We are extremely grateful to the generous people who have donated to our charities and urge others to contribute whatever they can afford through this JustGiving website.
To date, Fang Yi and Rupert have now ridden more than 21,000 kms across the continent of Africa in conditions ranging from the bushlands of Zambia, Tanzania and Botswana, hard rocky deserts in north Kenya, 4,000+ metres plateaus and rain storms in Ethiopia, scorching hot deserts in Sudan, gravel roads in Namibia, blinding sand storms in Egypt and sliding about in mud in the Masai Mara .
With the kind help of the Chinese government, we think we can ship our motorcycles to Turkey from Egypt and thus avoid the dangerous route through Syria. From there we will travel across Europe before we head east and start a challenging ride through Iran, Pakistan and ride along the Karakoram Highway and across the highest border in the world in the Himalayas into Xinjiang province of China.
We will continue with our efforts to raise awareness and funds for our charities as we ride around the world and appeal to you to donate what you can.
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The Autism Research Trust raises funds to assist research conducted at Cambridge University‘s Autism Research Centre, into the causes of and interventions for autism spectrum conditions.
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects 1 in 100 people throughout the world, including Rupert's son Max. Together with their families, that’s over 250 million people worldwide who are dealing with the effects of autism every day.
We want to accelerate understanding of what causes the differences in brain development in a typical child and in a child on a path to autism, from the earliest stage (in the womb) through their early infancy, and the different path of their brain development through adolescence and into adulthood. We also want to accelerate early diagnosis and through evaluation, establish the right interventions that can ensure that people with autism get the support, education and treatment that is right for their individual case.
Research is expensive. To benefit more people with autism we need you to get involved. With your help we aim to fund cutting edge research that will influence understanding and services worldwide.
The Autism Research Trust strongly believes that by investing in high quality research we can make a difference to the lives of those affected by autism, both now and into future generations.
Even if all you can afford is just a pound, a renminbi or a dollar... please provide your support.
Many thanks from Fang Yi and Rupert
