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My story

 
Thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page.

 

In October 2009 I, together with 42 other cyclists, will be taking part in Cycle Tanzania 2009 in support of the International Childcare Trust ("ICT").  This involves an arduous ride on mountain bikes of 200 miles over five days on disused railway tracks and dirt roads/tracks from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro.

 

Who is ICT?

 

ICT is a small energetic London-based charity. They are over 132 million children globally orphaned due to extreme poverty; family dysfunction and HIV/AIDS.  ICT's work is about ensuring that vulnerable children have a future by partnering with local organisations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, India, Sri Lanka and Cambodia who have been displaced by). Displaced children, whether street children, child labourers or child soldiers grow up too fast and lose their childhood.

 

ICT projects adopt four key aims to: provide quality education and training; improve health; promote secure livelihoods and provide protection from harm.  ICT also seeks to develop the capacity of their partner organisations so they can manage and sustain their activities on their own on a long-term basis, without the ongoing support of ICT.

 

In Tanzania, ICT supports a number of projects through its partner Faraja Trust Fund.  These projects include Street Children Education and Psychological Support, Hope for Children Living with HIV/AIDS.  At the Faraja Home Care Centre, children benefit from primary education, counselling, medical care, life skills, creative arts, sports and nutritional meals.

 

For further information view these websites or the attached video:

www.ict-uk.org -  the charity's website

http://www.guardian.co.uk/advocacy/international-childcare-trust - an article in the Guardian about ICT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_kzc0MsqG8 - a video about ICT's work

 

Why am I supporting ICT?

 

Whilst we are all naturally concerned about our financial future in the current economic climate this palls into insignificance when compared to the plight of the orphaned children of Tanzania.  They have spent their lives on the streets, often as a result of parents dying from HIV/AIDA or family dysfunction, in extreme poverty and often exploited for child labour or the sex industry and with no hope to escape endless circle of impoverishment they find themselves in.  By helping raise funds for ICT I believe we can help make a difference.

 

Another reason why I decided to support ICT is that by cycling ftrom Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, where the Faraja Home Care Centre is situated, we will get to see at first hand what impact raising this money will have on the lives of the local children.

 

I have set myself a target of raising £6,500.  The cost to ICT of the cycle ride is £1,500 which I have donated, so ANY contribution by you goes DIRECTLY to support ICT.   Any form of support would be gratefully appreciated by me as well as ICT.

 

Donating on this page through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me, ICT gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

 

I know you are asked to sponsor many worthy causes but I hope you will agree that  this is especially worthy of support and I urge you to support me.

 

With many thanks.

 

Best

David

 

Well done cobber! Donation by nigel worlidge 03/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sorry to be late donating, but hope it all goes well and we are thinking of you Donation by Kate & Chris Burchill 21/10/09  

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Well done David, a fantastic acheivement raising so much (now please come back to work!) Donation by Bidhi Bhoma 16/10/09  

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David, sorry to have left it so late to donate. Great thing to have done. Well done indeed. Hope you took a padded seat. Donation by Richard Beavan 14/10/09  

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Best of luck, and hopefully no accidents!!! Donation by Robert Howard 12/10/09  

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Hope you are having fun! Have a fantastic time and look forward to hearing all about it x Donation by Jane Mendelssohn 06/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic cause David. I hope you enjoy it and good luck. Donation by Graham Stedman 05/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Think of us working hard in your absence and that should get you through the pain barrier with a smile!! Donation by Simon Clements 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Just keep rolling along! And have fun. Donation by Torquil or Angel (2010) 01/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Try not to miss the train too much. Donation by David Wilkinson 30/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

well done !! Donation by Phill Nightingale 29/09/09  

Have you got a yellow jersey Donation by Keith Chapman 29/09/09  

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Good luck David and God Bless Donation by Ian Restall 29/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Dave - I hope you've got a well sprung saddle - good luck! Donation by Nigel Scott 28/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

GOM t-shirt a must, enjoy Donation by Anthony Morris 28/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon Courtenay 28/09/09  

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Donation by Mark Speller 28/09/09  

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Afraid I agree with Simon, leave those lycra's in Tanzania! Best of luck, hope you have a fantastic time. Donation by Alastair 23/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

When it gets really painful, just remember the smiles that are awaiting you at the end of the ride. Donation by drummond paris 22/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck, don't get saddle sore! Donation by John Foster-Powell 18/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it old man! Donation by James Worlidge 16/09/09  

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Good luck. I hope it is easier than the terrain around Farnham.... Donation by Clare Grayston 15/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck David! Donation by George Kynoch 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go David Go. Iain & Barbara Donation by Iain Ross 14/09/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Good luck David, don't forget the Vaseline! Donation by paul fellerman 11/09/09  

£18.00 + £5.08 Gift Aid

Good luck David ... hope all goes well. Donation by Paul Watts 07/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

David great cause look after yourself Donation by John Grogan 04/09/09  

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David, its a lot further than 7 miles! Good luck Donation by Simon Barrell 04/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

David All the very best! Donation by rick thompson 03/09/09  

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David, good luck hope you have a fantastic trip. Donation by Steven Bertarm 03/09/09  

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