My story

Well its all over, an amazing and successful few days and probably the most challenging physical experience of my life! An exciting, exhilarating and epic journey with a fantastic team of 14 cyclists and Rod our support van driver.
300 miles cycled over 3 1/2 days, wind, several bouts of torrential rain, some welcome sunshine, no significant accidents or injuries, plenty of punctures and many adventures. Our only regret is that we were unable to make it to our last country, Luxembourg through a combination of underestimating the distance, part of the return train line being shut with a risky bus replacement service and simply lack of time to get to our return Eurostar journey - but we did all the miles promised!

Last year I cycled 200 miles from London to Brussels to raise money for Street Action's partner New Generation in Burundi. This year I am getting back on my bike with a bigger challenge. In September I shall be cycling with up to 15 other friends and supporters of Street Action 300 miles, in four days across six nations (England, France, Belgium, Holland, Luxemburg and Germany). I hope to raise £2000 for Street Action's parters in Burundi, Kenya and South Africa.

So, why am I doing this again?  The challenge of long distance cycling, my commitment to the work of Street Action (www.streetaction.org) and my passion to support people and organisations who are really making a difference to the lives of street children in Africa. Last year we raised enough money to build the first house for the New generation village in Burundi!

What is Street Action? One of the leading street children charities in the UK supporting local partners working with street children in Burundi, Kenya and South Africa providing sustainble financial support and promoting the work they do through research and advocacy. 

So what can you do?  Please, if you can, sponsor me - as little as £10 can really help support the work of Street Action's partners. All the money I raise will go to support street children, I am paying the costs of the cycle ride. 

 

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Thank you for any support you can give.

 

So please, if you can, dig deep and donate now.

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Street Action

Street Action

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Street Action is an NGO committed to the issue of street children. We raise support and build connections and links for local and pioneering organisations in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly organisations run by former street children. Street Action is also engaged in advocacy around the issue of street children.

Donations 53

Donation by Warren Forsyth on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Belated congratulations Andrew ! Fantastic effort for such a great cause.

Donation by Russell Meadows on 21/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Congratulations Andrew - from Dee, Bertrand and the Team at Chartwells

Donation by Bertrand Juareguiberry on 13/10/11

£250.00

Very well done Andrew!

Donation by Graham Hart on 13/10/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Congratulations on another successful ride

Donation by Rosemary & Peter Seaborne on 26/09/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Hope it all went well.

Donation by Paul Maitland on 23/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 22/09/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 21/09/11

£35.00

+ £8.75 Gift Aid

Rather you than me, Andrew! A great effort for a great cause. Sian Minett

Donation by Sian Minett on 20/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Hi Andrew, All the best for a great cause.

Donation by Sameer Shrestha on 19/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

A very worthy cause...well done!

Donation by Kathy Tilney on 19/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

A very worthwhile cause - well done!

Donation by Richard B on 19/09/11

£60.00

+ £15.00 Gift Aid

Good luck - great cause

Donation by Alan on 18/09/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Good luck, Andrew.

Donation by Tim Perry on 17/09/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Good luck Andrew, hope the weather holds for you and the team. Steve

Donation by Stephen Barnes on 17/09/11

Good luck!

Donation by David Smith on 16/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Break a spoke! Dave and Jill

Donation by David de Paeztron on 16/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Enjoy!

Donation by Mark Sudbury on 15/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Enjoy the trip Andrew - ignore the pain.

Donation by Dave Coward on 15/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

All the best Andrew, a very good cause

Donation by Colin Plank on 14/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Good luck Andrew, next year abseiling down Torrington Place?

Donation by Ian Wright on 14/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck Andrew.

Donation by Richard Jackson on 14/09/11

Best of luck Andrew. cheers. Mike

Donation by mike jones on 14/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Sally MacDonald on 13/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Good luck Andrew.

Donation by Simon Cheshire on 13/09/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,985.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,985.00
  • Gift Aid£417.50

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