Siva Sharma

Ride4Ceylon 9th Annual tour of Jaffna

Fundraising for Ride4Ceylon
£500
raised of £1,000 target
by 1 supporter
450KM bicycle ride from Colombo to Jaffna, 12 February 2025
Team: R4C2025
Ride4Ceylon

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

Story

Each year, over eighty cyclists hailing from diverse corners of the globe converge to embark on an extensive bicycle expedition spanning from Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, to the battle-scarred Jaffna Peninsula. This rigorous 450km journey commences on February 12th, concluding four days later. Given the sweltering and humid climate of Sri Lanka during this period, cycling begins promptly at 4:00 AM and concludes at 11:00 AM daily.

The funds garnered through donations and sponsorships will be directed towards the refurbishment of the Pediatric Unit, the Hope Beyond Cancer Unit, and the overall upkeep and restoration of other structures within the hospital premises. This endeavour aims to ensure the seamless provision of essential medical services to the local community.

We extend a heartfelt invitation to contribute generously, acknowledging and deeply valuing every act of kindness extended towards this noble cause. Your support is immensely cherished and profoundly impactful.

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
£500.00
+ £125.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£500.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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