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My story

 
On May 4th 2005, Richard Barnes and Sam & Ben Towndrow set off on an audacious challenge to cycle 3,000 miles to and from Africa in 30 days. They were sent on their way by Antonia Okonma, star of ITV's Bad Girls. You can keep up with their progress at www.RaceforAfrica.com

The Race for Africa team are raising money for Excellent Development, a charity that builds small scale dams and plants trees in Africa. The WaterRelief team will cycle the 3,000 mile return journey in an incredible 30 days.

Richard, Sam and Ben have been cycling together since they were eight years old, passing their cycling proficiency tests at Black Combe School in Cumbria, and training and competing together throughout their time at Millom Comprehensive.

The dams we build cost around £5,000 and provide an average of 1,000 people with clean water.
Give someone clean water for £5 - or even an average family for £30. One dam saves around 200,000 miles of walking per year for subsistence farmers in Africa.

For more information go to www.excellentdevelopment.com or e-mail simon@excellentdevelopment.com

support from whitburn dental practice Donation by ben 28/06/05  

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Well done lads- buy you a pint in the Punch Bowl on Christmas Eve! Donation by Bev Stephenson 27/06/05  

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Donation by ang,deb and grant,dawn and chris 07/06/05  

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Donation by Anonymous 02/06/05  

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Well done Ben and bro and the gang, get the fit legs out at the party weyhey!!! Donation by helen cheney 02/06/05  

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Congratulations you deserve every success Donation by David Lord (Tinas Dad) 01/06/05  

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Donation by Adam 01/06/05  

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Keep it up not far to the pub Donation by Tina 31/05/05  

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nearly there keep going Donation by Fiona Lord (tinas mum) 31/05/05  

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keep going guys! Donation by olivia and Tim 25/05/05  

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What a fantastic effort- well done, you should be proud! Donation by Claire Inmans sister & husband! 24/05/05  

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keep going lads . You're on the home stretch now!!! Donation by FiFi 2 24/05/05  

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Fantastic Achievement Well done Donation by Anonymous 21/05/05  

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Donation by charlotte churchill 20/05/05  

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Good luck guys Donation by Nikki Wood 19/05/05  

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Cycling from Coniston this am I wondered if your weather is as beautiful! Prob. rain when u r back! Donation by Ruth Bradley 14/05/05  

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Muchos respectos cyclos galaticos Donation by Chris and Apple 14/05/05  

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Go for it and enjoy it too (if you can) Donation by Heather and Alan 12/05/05  

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GOOD LUCK Donation by BERYL HALL 10/05/05  

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if ur gonna do a ride do a big one Donation by from j & k Wood 08/05/05  

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You wimps! Any excuse not to ride the Fred Whitton. Good Luck! Donation by Pat Hercberg 08/05/05  

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gosammygo Donation by luke skywalker 07/05/05  

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getting pulled over by the french police is better than getting run over by Fish! Donation by Kiwi's mrs 07/05/05  

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Donation by Bridget Wilson 06/05/05  

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Good luck with the trip Donation by Sue Stephenson 06/05/05  

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Mad as a hatter Donation by Paul Worsley 06/05/05  

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take care, sure it cant be as inhospitable as Millom!!!!! Donation by Lee Hazeldine 06/05/05  

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Good luck! Donation by Jo Hercberg 05/05/05  

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very impressive achievement - good luck Donation by Helen 05/05/05  

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best of luck chaps, see you in Madrid!!! Donation by Kaz & Dan 04/05/05  

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