Tell me who you are so I can say thanks.

The difference an educated child can make to his or her community by breaking the cycle of poverty is immense.   Imagine the difference we can make, every US$250 raised pays for one child's education for one year. Just US$20 takes a child off the streets and into school for a month.

I'll be riding the king of mountains, from Buon Me Thuot in the central highlands to Nha Trang on the south-central coast, on and off road, up and down the odd mountain.  Whilst I do this, I want you to be comfortable in the knowledge that you need not. For you will have very kindly sponsored a very daft and tired Richard. 

Help me help these children.  Miss a meal out this week and use that money to sponsor me. Please.  Last year I raised USD7,000, that helped 28 children stay in school. Help me keep them there!

All the money raised goes to the Saigon Children's Charity and is used to fund a vocational school for very under privileged children. It is a school I have visited and reputable charity which I have known since 1997.

Thanks in anticipation.