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Pedalling from Cairo to Cape Town!
Event: Pedalling from Cairo to Cape Town between 11/02/2010 and 11/07/2010
Team Members: John Walton
£4,072.50 raised of £10,000.00 target
61 donations
My Target:
£10,000.00
£4,072.50 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/John-Walton
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My story
Between February 12th and July 3rd 2010, I completed a journey from Cairo to Cape Town, cycling over 8,000km to reach my destination, travelling through 10 countries. I thought that it would be a great way to see Africa - it was! I also decided to use the trip to raise awareness and money for International Childcare Trust, a fantastic charity that supports some of the world's poorest children. I was even lucky enough to make a visit to one of their projects in Mombasa, on the southern coast of Kenya, which you can read about here.
Having seen the activities that take place there, I can wholeheartedly say that the work being carried out at the centre is giving hope to hundreds of children that would otherwise be living in poverty - through healthcare, nutrition and education.
My bike and I travelled unsupported through mountain ranges and jungles, across deserts and great lakes, past ancient temples and wild beasts, a journey which I funded myself. If you are able to spare some cash in sponsorship of my journey, I would be most grateful, not to mention the children who will benefit around the world.
Here are just some examples of how far a bit of money will go:
If you give just £1 for every thousand miles that I cycled, this can help to give a child a safe environment to grow - £5 will will protect a child from abuse and exploitation for a month through ICT's outreach social workers and community centres and offer traumatised children counselling support.
£8 for every month spent by me on a saddle will help send a child to school - £40 will enable an orphaned child to buy school uniform and clothes. These basics allow orphans the opportunity to enrol in primary school and restart their lives.
£1 for each day of my journey can help to train youths for a brighter future - £150 would help to provide bursaries for three deprived young people looking for options for the future. They can benefit from skills training in cookery, sewing, mechanics, plumbing, English and computers.
If I raise enough:
£1,000 provides... the annual salary of a teacher at Kalki Drop-in Centre in Pondicherry – who helps provide remedial/life skills education for up to 300 street children each day.
£1,800 provides... medical check ups, basic treatment & hospital referrals for 150 children living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania each year.
Any amount will go some way to help some of the world's poorest children.
Thanks,
John
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My charity
The International Childcare Trust
Charity Registration No. 1119939
ICT works in partnership with local organisations in Africa and Asia to give some of the world’s most vulnerable children back their childhood. We believe that all children, regardless of socio-economic background, have the right to enjoy their childhood and reach their potential.
Donations 61
Well done, Love from Cousin Janice & Roger, Canada
Donation by Roger Heritage on 08/11/10
£200.00
Congrats on what looks like a great trip, I really enjoyed the photos. Maeve in Dublin
Donation by Maeve Burke on 02/11/10
£40.00
John, It was great to meet you at your parents 40th. Congratulations again on your amazing trip. Hope to see you soon in NY or London. Very best.
Donation by Richard Brown on 15/09/10
Raymond and I are very proud to know you. Congratulations on doing a wonderful thing for your fellow human beings. Don't ever forget the poker game.
Donation by Connie Raffa & Raymond Schmidt on 14/09/10
£125.00
In gratitude for the courage of a fine young man, Joe Callahan
Donation by Joseph Callahan on 13/09/10
£50.00
So you picked up Dickon Broadhurst - small world. He was one of my Mountbatten Interns. Congratulations.....and to you too, Dickon!
Donation by Michael and Henny Billett on 08/09/10
£75.00
John: Congratulations on a fabulous accomplishment! Looking forward to seing you next week.
Donation by James and Irene on 31/08/10
£100.00
Astonishing performance. How's the bike? David & Mai Jenkins
Donation by David Jenkins on 31/08/10
£40.00
+ £11.28 Gift Aid
Well done John. Looks like it was an amazing experience!
Donation by Helen Michas on 20/08/10
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
great effort john!
Donation by sarah on 16/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Edward Solano on 15/07/10
£50.00
Tremendous effort. Well done. Cant wait to see the second half of the slide show!
Donation by Alistair Mackie on 09/07/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Well done John - an inspiring effort. We've all been very impressed with your grit and determination.
Donation by Claire Slattery on 07/07/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
A small token towards your heroic efforts LJ. Get yourself home in one piece... x
Donation by Dave Tweed on 02/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Better late than never, eh? I thought I'd better donate before you got back. Looking forward to it x
Donation by Tom Lee on 30/06/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Well done John. The Walton family are very proud of you. Look forward to seeing you when you get back. Love Uncle Lindsay and Rosemary
Donation by Rosemary Walton on 28/06/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
What an inspiration you are! Congratulations! Hope to meet you after your safe return.
Donation by Joe and Gerry Jordan (NYC rugby buddies) on 22/06/10
£150.00
The World Cup kicks off in 5 minutes Jonny - I sincerely hope you aren't still pedalling! Well done mate.
Donation by Oliver Patterson on 11/06/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Bring me back a present: a carved hippo, a novelty World Cup mascot, AIDS - whatever x
Donation by Tom Vaughan on 08/06/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
What you are doing is amazing, bring me back a bit of Africa, I miss it so much xxx
Donation by Carly Parsons on 03/06/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck John! Your lovely Mum has done me quite a few favours so this is as a thank you to her and a best of luck and well done to you!
Donation by Amelia Carter on 24/05/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Keep going Walts
Donation by Dominic Bunning on 21/05/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Me again, John - celebrating my soon-to-be- confirmed retirement and so impressed following your trip on Facebook love Sally xx
Donation by Sally Cosstick on 09/05/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Best wishes for the trip!
Donation by Stephen de la Bedoyere on 09/05/10
£50.00
Good Luck, Great Initiative,Noella
Donation by Noella Coursaris on 24/04/10
£25.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£2,954.00
- Offline donations£1,118.50
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£4,072.50
- Gift Aid£462.28
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