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My story

 
This July I shall be departing on a 2 year and 20,000km expedition through Africa, cycling from the UK to Cape Town.
Throughout the trip, I shall be undertaking a series of photographic projects documenting the lives of some of the people I meet along the way, which will be published online at Take On Africa. Why not check out the website for further information on the trip and you can sign-up for regular updates too.

I am raising money for the Welbodi Partnership - an organisation supporting the provision of paediatric care in Sierra Leone, where child health statistics are the worst in the world.

This is a relatively new charity that a friend of mine has set up following his medical elective at Freetown's only paediatric hospital. They are already making great progress and your donations will really go a long way to helping meet their objectives. Every donation, however big or small, makes a difference - in fact, just £5 will provide a whole month's care package for a child.

Please note that this is a self-funded trip and all money raised goes directly to the Welbodi Partnership

For further details of the journey and regular updates, see my website Take On Africa.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Welbodi Partnership gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you for your support.

Helen

Happy New Year Helen! Following you every step of the way- good luck with the next leg of the journey. With love from Carmen, Phil, Lucia, Pablo and Tomas (Oliva de Plasencia) Donation by Carmen Plaza 19/01/10  

£50.00

Good luck Helen. The Welbodi Partnership is a great cause. From http://www.outdoorlook.co.uk and Angie. Donation by Angie Stewart 08/01/10  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

From my husband, Fernando Plaza, and me, wishing you and the Welbodi Partneship a very successful 2010. Donation by Maria Ardila 03/01/10  

£250.00

Have a merry Chritmas looking forward to more tales from the road in the new year Donation by Ian 16/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fabulous adventure Helen... wish you well and maybe see you back at the club some day! Donation by helen jolliffe 15/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I just read some of your blog Helen. What an amazing adventure. Best of luck! Donation by Matt Freeman 27/11/09  

£20.00

Bon chance ma cheri. Some say its just a holiday, you'res to know and their's to wonder. stay safe. Donation by susan lloyd 24/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lloydy, keep up the good work - trip sounds amazing so far and your blog is keeping me entertained! Donation by Clare 21/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Saw the article in the Catharine Wheel - very impressed Lloydy. Best of luck and stay safe! Donation by Ross Cook (Catz) 04/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

I was so impressed on meeting you and hearing what you are doing, that I just had to donate, I will be following your travels, take care. Donation by Brian Hallett 06/09/09  

£25.00

I hope others read about your trip in the Summer edition of "Catharine Wheel" :-) Donation by Peter J 25/08/09  

£30.00

Great to meet you. Enjoy the journey ! Donation by Mike H 24/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck on your travels!! You seem to be making good progress so far!! Donation by Ruthie F 30/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes for your epic journey. Keep in touch! Donation by Wacky 19/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope you have a great time, I am looking forwards to the tales! Donation by Savage 14/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and I'll be following your travels! Donation by Sian 13/07/09  

£30.00

At Last, at last, at last;You're off! Looking forward to catching up for stints of this epic journey Donation by Wotto 12/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

God Bless Helen on her Epic Bike Journey & I hope this small donation will contribute to an excellent charity. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Donation by Brian Perich 12/07/09  

£25.00

All the best - see you on the road! Donation by Peter 11/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck Helen from us both and well done for an exceptional venture Donation by Jenny and Robin Kinahan 08/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck honey! Enjoy yourself!! Donation by Elisa 06/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

good luck! :-) Donation by Rhiannon 05/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Helen and Take Care. Donation by Gina M. 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the very best on what sounds like a great trip. You've always liked a challenge and I'm sure you'll succeed again. Again best of luck and enjoy J Donation by J (Taylor) 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck on your fantastic trip Helen (you don't know me in case you are wondering, I just found your story on Kids Worldwide site). Donation by Steven Rooney 05/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Dave 19/01/09  

£20.00

Good luck with the trip sis, love sjx Donation by S-J 19/01/09  

£20.00

Good luck Donation by Richard Lloyd 31/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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