A couple of days down and a new day about to begin. I’m on the Ride for Hope, cycling from Albany to Perth, a distance of around 520 kilometres for Compassion. I’m riding with 29 other cyclists and being supported by t a great crew. We’re all determined to make a difference for others and I invite you to play your part by sponsoring my ride.
Day one brought rain, constant traffic and a few hills. It was a tough day. Our second day from Cranbrook to Katanning was a great day for cycling. The wind behind us at time, mostly smooth roads, fewer hills, and an amazing stop for lunch at Tambellup, where we’re always looked after with an absolute feast for lunch.
You can hear an interview I did with Tim Long from 98five before we started our second day by clicking the play button on the audio player at the bottom of this post.
Today we leave for Wagin. The forecast tells us it’s going to be hot and that there’ll be storms rolling in. We’re hoping to get to our destination by the middle of the day to avoid the coming hail storms. There will be hills today to slow us down. It may be the shortest day of our journey in distance but it won’t be the easiest.
If you know anything about me you’ll know that I work for Compassion, but I’m not supporting Compassion simply because it’s my job to do so.
I work for Compassion because I am convinced that there is no more effective organisation serving the world’s poor. I have seen no other method of working with those in poverty that even comes close to the way that Compassion is working.
I’ve seen Compassion’s work first hand in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Ethiopia and Rwanda. Every time I visit another church that is partnering with Compassion I am amazed at the change it is making in the lives of the most vulnerable members of our world, children.
My fund raising target is $2000. I’m still a long way from achieving that goal so please consider making your contribution while I continue to battle the conditions.
Please consider giving whatever you can. Every donation of $2 or more is tax deductible in Australia. (Donations are still welcome from anywhere in the world.)
If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of children who desperately need your support, simply visit my fundraising page.
I can assure you that your money will be well spent in releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
For the 13th consecutive year, Compassion International has earned the highest rating for U.S. charities from Charity Navigator—the nation’s largest charity evaluator. The 4-out-of-4 stars rating places Compassion International in the top one-percent of non-profits reviewed by Charity Navigator
Let me thank you in anticipation of your support for children in poverty.
UPDATE
I’m sitting safely inside after getting buffeted by the wind on the way here. We beat the storm but it’s coming. I can hear the thunder and see the lightning, We dodged it today but tomorrow maybe a soggy affair.
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