My story

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

My updates 3

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

My charity

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 533

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Love from Mavis x

Donation by Anonymous on 16/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done guys and well done Paul!Very proud of you!xx

Donation by Marianna on 13/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I've just checked and London to Brighton is about 0.00004% of what you're doing and that was pretty tough. Great stuff.

Donation by Tim Stock on 13/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Bloomin' love the Euros. Keep up the good work guys. Love SCO

Donation by Edward Proffitt on 10/07/12

£70.00

+ £17.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Charles Bettinson on 09/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Please consider this sponsorship money for this weekend's London to Brighton cycle ride in your honour!

Donation by Adam Onyett on 05/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Keep up the good work Andy!

Donation by Bee on 02/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

£20k mark in sight. Nicely done.

Donation by Adam Crawford on 29/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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This trip has changed your lives, and will do the same for the kids.

Donation by Lottie Harrison on 26/06/12

£100.00

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Happy Wedding Day Chubb and Tori! Sorry it's a little late! Loz x

Donation by Laura McIntyre on 26/06/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Amazing stories and fabulous writing on the Telegraph website and your own 'blogs'... Keep up the good work!

Donation by Anonymous on 15/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Your travels sound amazing - I feel bad about not even cycling to work. Keep up the good pedaling.

Donation by bec f on 15/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Courtney Terrey on 14/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go fellas! Amazing effort. Looking forward to hearing all about it over a beer / vino at the Johnson's when you're back x

Donation by Joanne Kidson on 13/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Fantastic adventure. Much enjoying blog. Best of luck!

Donation by Stephen Reynolds on 09/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thank you to the Malkin family who purchased Flower 19 on May 22nd.

Donation by Shirley & Graham Madeley on 09/06/12

£1,250.00

+ £312.50 Gift Aid

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Keep on cycling! Fosters awaits you at the end! Joking... There's real beer.

Donation by Julian Austin on 08/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Margaret Small on 07/06/12

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May: You missed UK's 1st days of summer (didn't last long), Humperdink & Jubilee (so many flags!). Hope your spirits are still high! Clover x

Donation by Clover Abbott on 06/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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These boys are doing a fantastic cycle ride to raise money & need as much help as they can get to reach their target. Dig deep & contribute!!

Donation by Anonymous on 04/06/12

Donation by Kerry McDonald on 04/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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From Belinda Coole, Isle of Man

Donation by Anonymous on 01/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 01/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You guys are amazing and totally inspirational, having cycled lejog - I applaud you!! xx

Donation by Claire Anelli on 30/05/12

£10.00

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SCO Eurovision Sweep. Sweden Won! The UK came last but one. Poor Engelbert Humperdinck.

Donation by Edward Proffitt on 29/05/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£25,983.25
  • Offline donations£3,675.00
  • Text donations£2.00
  • Total raised£29,660.25
  • Gift Aid£5,402.73

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