Six Days. Three Friends. One Rickshaw.

Meet our team: Vik, Rik and Kalps.

As of this year, we have found ourselves at a pivotal moment in our lives. With one of us having marked the milestone of turning 50, and the other two set to join the club in the next year, we’ve been reflecting on the journey that has brought us here.

You might be thinking, 50? No way! (We still feel like we’re 21, for what it’s worth!)

Through the highs and lows, one thing has remained certain: we are immensely grateful. Grateful for our health, our families,and the bond of friendship. It’s a gratitude we’re determined to pay forward in a meaningful way.

To celebrate turning 50, we have been inspired by the charities that have touched our lives- Cancer Research UK,LOROS Hospice, and the British Heart Foundation- to embark on an exciting (and potentially bone-breaking) mission: South India’s ‘Rickshaw Run’, from Kochi to Goa in October 2025. Over the course of 1000 miles, we’ll navigate treacherous roads, unpredictable weather, and the ever-present risk of mechanical breakdowns, all in a glorified lawnmower: an auto rickshaw. This venture will be as dangerous as it is gruelling, as one person dies every four minutes on the roads of India but knowing the impact it will have on countless lives will make every challenge worthwhile.

Cancer Research UK is at the forefront of the Aight against cancer, working tirelessly to save lives, standing as a beacon of hope for millions of families. The disease leaves no one untouched, which is why the charity dedicates every donation to advancing life-changing treatments, Ainding cures and providing support for those facing their hardest battles. Cancer research UK are helping to create a world where cancer no longer takes so much from us.

LOROS Hospice provides exceptional care for those living with terminal illnesses, ensuring they receive the utmost care, comfort and dignity during their most difAicult times. They offer not only expert medical care but also emotional and practical support for patients and their families, as nobody deserves to face their journey alone. Every pound we raise will help LOROS continue this vital work and bring light to those to make a difference when it matters most.

The British Heart Foundation is there when people need them most, offering support, care, and hope to those affected by heart and circulatory diseases. They campaign determinedly for a healthier world, funding life-saving research and driving forward treatments that transform lives. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to stop families from losing loved ones too soon.

The money we raise will go directly towards advancing care, raising awareness, and giving people the chance to live longer and healthier lives. Together, we can give hope to those Aighting heart disease and build a future where more hearts keep beating strong.

We need your help. We’ve set ourselves the ambitious goal of raising £20,000 for these amazing charities, which have touched our lives through illness or loss. The possibility of saving even one life is what makes this journey worth it. So, we’re asking for your support as we embark on this adventure: please donate today and be part of something truly incredible.

We couldn’t do this without your generosity, so we thank you.

Vik, Rik and Kalps