You may or may not know that in November, New Member John Bradley (often refered to as John from Sandiway by the Off Road contingent) is taking part in a gruelling 420km sponsored cycle ride across dusty terrain of game reserves and nature reserves in Tanzania for charity Transaid . John is hoping to raise at least £3,000 for their vital work across Africa .
Need to raise 50% before 23rd August “So no time to lose”.
Transaid is an international UK development charity that aims to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods across Africa and the developing world through creating better transport. The organisation was founded by Save the Children and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and our Patron is HRH The Princess Royal.
In sub-Saharan Africa, Road deaths are the third biggest premature killer following HIV/AIDS and malaria.
John Says “It’s going to be a real challenge. It’s easy to take it for granted that cars, buses and trains get us where we need to go, but people in Africa aren’t so lucky and I wanted to do something to help,”
This nine-day expedition (5day Ride) – under the unforgiving African sun – will help Transaid facilitate access to healthcare, education and work for thousands, by providing them with safer, cheaper and more efficient transport.
John Says “I’m sure I have got my work cut out as Cycling across Tanzania, it isn’t any old Sunday afternoon bike ride !! Hopefully I will see the real Africa – and achieve something good for the world through our joint efforts & with your support.”
To help make this simple we have a few options for donations. John has set up a JustGiving website which you can find at: