Allan Rhodes bike fundraiser for CHASE Africa

Allan Rhodes is raising money for Community Health and Sustainable Environment (CHASE) Africa

Bikepacking from Glasgow to John O'Groats · 6 September 2025

CHASE Africa supports local partners in East Africa to improves access to healthcare and remove barriers to family planning for remote, rural communities. We take a holistic approach which also aims to empower women, promote resilience to climate change and protects biodiversity.

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This September 2025, I’ll cycle 355 miles across Scotland (Glasgow to John O'Groats) in 7 days, that’s about 50 miles a day.

By comparison, a CHASE Africa backpack nurse rides an average of 50 miles per week, often on rough tracks, to reach remote villages with life-saving healthcare.

Over 12 years, these dedicated nurses have covered countless miles, bringing care to hundreds of thousands of people who would otherwise go without. My ride is just a glimpse of their daily challenge, and I’m fundraising to support their amazing work.

My 355 miles ride is just a tiny fraction of the distance these nurses cover and I’m fundraising to support their tireless work, celebrating 25 years of CHASE Africa making healthcare last mile communities of East Africa.

£100 covers a days work of a backpack nurse. Let's reach together 30 days. I will contribute the first £100, and would love to receive the support of the remaining 29 days. Do you want to join me?

Donation summary

Total
£1,339.74
+ £293.00 Gift Aid
Online
£1,339.74
Offline
£0.00

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