R4C2024

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Raising money for FOMH - Ride for Ceylon

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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The Ride4Ceylon Team has its nucleus in a group of school friends from  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 friends – with other alumni, international friends and contacts – came up with the idea of a charity cycle ride from Kandy to Jaffna.

The cycle ride recreates the sport, fun and bonding that marks our 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 R4C2024 organising committee would like to thank the brand ambassadors Dr. Pia De Girolamo, Dan Norton and Jen Orr and for their support.

www.ride4ceylon.com

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Total
£108,197.75
+ £10,971.35 Gift Aid
Online
£87,903.00

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