Racing Against Violence - Ride across Europe
Thursday 31st August 2023
UK
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Racing Against Violence - Ride across Europe
The Ride
Different members of the team cycle from London to Paris and then on to Zurich and finally Milano in support of two amazing charities.
Hakuna Matata (www.hakunamatata-charity.org) supporting humanitarian efforts in Tanzania including orphaned children, education and healthcare projects.
Solace (www.solacewomensaid.org) fighting all gender based violence in Greater London and supporting victims through refuges, hotlines, advice and therapeutic services.
Quotes from the Team
Tom: " I have been raising funds for Solace for 10 years through many different sport events. This is the longest and toughest so far and proud to add Hakuna to the beneficiaries of my efforts in this special occasion"
Alex: "I was invited to join the London-Paris charity ride by Tom, a friend and ex-banking colleague. He is a Director and Co-lead for Racing Against Violence at eCubed, a volunteer organisation that raises money for non-profits that seek to help end violence around London.
I jumped at the opportunity to take on this 249 mile (with 10,350 feet of climbing) since one of the chosen charities is Solace Women’s Aid, a charity offering free advice and support to women and children in London, helping them to build safe and strong lives, free from abuse and violence.
While I am a fitness instructor and triathlon coach by trade, this will be my first 3 day cycle event and my saddle is already beginning to look like an instrument of torture!"
We'll be sharing updates here and on social media. Any donations are greatly appreciated by the team and by Solace and Hakuna Matata!!
£6296.10
+£594.00 Gift Aid
raised of £12000 target
by 120 supporters
Supporters
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1 week, 3 daysMaurizio
Well done Tommaso - an impressive and laudable effort by all of you
£ 100.00
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1 week, 4 days
Tammy Knox
Well done Tom! Incredible efforts for great causes. Bravo!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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1 week, 5 days
Fi, Prav and Theo
Congrats and brilliant effort for an excellent cause x
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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2 weeks
Nev & Nori
Phenomenal Effort Tom and the team. Glad I could join for some of the way! So great to see you
£ 100.00
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2 weeks, 4 days
Mari G
What a ride! Bravissimi! Enjoy the last leg of your epic journey (and hopefully not on your last legs 😉)! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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3 weeks, 1 day
Rebecca Spain
Good luck Tom. You’re one in a million and I know you will keep everyone entertained on the journey, just like you did for me on RAB.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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4 weeks, 1 day
Jenny Smith
Good Luck Alex and team! Sounds like an incredible challenge, hope all goes smoothly. x Jenny
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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1 month
James J
Quite the task, Alex! Good luck, look forward to hearing how you get on.
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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1 month
Rosemary Chillcott
Good luck guys! Remember to look go at the pace of the slowest cyclist and to look after them. Some of you look like very keen cyclists - others less so. Have a great time anyway! Xx
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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1 month
None
Best of luck team. Well done Alex! Have a good one mate. Hope you have a comfortable seat on that bike! 🥹
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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1 month
Sophie Black
Go for it Alex and team - sounds like amazing charities, enjoy the ride 🩵
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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1 month
Veronique
All the very best and it's good to help support your 2 worthy causes.
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)