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Embark on an incredible journey with us as we take on the thrilling Rickshaw Run in July across the majestic Himalayas, a race to drive roughly 2,200 km from Leh to Jaisalmer in India on a glorified lawnmower!
We, a group of six friends that are undertaking a series of fundraising events for three remarkable charities – Cool Earth, Cancer Research UK, and the World Heart Federation.
The first challenge we have set ourselves involves running 300 miles in March. Why 300? 3 wheels, 3 causes, 300 miles and hopefully £3000 raised. All updates of our progress will be posted on our instagram. Juggling our university studies, we've taken on this running challenge to show how dedicated we are to making a positive difference. Your support is incredibly important to us as we work hard to accomplish this fitness goal!
We are all so privileged to be able to head to India, so before we go we want to be able to raise funds for causes close to our hearts. From the money raised the first £1000 will be dedicated to Cool Earth. Cool earth is helping to fight the climate crisis that currently exists, they do this by protecting the best carbon-storing technology: rainforest, which we are rapidly destroying. They work alongside indigenous villages to halt rainforest destruction. This is an organisation affiliated with The Rickshaw Run.
All the money after that will be evenly distributed between Cancer Research UK and the World Heart Federation. These 2 charities are both very significant to all of us.
Cancer Research aims to accelerate progress of cancer treatment. Over the last 40 years, cancer survival in the UK has doubled. In the 1970s just 1 in 4 people survived their disease for 10 years or more. Today 2 in 4 survive. So with your donations Cancer research plan to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 patients surviving the disease by 2034.
The World Heart Federation aims to bring cardiovascular health to the forefront of the global health agenda. They are championing heart health and acting to reduce the global burden of heart disease and stroke, which together claim 20.5 million lives every year. The World Heart Federation are a global community dedicated to the treatment, prevention and control of cardiovascular disease.
Join us in supporting these causes and be a part of our journey towards making a positive impact on the world. Every step we take and every donation we receive will contribute to making a difference in the lives of those in need.
Together, let's drive for change, one rickshaw ride at a time!
Thank you for any and all donations.
Tilly, Charlie, Olivia, Jerome, Joe and David
Follow our instagram page @thegood_thebad_therickshaw to follow our journey.
