The difference an educated child can make to his or her community by breaking the cycle of poverty is immense. Imagine the difference we can make, every US$250 raised pays for one child's education for one year. Just US$21 takes a child off the streets and into school for a month.

I will be riding from Hue to Hoi An again this November. I will struggle over the Hai Van pass and traverse vast stretches of rice paddies in weather that alternates between sweet monsoon rain and an exhausting dry 38 degrees.  Whilst I do this, I want you to be comfortable in the knowledge that you need not. For you will have very kindly sponsored a very daft and tired Richard. 

Help me help these children.  Miss a meal out this week and use that money to sponsor me. Please.  Last year you helped me raise over USD4,500. This helped 20 children stay in school all year.   Think about that, 20 children who would otherwise missed on an education and the opportunities that creates for them and their families. Help me keep them there!

All the money raised goes to the Saigon Children's Charity and is used to fund an education (scholarships and schools) for very under privileged children. It is a reputable charity which I have known since 1997.