Dear all,

Renowned for being (too) energetic, adventurous and never been able to sit still, I have found a great cause in which to channel all my excess energy and to help others whilst doing so! In February 2010 I will participate in an exciting but challenging charity bike ride through two of SE Asia's most intriguing countries – Vietnam and Cambodia – for MAG*!

Starting in Veitnam´s Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) I will cycle the breathtaking 470 km to Cambodia´s Angkor Wat. With just 5 days in which to complete the trip it'll be a tough few days, especially as it'll be extremely hot & humid – not ideal cycling conditions! Still all the sweat and tears will be worth it if even just a few people's lives are saved and changed.

The biggest challenge is however raising the GBP 2950 for MAG. This I can't do alone and so I desperately need everyone's help! So please, please, please dig deeeeeepppppp into your pockets and sponsor me whatever you can afford. Every little helps! You can donate on line or for those living in Holland you can donate cash directly or deposit it into the following bank account:

Rabobank: 3466 42 957 (KE Hough)

Thank you very much for all your support!

XXX Karen

*In recent decades MAG has been doing tremendous work worldwide to help those living in current and previous war zones. In Vietnam and Cambodia MAG has beee n clearing away thousands of land mines which daily endanger the lives of men, women and children. MAG also plays a key role in creating social and economic opportunities (eg education, safe access to agricultural lands, schools, wells, health clinics and other community resources, etc) so that local communities have a chance at a decent future. Please see: www.maginternational.org for extra information!