Athithapillai Sivarajah

Siva & Bobby's Ride for Ceylon

Fundraising for Ride4Ceylon
£3,559
raised of £4,000 target
by 64 supporters
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Team: R4C2023
Ride4Ceylon

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We raise funds for Green Memorial Hospital to rebuild and develop medical services

Story

Each year over forty riders from across the globe participate in this annual bike ride from Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital, to the war-devastated Jaffna Peninsula. This year, we are fundraising, by riding a gruelling 475km from Arugam Bay in the southeast, to Manipay Jaffa in the north.

The journey begins on the 1st of March and will end four days later, after cycling for 475km. During this time, the weather in Sri Lanka will be extremely hot and humid; because of this, we would have to start cycling at 4:00 AM each day and stop by 11:00 AM.

We will use the donations and sponsorships we receive to purchase a much-needed X-ray machine - SLRS 30 million or approx £75,000 and provide valuable and continuous medical services to the local community. This community holds a special place in Siva's heart as it's his hometown and the hospital where he was born.

We gladly welcome all generous donations and appreciate your kindness.

www.ride4ceylon.com

About the charity

Ride4Ceylon

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The Ride4Ceylon Team has its nucleus in a group of friends from St Thomas’ College in Colombo, Sri Lanka, now established among the Sri Lankan diaspora community overseas. Passionate to support their troubled homeland, and to give Sri Lankan children of tomorrow the opportunities they had enjoyed, the Old Boys – with other alumni, international friends and contacts – came up with the idea of a charity cycle ride from Colombo to Jaffna. The cycle ride recreates the sport, fun and bonding that marks the Old Boys’ connection, while also providing a visible means to attract support. Symbolically, by traversing the island from Colombo to the war-devastated north – it offers a journey of heart-rending beauty, healing and hope. The R4C2022 organising committee would like to thank the brand ambassadors Dan Norton, Jen Orr, Pia De Girolamo and Russel Arnold for their support. www.ride4ceylon.com

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,558.82
+ £571.25 Gift Aid
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£3,558.82
Offline donations
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