<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>On 18th September 2011, an <strong>earthquake measuring 6.8 </strong>on the richter scale hit the NE region of India, Nepal &amp; Bhutan. The epicentre was less than 100 miles from <strong>Dr Graham's Homes</strong>, a school established in 1900. There were some 90+ fatalities in the stricken area and <strong>substantial structural damage to the school</strong> buildings which threatens the education of many of the 1,460 pupils.</p> <p>I am planning to <strong>cycle</strong> in a small group the <strong>670km from Kolkata to Kalimpong</strong> in 7 days to raise vital funds for the school to help with <strong>repairs following the earthquake. </strong>We set off on 19th February 2012 and I would be very<strong> grateful if you could sponsor me </strong>to help reach my<strong> fundraising target of &pound;2,000 for the school!</strong></p> <p>I am paying for all travel and subsistance on the expedition so all funds raised go straight to the school.<strong></strong></p> <p>A percentage of pupils come from the streets of Kolkata thanks to funds raised and sponsorship. Please be part of this vital support.</p> <p>You can read more on my blog <a title="Mark Bike Bengal" href="http://markbikebengal2012.blogspot.com/">http://markbikebengal2012.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now. Thank you so much! Mark</p>