David's fundraiser for Ride4Ceylon 2025

David Rasiah is raising money for FOMH - Ride for Ceylon

Team: R4C2025

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450km Bicycle ride from Colombo to Jaffna · 12 February 2025

Ride for Ceylon is an annual cycling fundraiser that began in 2017, uniting riders, donors, and volunteers to support the revival of Green Memorial Hospital (GMH) in Manipay, Northern Sri Lanka. Founded in 1848, GMH is Sri Lanka’s oldest teaching hospital, once a centre of excellence, now being restored thanks to this powerful community initiative. What started as the vision of the Trustees of the Friends of Manipay Hospital, a UK registered charity (No. 1113439), and many well-wishers, is more than just a cycle ride, it’s a mission of healing. Each year, cyclists take on a 450+ km ride from Colombo to Manipay, not just as a physical challenge, but as a mission to heal, reconnect, and rebuild lives in a region affected by decades of civil conflict. Funds raised go directly toward the redevelopment of GMH and related healthcare projects, delivering lasting impact to underserved communities. With safety, inclusivity, and team spirit at its core, Ride for Ceylon welcomes riders of all backgrounds and abilities. We also support other good causes chosen by our riders. Whether cycling, donating, or cheering us on, your support helps restore the Greatest Medical Heritage of Ceylon. All riders pay for their own travel, transportation and accommodation cost. Much of the ride logistic costs are supported by sponsors. Thereby enabling all donations to be applied to charitable work.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Since 2017, I’ve been involved in a charity called Friends of Manipay Hospital.

The charity was set up to restore and renovate a hospital in the war ravaged region of northern Sri Lanka. Green Memorial Hospital was no longer operational and in a state of disrepair.

As many of you know, I lost my daughter Gabriella in 2017. Hence, I’ve been passionate about leaving a legacy in her name and assisting other parents enduring the pain of a sick child. I’ve been cycling for the paediatric department and the rest of the hospital ever since.

This year, we are fundraising, by riding a gruelling 450km from the capital Colombo located on the west coast of the island via Anuradhapura one of the major cultural heritage sites and one of the most evocative places in tropical Asia at all to finish in Manipay in the northern Jaffna province. We are raising funds to complete the Paediatric Unit, Hope Beyond Cancer Unit and restoration of other buildings within the hospital compound.

No donation is too small - so please dig deep.

Thank you for your generosity.

www.ride4ceylon.com

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