Hello all Ford Owners Club members....

I have signed up to an amazing charity that helps local and UK children, and I will be cycling just under 500km across Madagascar in May 2015, for Wave 105 Cash For Kids Appeal.

Please show your support for a great childrens charity who are commited to providing support to local and UK children under the age of 18 who are physically, emotionally, financially and socially disadvantaged. Additionally they support many out reach and drop in centre's who, without cash for kids, could not offer these invaluable services. There is after all, one simple goal... To turn sadness into happiness, tears into laughter, and there is nothing better then the sound of a child's laughter, and many happy faces... Thank you!

This is by fat the biggest challenge I have undertaken to date, the last 6 months have been very tough on me, both personally and health wise. Recovering from a serious operation in December, bed ridden for 2 months I lost over 13 kg and suffered muscle waste. So to get me strong and fit again, I have committed myself to this challenge, I have pledged over £300 of my own money so far. I cannot think of a better way to give up my spare time, then supporting Wave 105 Cash for Kids Appeal.

You can show your support in the following ways:

I HAVE A NEW DEDICATED PAYPAL ADDRESS THAT YOU CAN PAY STRAIGHT INTO.. [email protected]

I can then forward the month every 2 weeks or every month on behalf of the Ford Owners Club Members, I can then use my details to gift aid donations for that extra amount! And please leave your reply in this thread that you have done so, so I can add you to the list...

You can donate what ever you can spare direct to my Every day hero page too: https://cyclemadagascar.everydayhero.com/uk/grant-1

All I can say is good luck! you will be coming back with thighs of steel I presume!

Have you been to Madagascar before?

As long as I reach my target I wont care jeebowhite... Training has already started which hurts like hell on my upper legs and gluteus maximus....My butt!!

No I have not been there before MattDRX.... We will be too busy riding, stopping only to take on nutrients and water..

I NOW HAVE A DEDICATED PAYPAL ADDRESS TO SEND A DONATIONS TO... [email protected]

I will then pay all funds in regular lump sums every month or so, on behalf of the Ford Owners Club Members... I have already pledged over £300 personally myself.

After you have donated, please leave your name in this Thread...

Just a quick update...

Yesterday evening i drove down to the Wave 105 radio station in Southampton for our first group meetup.. there are about 25 people going on this challenge, men, women, younger people, older people, first timers and those who have done a few similar challenges. Those who have never done a lot of fitness, so its a real mix.

The route has been changed a bit and some of the route have been deemed VERY TOUGH OFF ROAD!! It's going to be very hot and we have to start training now taking on much more water to cope come next May, our first ride through the New Forest is in a few weeks which should be good fun.

I have a few businesses offering their support, Specsavers want their logo on my t shirt lol. As i have been told there will be a facebook page and regular photos and video feeds relayed back to the station during the challenge which will be aired and put online. :D B)

It is not compulsory, but if you can spare just a £ or 2 via paypal, that's all, then it would be a great help to children all over the region and the UK.