GET FIT FOR THE NEW YEAR WITH TRANSAID’S CYCLE CHALLENGE
20 January 2012
Organisers of Transaid’s 500km fundraising cycle ride in Madagascar hope to sign up even more volunteers this month, as people vow to get fit for the New Year.
Only 10 places are left for the nine-day ride along the country’s north-east coast, which is hoped will raise £150,000 for the charity’s projects.
Transaid is working in Madagascar to reduce child and maternal mortality rates through providing transport solutions in remote parts of the island. Some communities can be completely cut off for up to 10 months of the year with little or no access to transport.
So far, two dozen participants have already confirmed their participation in the June expedition, which has attracted a mixture of avid and relatively inexperienced cyclists.
Transaid Events Executive Aggie Hickman says: “All our volunteers have a passion for raising money for our projects with some of Africa’s poorest communities, but in addition some are looking forward to experiencing Madagascar’s lush tropical paradise, while others are looking to shed some Christmas pounds!”
Volunteer Mike Wilson, Michelin’s Commercial Director of Earthmover and Industrial Operations, adds: “This is the second time I’m joining a Transaid fundraising expedition after cycling across Tanzania with the charity in 2010. There’s a real mixture of abilities so you don’t need to be an expert, all you need is a keen sense of adventure!”
Teams and individuals already committed to the event include representatives from CILT, Consult, DHL, GKN Freight Services, Hankook Tyres, John Mitchell, Lafarge Cement, Logistex, Michelin, Simms Recycling Solutions, Transport for London, United Biscuits, Volvo Truck, Wincanton, Woodland Global and Yodel Transport.
For more information, visit www.transaid.org, email aggie@transaid.org or call Aggie Krasnolucka-Hickman on 020 7387 8136.
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Note to Editor:
Transaid (www.transaid.org) is an international development agency that aims to improve people’s quality of life in the developing world by making transport more available and affordable. It was founded by Save The Children and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) and works by sharing skills and knowledge with local people to enable them to put in place and manage efficient transport systems.
Transaid’s core work includes creating transport management systems for the public sector and assisting with the provision of professional driving qualification development and the training of driver trainers. It also assists with teaching preventive vehicle maintenance management and introducing local, low cost transport solutions including its innovative bicycle ambulance. Transaid also helps promote HIV, AIDS and road safety awareness and shares its specialist knowledge with the humanitarian aid sector.
Transaid enjoys strong backing from the transport and logistics industry and the active involvement of its patron, HRH The Princess Royal.
For further press information:
Chantelle Cummings at Transaid +44 (0)20 7387 8136
Lucy HarveyorJames Keelerat Garnett Keeler +44 (0)20 8647 4467
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