Did you know that if every child received an education, 170 million people would be lifted out of poverty?

In July, I cycle over 300km with 65 other riders from Paris to London with TechBikers - all to raise money for Room to Read!

Please support me with however much you can give.

 A couple of years ago we were fortunate to have the founder of Room to Read visit Jersey and share the compelling story of how and why he set up Room to Read, and most importantly the tangible impact of what they do. More recently we joined a number other families to see for ourselves the amazing work that they do in South Africa. The joy of learning experienced by the children in remote locations, enabled through libraries created by RtR, is a memory that will remain with many of us for decades to come.

I am pleased to say that many friends and colleagues 'get it' and they have continued to support Room to Read in what ever way that can. 

Focusing on childhood literacy is one of the most effective ways to improve living standards across the globe.

WHERE WILL MY DONATION GO?

All your donations will go straight to Room to Read, who have received the coveted Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator nine(!) years in a row. Funds will be used to build schools or libraries in developing countries such as Nepal or Tanzania. Funds go where the need is greatest.

WHAT'S TECHBIKERS?

In 2012 TechBikers launched in London as a means for the tech community to put down their laptops and pick up a bike to support charity, network and share ideas. The goal is to help children in need by supporting literacy charity Room to Read. Since 2012 over 350 tech professionals – including start-ups, venture capitalists and executives – have cycled 1600km between Paris to London to raise over € 300.000 for this fantastic charity.

This year, TechBikers is going international with rides across central and Eastern Europe.