Founded in 1856 and funded entirely by voluntary donations, the Mission to Seafarers offers emergency assistance and support to crews around the world. Whether victims of piracy or those shipwrecked or stranded, we’re there for the globe’s merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and belief.
As a young Blue Funnel/Glen Line midshipman a few years ago, I was the grateful and often needy recipient of the many services then provided by The Missions to Seamen (as it then was). I have never forgotten how great it was to have somewhere to go in a foreign port on the other side of the world where one might be loading or discharging for weeks on end and when all the money had run out. It is now time to repay the debt. So, in September this year, I will be heading over to Europe from my home in Cairns, North Queensland to participate as a rider in the 2009 Tour Pour La Mer (please see: www.tourpourlamer.com) This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for The Mission to Seafarers with some 500 riders from the shipping industry (like me) taking part. The Mission did me a lot of favours when I was at sea. I want to give back by raising as much money as possible for The Mission between now and September.
I need your help please. I have just opened this page to make it easy for you to donate. For my part, I am making sure that I can safely complete the 2-day ride before I leave Australia. It’s from Antwerp to Rotterdam on day 1 (25 September) and from Rotterdam to Amsterdam and return on the following day. Earlier in the year, I participated in the Great Australian Bike Ride raising money for Rotary Mental Health and I am just back from the annual Coast to Coast bike ride across Queensland from Cairns to Karumba raising money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of Distance Education and next week is a ride from Townsville to Cairns raising money for research into children’s cancer. Cycling is great! The TPLM is the sort of ride that not only raises money for a very worthy cause but also publicises the benefits of cycling throughout the maritime community. Please give generously. It will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
It's a worthy cause Brian....Donation by Alexandra Evered
on
23/12/09
£100.00
Congratulations and well done BrianDonation by Cam Charlton
on
24/07/09
£50.00
Good luck, Brian. Keep peddlingDonation by Tim & Josie
on
23/07/09
£50.00
Good luck and don't fall off your bike!!!Donation by Helen G
on
23/07/09
£20.00
A very worthy cause Brian, they looked after me more than a few times.Donation by John
on
23/07/09
£50.00
Donation by perry
on
23/07/09
£13.00
Donation by Anonymous
on
22/07/09
£50.00+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Good on you Brian, all the very best and enjoy every minute of your ride.Donation by Lisa
on
22/07/09
£30.00
Good onya mate! May the wind be on your back and keep your eyes on the road. Avoid distraction by keeping your eyes off those in front!Donation by David O'Loughlin
on
22/07/09
£66.00
Here's cheers to the rider doing the European leg of the Cardiac Challenge. (Cairns to Cooktown.)Donation by Glenys Duncombe
on
22/07/09
£66.00
Good Luck Brian. I wish I was with you. May the hills flatten in front of you.Donation by Val Bowman
on
22/07/09
£66.00
Donation by Anonymous
on
15/07/09
£100.00
That gets rid of the boss for a weekDonation by The slaves at BWA
on
14/07/09
