Although this is going to be the 'trip of a lifetime', it is also going to be a very tough and demanding one. I decided then to use it as an opportunity to try and raise some money for charity and can hopefully get close to a pound-per-mile £18,000. Or maybe a dollar-per-mile $18,000. Or just a Mexican peso-per-mile 18,000 pesos...well, you get the idea.
I have chosen two charities that devote their efforts to the well-being of children all around the world. They are my motivation to get this done and when I think I have suffered enough, I will be reminded of just how lucky I am, and how easy my life is. For your ease, I have created a justgiving/firstgiving page for each charity which you can link to below (one in GBP and one in USD). If you would rather pledge money to me for collection after the event, contact me via link at the top of the page. Many thanks for every donation, no matter how small - it all adds up!
Great Ormond Street Hospital (reg charity no. 235825) was founded in London in 1852 as the Hospital for Sick Children. Now, 150 years later, it is still a pioneer in children's medicine and is the largest centre for research into childhood illnesses outside the United States and Canada.
The hospital has relied on charitable donations since it first opened which allows it to remain at the forefront of child healthcare. Read more about the amazing work they do at www.gosh.org
Save the Children (reg charity no. 213890) is a leading international organisation helping children in need around the world. Established in the UK in 1919, their aim is to improve the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.
Read more about the vital work they are doing for children near you at www.savethechildren.net