Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

(taken from Book Aid International's website (http://www.bookaid.org))

Book Aid International increases access to books to support literacy, education and development in sub-Saharan Africa.

We are one of the world's foremost library development charities and provide around half a million books to libraries sub-Saharan Africa and the Occupied Palestinian Territories every year. We support libraries in schools, refugee camps, prisons, universities, communities and more. As well as donating books, we also support libraries by providing grants for purchasing books locally, maintaining library buildings or training for library staff. We work with a wide range of partners in 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa who help us to ensure that the books we send match the local need and that they are distributed to the libraries and communities that need them the most  

Books and libraries are a crucial resource in sub-Saharan Africa. They are vital for quality education; they raise literacy levels, provide information and underpin development.

As I am now cycling a great deal as a means to getting healthy, and I love reading and fully appreciate the benefits reading can provide to all, this is a great way to try and combine both for the benefit of others.  Every £10 donated will provide five books to those who can't afford them for themselves.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’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’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Please note that the page name does not reflect any intention of me completing this event in fancy dress.  It's just a nickname from childhood I use every now and again.  Honest.