.
  • £65 can provide water kits for 10 families caught up in an emergency, helping ensure that children have access to safe water.

   

All donations go straight to UNICEF.

I am extremely keen in seeking support from companies and people who believe in the wonderful work that UNICEF do around the world.


"Many hands make light work"

Sponsor

Date

Type of donation

Message

Amount

Mr Alan Hotchkiss

13/07/08

Donation

Goan yerself bigman! All the best for the big trip......

£100.00

Mr Jonathan Ryley

28/03/08

Donation

Tard, good luck with the cycle ride. i'll join you if i can go on a moped (i'll tow you up the steep bits too, no one will ever know!). Anyways, hope life is good with you. peace riz

£15.00

Mr James West

13/02/08

Pledge

£10.00

Total donations

£115.00

Total pledges

£10.00

Total raised offline

£0.00

Grand total

£125.00