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The Cycle Diaries is a transglobal cycling adventure covering 30,000 miles across 35 countries around the world. Matt and Andy pedaled from London to Sydney together and Matt is now cycling home alone.

We are raising funds for War Child who help change the lives of children in war torn countries. Their approach is to rebuild communities so that they can be self-sustaining. War Child tailor their work to the specific needs of each community for maximum impact & at the same time lobby national and international organisations to ensure the ongoing protection of the children.

Your donation will make a very real difference:
£1.30 will feed a street child for a day in the Democratic Republic of Congo
£10 can buy essential primary school materials for a child for a year in Uganda
£50 can provide access to education for a girl for one year in Afghanistan
£150 can provide nine months training for an adolecent street child to become an electrician or mechanic in the Democratic Republic of Congo

For more information on War Child and to see how they use your money helping children caught up in armed conflict please visit www.warchild.org.uk

For more info on the epic ride then check out our website: www.thecyclediaries.com and leave a comment to let us know you care!

Thank you,
Matt & Andy

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Big thank you to Andy Delamare for an amazingly generous donation to the full Brazilian fund

06/05/13 13:18

Thanks to all who attended the speaking event of Friday 1st March - it was a resounding success that exceeded my expectations and raised £400 for War Child - lovely!

04/03/13 14:24

To boost our total amount over the £27'000 mark we're holding a talk at our sponsor's, Balance Physio, on 1st March. All the proceeds will go to War Child. Here are the details: http://thecyclediaries-efbevent.eventbrite.co.uk/ Please come along to hear our incredible tale!

01/02/13 13:41

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War Child

War Child

Charity Registration No. 1071659

War Child protects children from the brutal effects of war and helps to rebuild their lives. We’re on the ground in some of the world’s most dangerous countries – providing life-changing support for the most vulnerable children whose homes, families and communities are torn apart by conflict.

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Wow! 200 days. xx

Donation by Shirley Madeley on 29/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark Crossland on 28/02/12

£15.00

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Donation by Chris Burnett on 20/02/12

£20.00

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Thanks to,Margaret,Darrel,Pete,Rob & Ned Love Mavis xx

Donation by Shirley madeley on 19/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Starting the next £16k....

Donation by Matt Crawford on 18/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Keep it up lads, nearly there.

Donation by Owen Higgins on 17/02/12

£55.00

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Donation by Grax Domain on 17/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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This one's for a postcard. preferably from Kyrgyzstan. I'll email you details. Cxx

Donation by Clover Abbott on 17/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi lads, it seems I’m 4mths behind on donations! Keep up the amazing work-you inspire me. Lotsa love & cups of cocoa (it's the thought that counts) xx

Donation by Clover Abbott on 17/02/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Thanks for the cards sent to family & friends from Iran, xxx

Donation by Shirley madeley on 10/02/12

£60.00

+ £15.00 Gift Aid

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Hope it's warmer where you are boys. Keep on riding!! x

Donation by Courtney Terrey on 07/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck.

Donation by Anonymous on 27/01/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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So proud! xx keep up the amazing work. Donations from cheese and wine eve, thanks all for coming and contributing! :)

Donation by Nicola Fraser on 24/01/12

£65.00

+ £16.25 Gift Aid

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Enjoy Turkmenistan! Well gel xx

Donation by Chiara on 19/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Thanks for the postcards from Turkey,xxx

Donation by Shirley Madeley on 18/01/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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This is for sharing your Iranian film debut and kepping me amused me on an otherwise dull Tuesday afternoon! Keep up the good work! :)

Donation by Amy Thomas on 17/01/12

£11.00

+ £2.75 Gift Aid

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Thanks for your postcards. Keep up the good work

Donation by mark mansi on 14/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Beans on toast, tea & yummy peanut caramel cheesecake x's 5, love Mavis xx

Donation by Shirley madeley on 11/01/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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January donation a little late as I have been on holidays. Hope you had a great festive break!!

Donation by Courtney Terrey on 10/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Happy new year and Merry Christmas to you too. Glad you made it into Iran alive. Good luck getting out in one piece :)

Donation by Adam Treacy on 10/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Thanks for the cards! Happy New Year

Donation by Karina Bowden on 10/01/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Hi guys! Pag Island, Croatia seems a long time ago to us now.. bet it feels a lifetime away for you! Keep up the pedal power.

Donation by Anna Gudaniec on 09/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Fantastic progress! I just looked at your route and it looks like you're doubling back on yourselves?Use a map! Take care in the cold xx

Donation by Ellie Crawford on 04/01/12

£20.00

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Well done. Hope you enjoy an amazing trip.

Donation by Huw Maguire on 04/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Inspirational trip guys! Andy impressive leap up from the Charlton D of E expeditions! Safe travels.

Donation by Dave Owen on 30/12/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£25,973.25
  • Offline donations£3,675.00
  • Text donations£2.00
  • Total raised£29,650.25
  • Gift Aid£5,400.23

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