Gulf for Good announce that funds from the Revolutionary Ride in Cuba (November 2010) will benefit children's charities in Haiti Gulf for Good, the UAE-based charity, announced today that a proportion of the funds raised by participants in its Cuban cycling challenge ‘the Revolutionary Ride' from November 11 to 20, 2010 will be donated to fund reconstruction projects in neighbouring Haiti.
Kim Lester, charity director at Gulf for Good said “As well as supporting a children's charity in Cuba, we wanted to respond to the terrible scenes of devastation witnessed over recent weeks in neighbouring Haiti, especially to help the children who have been orphaned, injured or left homeless by the earthquake.” “The people of Haiti are receiving emergency help, but officials have estimated that rebuilding Haiti could cost up to 14 billion dollars.
The reconstruction of homes, orphanages, hospitals and schools will be crucially important to the long-term recovery of this country, so we are researching projects in these areas.” Ravi Chandran, Gulf for Good challenge director, said “Cycling over 320 km in 5 days on back roads through the lush landscape and rugged hills of Cuba will need stamina and perseverance, but anyone who maintains a good level of fitness and who is willing to do extra cycling training should be able to complete the challenge.”
As usual on a Gulf for Good challenge, participants will visit the children's charity in Cuba to which part of their funds will be donated. They will also have a chance to visit historical and world heritage sites, stay in small local hotels and guesthouses and come to understand the local culture and wonderful people of Cuba. Chandran urged Gulf residents to join the challenge, as “Not only will it be an unforgettable experience, but also a real chance to make an enormous difference to thousands of children's lives in both Cuba and Haiti.”
To find out more, please call +971 4 368 0222 or visit www.gulf4good.org for more information. There will be Information Evenings held in Dubai on March 16 and Abu Dhabi on March 23. These are the best way to find out about Gulf for Good, their challenges and the charities they support, and a great opportunity to pick up fundraising and training tips. Other Gulf for Good Information Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, Gulf for Good organises exciting adventure challenges around the world.
Anyone is welcome to participate, provided they can raise the fixed sponsorship amount, have the level of fitness needed and are 18+ years. Participants will need to pay a registration fee and then raise a minimum of AED12-23,000 sponsorship money (depending on whether flights are required).
To date, 28 G4G challenges, with over 550 participants from 36 countries, including many Gulf nationals, have raised more than US 1.5 million dollars for schools, hospitals, orphanages, and medical equipment in 17 countries across the Middle East, South America, Asia and Africa. Gulf for Good helps with fund-raising ideas, training and fitness suggestions, as well as clothing and equipment advice. On the challenge, it provides flights, accommodation, transfers, food, guides and medical backup.
The 3 other exciting G4G charity adventure challenges in 2010 are: · Lebanon Mountain Eco-Trail – hiking in northern Lebanon – May · Trek to the Roof of Africa - climbing Mt Kilimanjaro - July · The Golden Triangle Multi-Challenge - kayaking, cycling and trekking in northern Thailand – November/December GIVING KIDS A CHANCE AROUND THE WORLD ###
If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with any of the Gulf for Good team, please contact Patricia Anderson, Communications Manager, Gulf for Good : 050-2733-822
