SeanMort Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 I was reading the Cape Times today and it was wall-to-wall Zuma this, that, and the other *yawn*, as most newspapers have become in the past while, and then out pops this article about a fellow cyclist willing to go the extra mile(s) to improve the life of a little girl by taking on a truly epic (are we allowed to say this yet ?) ride. Read Gareth Allman's story and request at www.wideride.co.za , and for far less than the cost of an Easter egg you can make a donation, as I have done, for this cause. This guy has my support Happy Easter to you all !
Ikaros Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Tks for this info.........Will watch Gareth’s progress with interest !
Slowbee Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 it is for a good cause - and no am not wanting to run down a good thing, but a serious question. Is all the money raised going to the girl ? A friend said that some of the money raised was going to the guy who is riding school's as he is also a teacher ?
Dirtbreath Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 it is for a good cause - and no am not wanting to run down a good thing' date=' but a serious question. Is all the money raised going to the girl ? A friend said that some of the money raised was going to the guy who is riding school's as he is also a teacher ? [/quote'] Yes, it's openly admitted on the website.
Dirtbreath Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Now that I reread this, what does this mean? "Anyone wanting to make a donation to these two very worthy causes, bysponsoring a kilometre cycled by headmaster Allman, can sms ?wideride?to 36070 to make a R5 donation with a percentage of that going towardsthe Wide Ride Challenge." Who makes the rest, the service provider, how much?
Slowbee Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Dirtbreath - my friend read a pamphlet, it stated that a certain percentage goes for the young girls operation and certain percentage for upgrading school facilities. Slowbee2009-04-11 00:15:15
Slowbee Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Download the pdf flyer and read that - this will give you more information regarding the fundraising. Despite what it says, still think its a worthy cause.
Dirtbreath Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Definitely a worthy cause but before I mail this link to my mates whom I know will give I'd like just like to know. Have mailed them.
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