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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.

Donations 532

Donation by Anonymous on 17/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Amazing! Event held at The Derby Inn, North Warnborough, Hook, Hampshire. Organized by Amanda Stokes & Amanda Jayne Chant. Many thanks, Amanda Jayne

Donation by Anonymous on 16/10/11

£500.00

Sorry, I meant to write October donation (got you and the bank mixed up). Keep up the great work boys

Donation by Courtney Terrey on 13/10/11

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

October Loan Repayment

Donation by Courtney Terrey on 13/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Beans on toast & a mug of tea X's 4 Mavis

Donation by Anonymous on 10/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Matt, sorry it's taken so long to get around to this. Hope it goes well for you and you enjoy your journey.

Donation by Helen Lang on 02/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Cheers for the card fella's. Say hi to my Croatian bus driver mate Goran if you see him again. Matt, Jules and Harvey

Donation by Matt Crawford on 27/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Thanks for the two cards

Donation by Shirley Madeley on 25/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Thanks for the card!

Donation by Adam Treacy on 23/09/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 16/09/11

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck guys...a great cause and a tremendous challenge!

Donation by Nick Renshaw, Dothill & Charlton Schools on 13/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Beans on toast & a mug of tea x's 4 plus 1 postcard; Mavis xx

Donation by Shirley Madeley on 10/09/11

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For the first thousand miles. Stay safe.

Donation by Anonymous on 05/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Shame I wont get to see you in Munich at the beer fest. Safe onward journey!

Donation by Paul McConnon on 01/09/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Enjoy Munich boys. And have a pretzel for us

Donation by Rob & Chiara on 31/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Loving your updates boys!! Here is the September donation :D

Donation by Courtney Terrey on 31/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So impressed you're doing this Andy, I don't even remember you cycling to work! Wishing you both the best of luck, stay safe x

Donation by Lisa McKevitt on 30/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hey guys.. I've a friend of Marc Convey's. Wish you the best of luck.. can't think of a better charity to support.

Donation by Madeleine Harper on 29/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Two postcards please

Donation by Shirley Madeley on 28/08/11

£20.00

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Send me a postcard!

Donation by Adam Treacy on 26/08/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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As per my email :) xxx

Donation by Nicola Fraser on 26/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Just another drip feeder donation. You're flying through Europe, loving following your progress. Keep up the good work!

Donation by Ellie Crawford on 26/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Karina Bowden on 25/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Vicki Fairbrother on 24/08/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Best of luck guys. Your journey is not only inspiring, but for a great cause. Safe travels

Donation by Robert Sidney on 23/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$39,376.74
  • Offline donations$5,571.48
  • Text donations$3.03
  • Total raised$44,951.25
  • Gift Aid$8,187.01

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.