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My story

 

Nate and I will be cycling across Japan - top to bottom - from early August to around November this year. For more information about the trip and for regular updates, see my website: sowhatsitallaboutthen.com

We're hoping to use the cycling trip to raise some of money for an organisation called LEPRA. LEPRA is a long-standing charity organisation that works in developing countries to help those suffering from diseases such as leprosy, malaria, HIV/AIDS and TB.

I still remember the first time I saw someone with leprosy. It was in India. She was on a cart being pushed around by a man that I assume was her husband. As they raced up to me, shaking their tins and asking for money, my first and involuntary response was to retch. Her hands and feet were like clubs and her face was a mess of scars. I dropped a couple of coins in her husband's tin and scuttled off as quickly as I could.

In places like India you are confronted by sights like this daily, but it's not something that my sheltered life in Australia had prepared me for. Each day, I would spare a few rupees for the beggars, but at the same time I knew what little difference it would make in the long run. I promised myself that when my trip was over I would make an effort and do a little something to help.

I'm hoping now that with your assistance, we can make a small but concrete difference. Sponsor me on my ride across Japan and let's see what we can do. Leprosy is now a totally curable disease. LEPRA estimates that it costs just £21 to cure someone of leprosy! That's only about 50 Australian dollars or 4,400 yen. Even a little bit would be great.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: LEPRA will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Well done Andrew Donation by Eira Hughes 16/11/06  

£50.00

Now that youre near the finish line...:) Now make haste for ole blighty for a lick o the dog! Donation by Gedo 13/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations! I remember our chat about the idea in Osaka in June, and I'm jealous! Donation by Paul Battley 12/11/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Keep up the good work, Andrew!! Hope you're having a blast! Donation by sean brett 06/11/06  

£50.00

You are ss~o cooooool !! Donation by Ohok 23/09/06  

£20.00

Getting close to your goal! Donation by Uncle Greg 07/09/06  

£10.00

Keep it up guys - almost at the target and OTSUKARE! Donation by Matto 23/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It's cheaper then paying for your food here! Donation by Mom and Dad Burkhart 22/08/06  

£104.00

G'day Gozaimasu . don't forget your clean underwear !!!! Donation by Mum and Dad 11/08/06  

£50.00

will be enthusiatically following your journey keep safe Donation by z. jones 05/08/06  

£25.00

Here's to it. Donation by N. Burkhart 28/07/06  

£20.00

Good luck! Make sure Burpfart doesn't die! Donation by Screwbin 26/07/06  

£10.00

A distant relation who admires your aim. Donation by Tony Kelley 25/07/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Anderew san! this is AMAZING what your doing, wow! gambatte ne! Donation by Lia 13/07/06  

£21.00 + £5.92 Gift Aid

ride on, yo! Donation by claire meadows 13/07/06  

£5.00

I have not heard from you in a long time but it is good to hear that old friendsaredoing good things Donation by Daniel 13/07/06  

£21.00

Enjoy the sky at night. Warm wishes from Do-Hee and Michael Donation by Michael 12/07/06  

£100.00

wishing you all the best.....i envy you Donation by Blair 12/07/06  

£21.00

safe peddling! and take lots of pics for us to enjoy Donation by Jeremy 12/07/06  

£100.00

safe ride, take care!! Donation by Maho&Takeshi 12/07/06  

£20.00

good luck on your ride and good onya, cobber! Best wishes from Granada Donation by Yeshe Jampa 11/07/06  

£10.00

Safe journey and God's speed. Lots of love from Wonhee and I! Donation by Kris Stevens 11/07/06  

£21.00

Top to bottom? Downhill all the way!!! www.marcusjournal.blogspot.com Donation by Marcus - 11/07/06  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

May the road rise to meet you and the wind be at your back. Donation by Prue 29/06/06  

£20.00

The ball is rollin and you haven't even started riding! Donation by Tan & Pom 26/06/06  

£50.00

OK, let's see if I can get this thing rolling... Donation by Andrew Wallace 07/06/06  

£100.00
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