Mission Malawi 3
Part of Mission Malawi 3
On this ambitious multi-activity challenge around Lake Malawi you will mountain bike down the Dedza pass to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, hike between striking granite peaks and past pebble beaches, and kayak across the lake itself. Mission Malawi 2 raised £127,000 for ActionAid's HIV & AIDS work in Malawi and Zimbabwe and Mission Malawi 3 hopes to beat this!
Find out more about Mission Malawi 3
This will be a 10 days of hard work - 6 cycling and 4 hiking - can't wait!
My Message
Some of you maybe aware that I have been involved in a charity project called Mission Malawi for over 4 years now. It was initially set up by myself and my friend Les Pratt in 2003. Over the past 4 years it has raised over £170,000 through 2 challenge treks out to Malawi which have involved more than 40 people.
Why did we do this?
We became aware of the incredibly high infant mortality rates due to HIV/AIDS in Malawi were over 1-in-7 people are living with the condition and someone dies every 9 minutes from it. Many families are left parentless and the eldest child – often only 11-12 years old – becomes the main provider but has no skills or education to support the family.
How has the £170000 been used?
From the start of Mission Malawi, we have worked with the charity ActionAid because of their focus on providing community-based support in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Malawi. Their projects go further than medical support; they provide education & training to young people orphaned from HIV/AIDS so that those remaining can build a life and avoid the cycle of poverty.
So what now?
For health reasons, I was unable to participate in the first 2 treks. On Wednesday 15th April it will be my turn……
I will fly from Heathrow to Lilongwe (capital of Malawi) from where I will cycle for 6 days (330km) and hike for 4 days (100km). The route will take me around the shore of Lake Malawi (worlds 3rd largest lake) and across into Mozambique. Accommodation will be in hostels and under canvas so I will be at 1 with nature!!
I am covering the cost of this myself as I know people have been very generous in their previous sponsorship for Mission Malawi. However, if you would like to show your support and make a donation then it would be very welcome!!!!
Donations to date
| Name | Date | Amount | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Smith | 26/02/2008 | £370.00 | Best of luck. | ||
| Richard Critchley | 27/12/2007 | £30.00 | Good luck big man! | ||
| David Parkinson | 04/12/2007 | £5.00 | Good luck, enjoy the ride and the massive smiles you're going to get! | ||
| Lindsey Griffiths | 15/07/2007 | £50.00 | Rog - sorry to have been so hopeless! I always have good intentions, but often they take me a while to make good on!! Much love, Linds & Rob | ||
| John Sylvester | 04/06/2007 | £50.00 | |||
| Douglas Downing | 04/06/2007 | £10.00 | Keep up the good work, well done... Doug. | ||
| Daniel Marsden | 04/06/2007 | £10.00 | |||
| Ray Blomeley | 01/06/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Rachel Dean | 01/06/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Tim Conibear | 01/06/2007 | £10.00 | |||
| Victoria Howard | 01/06/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Rachel Rose | 23/05/2007 | £20.00 | Roger - Well done! Hopefully it worked this time! | ||
| Chorlton Trade Paints Hulbert | 14/05/2007 | £25.00 | |||
| Joanne Shaw | 04/05/2007 | £10.00 | Well done Roger! | ||
| Kate Freeman | 03/05/2007 | £20.00 | Well done Rog!!! | ||
| Jennie Miller | 01/05/2007 | £10.00 | Well done! | ||
| MICK POOLE | 24/04/2007 | £30.00 | Good Luck Roger As a fellow participant (Mexico) 2006 I know how hard it is get in as much training as you can Mick & Di Poole | ||
| Thomas Moretta | 24/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good luck, a worthy cause. | ||
| Richard Hall | 23/04/2007 | £30.00 | Good luck Roger, a very worthy cause. Huge respect for what you're doing ! | ||
| Mark Pimblett | 23/04/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Sonia de la Fuente | 19/04/2007 | £25.00 | Good Luck...and enjoy! | ||
| Guy Allen | 11/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good luck Roger | ||
| Pierson Stratford | 11/04/2007 | £30.00 | Roger, I love the way you make a difference. | ||
| Richard Stephenson | 10/04/2007 | £50.00 | Good luck with the challenge - it's a great cause. | ||
| John Sylvester | 05/04/2007 | £50.00 | Go Rog ! | ||
| Adrian Higdon | 04/04/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Alex Taylor | 04/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good Luck! | ||
| Debbie Goodwin | 03/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good Luck Roger | ||
| Victoria Ward | 02/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good Luck! | ||
| mike keogh | 30/03/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Mark Richards | 29/03/2007 | £40.00 | Good luck. | ||
| John Williams | 29/03/2007 | £20.00 | Go Go Roger-good luck | ||
| David Smith | 29/03/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Steve Butterworth | 29/03/2007 | £20.00 | Good luck mate, I hope you make it this time. | ||
| A Bourn | 28/03/2007 | £10.00 | |||
| Sarah Pearson | 28/03/2007 | £200.00 | Good luck!! | ||
| Paul Fraser | 28/03/2007 | £200.00 | Good Luck, don't forget the exam! | ||
| Offline Donations: | £0.00 | ||||
| Total donations: £ 1,565.00 | |||||
