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I am riding for MAG (Mines Advisory Group) which is a humanitarian
organisation clearing the remnants of conflict (landmines and
unexploded bombs) for the benefit of communities worldwide. These weapons kill 15 people each day and maim many others. They are indiscriminate and are a particular danger to children. £15
enables MAG staff to clear about ten square metres of land. MAG is
co-laureate of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize. See also :-
The ride is 312 km spread over three days of cycling. The start is in Le Touquet, passing through the major battlefields of the Western Front and ending at the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres.
I plan to include a
visit to the grave of my maternal grandfather who died of his wounds
on 1 August 1917, the first day of the 3
battle of Ypres (Passchendaele). He is buried with over 3300 of his
comrades in the Dozinghem Military Cemetery between Krombeke,
Poperinge and Ypres. His name is listed on the memorial in his home town (Shaw) - hence the photo.
The details of Dozinghem can be found here :- Dozinghem
My minimum fundraising
target is £1120 by 30 April 2010 with a further £480
by 11 of June.
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Many thanks for your support.
Tom
