Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I LOVE to travel. If I could, I would quit working to see the world. This year instead of taking yet another fun and relaxing vacation to the beach to get a tan I decided to go on a "working holiday" instead and joined a group called 25000spins.

25000spins is a nonprofit organisation committed to helping reduce global poverty and making a difference in the world. This July, I will be part of a group of about 20 cyclists cycling from London to Paris (over 225 miles). We will be covering this distance over the course of 4 days. For any of you that have ever been on a bike for longer than an hour you know what this means for my rear! 

ADRA is the charity I selected as the funds raised will be going to a pilot project in Tanzania, Africa to help protect  and support albino children. Albinos are a particularly vulnerable group for numerous reasons: social stigma, sensitivity to heat due to complexion, poor vision and mysticism. In Tanzania, like most of sub-Saharan African Albinos are believed to possess supernatural powers. As a result, they are at risk for being murdered or mutilated for their body parts which are then sold by witch doctors on the black market. 100% of all the money raised goes directly to ADRA.

Each participant in this ride is responsible not only for his/her own airfare and accommodation but also for meeting an individual fundraising goal of approximately $1800 (1200 british pounds). If I am unable to meet this goal I am responsible for the difference. This the the biggest physical and financial goal I have ever set for myself. Please help me reach my financial goal so you can partner with me by making a difference in the lives of albino children in Tanzania. 

No amount is too small. If each of my friends and family donates $5 (or R35 or 1 pound), I will reach my goal. ( 1 dollar= 0.61 British pounds). If you are unable to help financially, I ask that you pray that God blesses our fundraising attempts as well as forward this link to anyone who may be willing and able to help. 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. They’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. 

Thanks in advance for your support,

Annamarie