We are 3 guys (2 Australian, 1 Irish) who like many others have been watching and listening to the shocking recent developments happening globally which are helping to highlight the ongoing social injustices and racial/cultural inequalities embedded in societies around the world. We want to do whatever we can to help the cause and close the gap affecting young BIPOC - with a focus on youth and education. On August 5th we'll be setting off on our bikes from London to Manchester over 4 days, sleeping in the tents we carry on our backs. It will include a stop in the Peak District on the 3rd day where we will be completing the 25km Copper Challenge hike.

We will be splitting donations between 2 charities. One UK based and one Australian based. Both are about activism, education and social change. You can select which of the two charities you would like to donate to, however we would like to split the funds as evenly as possible.

Voyage Youth is a social justice charity that aims to empower marginalised young black people and to provide them with the self-awareness and motivation to transform themselves and their communities. The mission of Voyage is to encourage and assist young people bridge the gap in their education, communities and the criminal justice system whilst supporting young people to sustain successful partnerships and meaningful relationships.

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The Cathy Freeman Foundation which acknowledges the strength and wisdom that lies within remote Indigenous communities. Our work demands strong and trusting partnerships with community, Elders and school leaders. We partner with communities for the long haul, as we journey through the complexities of the work required to create social change. OUR PURPOSE: To close the education gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and provide pathways to a brighter future.