Challenge complete. Thanks to all who sponsored us.

In order to raise vital funds for the British Red Cross my 15 year old son Harry and I have signed up for 450km Vietnam/Cambodia cycle challenge in Jan 2011. Over 6 days this challenging bike ride in 30+ degrees and 90% humidity (on road and off road) will take us from Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) through Phnom Penh to the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. We are riding with another father and son team (Mark and Callum).

Please find some time to sponsor us to help the Red Cross work in Haiti and now Pakistan.

Thanks, Mark Quartermaine

 

British Red Cross

 

The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. It enables vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities.And when the crisis is over, they help people recover and move on with their lives.

 

The British Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement(ICRC) , the world's largest independent humanitarian organisation which is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The ICRC whose role is defined in the Geneva Conventions helps victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances, and coordinates the work of National Societies in these situations. ICRC delegates also visit prisoners-of-war and civilian detainees to inspect their conditions.                           

 

Religious neutralityThe Red Cross Movement is not a political or religious organisation.  This neutrality means that they can reach and offer unconditional help to people in need whoever and wherever they are. Often they work in countries where other organisations cannot or will not work.  They cross front lines in times of war to help conflict victims and visit prisoners of war on both sides.  It can only do this life-saving work if they are understood to be a completely neutral, independent organisation.  Their neutrality saves lives. The emblem of a red cross with arms of equal length on a white background is the visible sign of protection under the 1949 Geneva Conventions. In many countries with a predominantly Muslim population, the red crescent emblem is used instead.

 

 

 

Fundraising

 

It would like to support our challenge and donate funds to either one of our charities please go to http://www.justgiving.com/VietCam. Thanks for your support. We will keep you informed on our sponsorship progress.