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This summer I, along with 3 other lads, will be cycling the length of this small island of ours in aid of a fantastic project in Uganda. Starting from Lands End on 15th August and finishing in John O’Groats on 26th August, we will be punishing ourselves through is an epic ride of 1,100 miles in aid of this great cause, averaging 90 miles per day.

 

One of the lads riding with us (Ian King) last year gave up 6 months of his life to volunteer in Uganda, setting up a project on behalf of Mityana Community Foundation (MCF a UK registered charity) to improve health through better water sanitation.  Ian is increbily passionate about this project; their motto is “give a hand-up not a hand out” and the money we raise will do just that. The money recouped from the village will thbe used in another village and so on and so forth (that's the idea of course, got to make the project work in this first village first!).

 

All the money raised will go direct to this project, none is being spent on admin costs in the UK.  The head of the charity is taking a holiday so he can drive the support van for our team for 12 whole days, and the lads and I are paying in full for all our accommodation and costs whilst on the road.

 

So what is the Project:

 

•        Loan the village £6,000 to install facilities (60,000L-70,000L rainwater harvesting and 20-30 toilets)
•        Aiming to fund raise £10,000 so we can also employ a Ugandan to provide on-going support along with educational and training materials to ensure sustainable ownership
•        Villagers pay 3p for 20L of water, with a typical household using 60L to 80L per day (154 households)
•        The toilets are free to use
•        Urine is collected and sold as fertilizer at £1.66 per 20L
•        Four to eight villagers are employed by the village to run and maintain the facilities (probably HIV/AIDS sufferers as requested by the village
•        The money recouped from the village will then be used in another village and so on and so forth (that's the idea of course, got to make the project work in this first village first!).

 

Cycling the length of this country is a daunting prospect, so please sponsor my legs in aid of this great project.

 

Thankingyouall in advance for your support, you wonderful people you!

 

Ged

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well done mate!! Donation by Dave Smith on 17/09/10

 
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Exeptional Commitment Lad - Now can we go back to BBQ's and beer please before the summer is completely gone! Donation by Rich, Bex & Scarlett on 11/09/10

 
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Well done lads! Donation by Alex Ripley on 09/09/10

 
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Hope you've made it! Donation by Maggie Close on 26/08/10

 
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Go on son!! XX Donation by Sophie Johnson on 24/08/10

 
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Donation by Nick and Miki on 22/08/10

 
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Good luck, I hope that you don't meet too many midges on the way. Donation by Barbara Rigby on 21/08/10

 
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Hope it's all going well mate :) Donation by Dan Johnson on 19/08/10

 
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Donation by john donlon on 16/08/10

 
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Best of luck Ged. Jon and Bex. Donation by jon hughes on 16/08/10

 
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on yer bike son! good luck! Donation by Rob & Kirst on 14/08/10

 
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You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind. Lycra suites you sir! Enjoy the journey. Donation by ian robinson on 14/08/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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Best of luck - hope Giles stag do didn't put your training back too far! Donation by Stevie & Nadia on 11/08/10

 
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Good luck and enjoy :) Donation by claire wilson on 08/08/10

 
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Have fun Ged!! Donation by Big Sis on 06/08/10

 
£30.00
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Good luck Ged! Would love to do something like this in the future. Great cause too. Having visited neighbouring Rwanda, the issues are clear. Donation by Dave and Chantelle on 04/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Well, I can think of more relaxing ways of spending a holiday! Donation by Big Brother on 04/08/10

 
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Get those bandy legs working scouse boy....! Donation by Adam & Sarah Bright on 02/08/10

 
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Ged - you and your mates for the win! Donation by Keith Pursglove on 01/08/10

 
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And there was me thinking I'd done well cycling from London to Brighton! All the best Ged! Donation by Oliver Bettany on 31/07/10

 
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Good luck Ged! Get that lycra off as soon as possible! x Donation by Rosie on 27/07/10

 
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Go Go Gadget Legs Ged! Good luck and enjoy the scenery :o) love Tanya, Rich, Nathan & Mina x Donation by Tanya Tweedie on 27/07/10

 
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Good Luck Ged, you really are Mad but it's a brilliant cause so I'll let you off!! See you at Goodison Park....xx Donation by Jayne McPartland on 27/07/10

 
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Fantastic cause and a fantastic effort, good luck mate (cos you are going to need it!) Donation by Keith Hay on 26/07/10

 
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Hi Ged, What a legend. Good luck with it all don't forget the vaseline! Bxx Donation by Bridget Liddle on 26/07/10

 
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