Last year's cycling over the French Alps from Geneva to the Mediterranean coast was extremely motivating as we could raise funds to support an additional 40 kids into the programs for A4D just through our first BIKE FOR A REASON. Needless to say that all of us don't care about our butts and legs hurting.... We had to continue the journey.... And here we are with a far bigger Team. It's time to "BIKE FOR A REASON, Part II (THE ITALIAN JOB)"....

In July, I will be heading over to the Alps to attempt our second epic Action for Diabetics cycling challenge of the year. This time, the A4D team and I will be taking on a 6 day, 650km, 10 000m ascent ride from Bormio in North East Italy to Lake Como in the West, and will be pushing ourselves up and over some the Giro D'Italia's toughest 'Passos' (mountain passes).

After the fundraising success of USD 20, 000 for 'Les Route Des Grandes Alps' cycle from Lake Geneva to Nice last August, we are challenging ourselves to raise a whopping USD 25, 000 in aid of Action for Diabetics, a frontline charity supplying healthcare, education and support to young type 1 Diabetics in the poorest parts of South East Asia.

Although Type 1 diabetes cannot be cured, the treatment is available in more developed Countries allowing sufferers to live a full and active life. However, if left untreated, Type 1 diabetes is hugely debilitating and eventually fatal to kids who develop the condition early on in their lives. Unfortunately, children in underdeveloped regions of SE Asia (including parts of Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand) simply do not have access to the healthcare and education they need to survive this manageable condition.

By providing education for kids and their families through 'Diabetes Camps' and treatment through sustainable supplies, A4D has already enrolled 125 kids with Type 1 Diabetes onto their programmes, and continue to work tirelessly in an effort alleviate the suffering of more children and their families. 50 Euros is sufficient to provide one months supplies of essential medication and supplies....

It would be great if many of you could support A4D with your donations too. Every Euro counts and would clearly MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Thank you so much