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Eurovelo 15 - The back story!

I’ve been fortunate enough to be involved with Blue Dragon Children's Foundation, in my own small way, over the past few years. Many of you have supported that by sponsoring me on motorcycle rides through Vietnam, India and Tibet as we raised funds. I now embark on my biggest challenge yet to raise some much-needed funds for Blue Dragon. On the 19th of August 2022, I fly out from Australia to cycle (pedal power, not motor power) along the Rhine River, some 1400 kilometres from the source of the river in Switzerland to the sea in the Netherlands.

I’m self-supported for the trip so all donations go to Blue Dragon. For your donation you’ll be helping the lives of some of the most vulnerable families in Vietnam. I’ll also keep you up-to-date on my trip where I can – the highs, the lows, the laughs and the tears (I’m sooooo unfit!) – that in itself is worth the price of entry isn’t it?

I know many of you already support great causes and, unfortunately, there is that need across many parts of our global community. However, if you can support Blue Dragon with a few dollars please use the link below (or copy and paste into your browser).

https://au-give.bluedragon.org/fundraisers/pedalling-for-a-purpose

Meanwhile, subscribe to this blog and keep in touch.

 

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Location: Oberalp Pass, 7189 Tujetsch, Switzerland

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  1. Anonymous16 August 2022 at 15:23

    Wishing you all the best on this journey. You are obviously a kind and caring person to make a trip for others. God bless you and keep you safe.

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    1. FjS17 August 2022 at 20:24

      Thank you so much for your kind words.

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