Tom Duncan

Tom's SCC Cycle Charity Event 2015

Fundraising for Saigon Children's Charity CIO
US$3,737
raised of US$2,500 target
by 28 supporters
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We work exclusively in Vietnam since 1992 to help remove barriers to education.

Story

This is Year 5 for me and the second year I will be leading the Team of riders and this year will be the biggest challenge yet!! All the money raised in previous years has gone to a great cause and please see SCC CIO charity page for more details. I do hope you can continue to sponsor the disadvantaged children in Vietnam in 2015.

The 6th annual Charity Cycle Adventure will take place from 27-29 November 2015, raising money for disadvantaged children in Vietnam. This year’s Adventure is a real challenge for any rider. The team will ride through the amazing landscapes of the Central Highlands from Buon Me Thuot to Da Lat, the former French-colonial resort town, before feeling the breeze in their faces on the long descent to the sea at Nha Trang. Many passes and mountains will need to be overcome along the way, so this year’s riders will be Kings and Queens of the Mountains!

The three-day, 300km ride starts from Buon Me Thuot, cycling off-road throughethnic minority villages, following the rivers and passing scenic coffee plantations before reaching beautiful Lak Lake in the afternoon. From here, the big second day will see the riders confront many uphill challenges on the climb up to,and around,Da Lat at an elevation of 1500m.

Day three will see the team drop down through the mountains to Nha Trang for a ride along the scenic coastal roads, promising a variety of breathtaking landscape on the way, as well as a 2000m pass! Beautiful coast and beach will welcome the riders at the finish line, where team celebrations will replace sore legs and sun-burnt necks with a real sense of achievement.

Each rider, in addition to a registration fee which covers all ride costs, is asked to get their family, friends and network behind them and raise a minimum of US$500 which will go directly to support the children that we work with at SCC.

The money raised will play a vital role in helping to achieve SCC’s vision to eliminate poverty through education, helping to provide life changing educational opportunities for disadvantaged children through scholarships, building schools or vocational training.Five previous CCA rides have raised over $200,000 for SCC.

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About the charity

Saigonchildren works to bring a brighter future to disadvantaged and vulnerable children in Vietnam by taking practical steps to ensure that the children most in need get an education. By donating to our programmes, you are giving a helping hand to bring a fairer start to children's life.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$3,736.04
+ US$68.15 Gift Aid
Online donations
US$3,736.04
Offline donations
US$0.00

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