Raised: 91%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,363.00
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Thanks for visiting our fundraising page.

Thanks also to everyone who has helped us reach our initial target of £1000, but we don't want to stop there! The more money we can raise the more BMS can do in places like Albania. We're raising our target to £1500 so if you haven't sponsored us yet please help us get there.

4 men... 4 bikes... 400 miles of Albanian ground to break.
The challenge? On the 27th March 2009 we will travel by mountain bike from the north to the south of Albania in seven days. Our route will take us through some of the most challenging and beautiful terrain Albania can throw at us.

Why do we want to do this? Well apart from being able to enjoy the Albanian scenery from the back of the greatest form of transport we want to raise awareness for the important work BMS World Mission is doing both in Albania and around the world.

BMS works through long, medium and short-term workers, teams and volunteers, as well as a large number of supported national partner workers around the world, providing people, funding, training and expertise in the core areas of our work:
  • Church planting
  • Development
  • Disaster relief
  • Education
  • Health
  • Media and advocacy

As one of the world's oldest Protestant mission organisations (founded in 1792 by William Carey, the father of modern mission) BMS has longstanding relationships with partner organisations, umbrella mission agencies and local church unions in the countries in which it works.

This, along with a long-term approach, ethical policies and supreme cultural sensitivity, has made BMS one of the most trusted names in mission worldwide.

For more information please visit www.bmsworldmission.org.

For the lastest news, images, videos from the 'Braking in Albania' team visit our Facebook page here and become a fan (if this link doesn't work by clicking on it copy and paste it into the address bar at the top of this page):

www.facebook.com/pages/Braking-in-Albania/67696485800

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So please help make our uphill treks easier and sponsor us!

Well ridden. Donation by Doug & Gill 04/05/09  

Well done from your friends at HBC Donation by Hainault Baptist Church 14/04/09  

Good work. Donation by Jamie Witts 08/04/09  

Well done - it's a fantastic achievement! Donation by Julia S 08/04/09  

Well done lads Donation by Jon b 06/04/09  

Don't stop till you get to the top, or maybe the bottom. Donation by Paul Boggust 01/04/09  

I'd recommend a "gel seat", but perhaps it's too late now. Good luck with the rest of your journey. Donation by Jane's cousin - the tall one 01/04/09  

Hope it isn't as wet as the last bike-ride Gary Donation by Ken & Barbie / Lee & Emily 31/03/09  

Congratulations. Hope you not too saddle sore! Donation by Amie and Phil 30/03/09  

Well done, keep up the good work. You may need to buy some muscle rub for those tired legs! Donation by Denise Cheesman 29/03/09  

Donation by caroline 29/03/09  

Praying for a safe and enjoyable trip - following you on Facebook with interest. Donation by Alan & Margaret 28/03/09  

What an adventure good luck hope it all goes well Donation by Malc & Sue 27/03/09  

Tim, ditch the bike and get yourself a Harley (get there quicker & look cool)! All the very best on your cycle trip regards Peter & Coral Donation by Peter & Coral 26/03/09  

All the best to you all. Donation by Kevin Leavesley 26/03/09  

Mind the potholes! Go for it! Donation by Nick and Wendy 26/03/09  

Go Graham! Hope you all enjoy it x Donation by Janet & Mark 26/03/09  

That should take you to your target! Well done :) Wish I was coming too! Donation by Louise Phillips 25/03/09  

Good luck :) Donation by Heather Lee 25/03/09  

Have a safe trip. Thinking about you all and praying for a successful trip. Donation by Ruth Montacute 25/03/09  

Donation by Steve Campbell 24/03/09  

Good Luck!!!:-) Donation by Kate and Muharrem Mane 24/03/09  

on yer bikes! Donation by Andrew & Eleanor Jones 24/03/09  

We are impressed! Safe & happy travels! Donation by Dave & Kate Christie 24/03/09  

We are all proud of you Donation by Roomie 24/03/09  

Go 4 it Donation by Paul & Judith Montacute 24/03/09  

Enjoy the adventure! Donation by Wendy C 24/03/09  

Go Gary!! (but leave your motorbike behind) Donation by Emily and Andy 24/03/09  

Thinking of you, Gary. Happy cycling!! Donation by Kay, Keith and Nathan 23/03/09  

Not long to go now boys! We'll be praying for no punctures and good weather! God Bless. Donation by Caroline, Iain, Lauren and Callum 23/03/09  

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