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In conjunction with Action for Burns and Children, I will be raising money for the Phoenix Burns Project, a Cape Town-based charity that promotes burn prevention and works to improve the quality of life for child burns survivors in the Western Cape.

 

After months of agreeing in principle to take on this fantastic trip I've finally been able to say I'll definitely be able to attend.  Although I'm hugely excited about the prospect of getting involved, challenging myself and being able to help a very worthwhile cause, it's suddenly dawned on my what an epic task I've taken on!  It will be a painful couple of months getting myself ready for six straight days in the saddle but this is nothing compared to the lifetime of physical and mental pain felt by these kids as a result of their injuries.

 

I am so pleased not only to be taking part, but also to see some of the children that we will be helping at the Red Cross hospital in Cape Town on our last day before we head home. I believe this visit will be a challenge within itself as we have already heard so many stories of vulnerable children that have touched our hearts.

 

So please do sponsor me and help children who have suffered from the horrors of fire and also help us to raise awareness of the problem of paraffin stoves that cause so many unnecessary injuries and sadly fatalities.

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So please dig deep and donate now.