As many of you will know I have visited and volunteered at Depaul International projects in Slovakia on a number of occasions over the last couple of years. Now the projects are in jeopardy and instead of my inestimable skills, advice and support we need hard cash! So as many would wish I'm getting on my bike for 60 mile Sunday morning jaunt (rider no 5012)

The Nightshelter offers upto 200 people the chance not to sleep on the streets of Bratislava and Louise de Marillac House does a fantastic job offering sanctuary and support to people with physical and mental health issues including terminal illness who would otherwise be living on the streets. More details on www.depaulinternational.org

I have no target as such just need as much as possible which will go to keeping these projects operating.

UPDATE - completed ride in 5 and a half hours, thanks to those who already donated and those to come!

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