I have never before taken part in a charity event, however this year when I saw the Medical Aid for Palestinians cycle 2016 event advertised on Facebook I was drawn into it, I went onto the MAP charity site and saw all the great things they did for the Palestinian people and was amazed. I watched a few videos on the previous event in 2015 and read about the life changing experiences the participants had had. To date I have just stood helplessly on the sidelines as a spectator watching what was happening in Gaza and the West Bank, It was with this in mind that l concluded the cycle ride in September 2016 was an event that would positively allow me to participate and in my little way, help the Palestinian people. I have never previously done any cycling except for spin classes in the gym, but this last month during Ramadan have started training for the cycle event, looking at the program provided by MAP, I think I have a few gruelling months ahead off me in preparation for the event. I want to thank all the people who have Kindly donated to date and those who will donate in support of my endeavour in the near future. Kind regards. Iftikhar.