Global Infinity Expedition 2016
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GLOBAL INFINITY EXPEDITION 2016 in a
1970 Range Rover for UNICEF and The Royal Foundation.
Hello everyone,
I am driving "Pearl"my 1970 Range Rover from UK through Europe, round Africa, through Middle East, Far East, and down to Australia and New Zealand and back in order to raise funds for UNICEF and help the children of the Nepal earthquakes.
The route resembles the Infinity Symbol.
My quest in making a positive difference comes after my own life changing experiences and circumstances during and after many earthquakes in New Zealand where I had been living for the previous 10 years. After getting injured whilst searching for survivors as part of Urban Search and Rescue I was flown back to England to recover, never seeing my wife, pets and a life I loved again.
Unable to travel 12000 miles and 30 hours on a plane back to New Zealand while battling injuries, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, chronic pain and as a result losing everything I held dear. The last 5 years have been a challenging rollercoaster to say the least. I've slept on the streets while pennyless and homeless with limited help and support if any.
With increasing self determination and still battling low confidence I pushed myself to ride my Yamaha V-Max to the Arctic Circle winter 2014 returning mid February 2015 for charity. I returned homeless with £10 to my name. Asituation I would wish on no living being. The uncertanty was overwhelming. My motto became:'If I can believe it I can achieve it'. But I need your help myself in order to help many others who deserve it.
HOW CAN YOU HELP ME?
I need financial support to help me buy visa's, for more innoculations, equipment, fuel en-route.
Your contribution is vital no matter how large or small will be greatly appreciated.
The 10 year old Triumph Tiger I was to ride is to be sold to raise funds. Any one interested is welcome to make me a sensible offer.
To date the Range Rover has cost me
£1500 modifications to date suspension tyres.
£350 innoculations to date
£1990 Carnet De Passage, (passport for vehicle from RAC). Now purchased jsut in time as RAC ceasing issue.
£20 Two different international driving licences.
Months of planning, printing, hundreds of emails and printing costs.
I have only bought myself better gloves and goggles but will ride in all my old gear and open face helmet that are battered from extreme use unless funds permit better high tech equipment. Please check with me before donating items as don't wish to be overwhelmed with too much of the same items. Monetary funds preferred. Thank you.
Whether your kind donation is enough to buy me some food or fill my tank with fuel or help me to purchase a tent to sleep in or towards a booster vaccine; every donation given will enable me to ride in order to raise funds for UNICEF and The Royal Foundation. Raising money for victims of natuaral disasters and helping poverty stricken children around the world. My wish is also to inspire others in finding self belief, grit and determination after disaster.
More planning, organisation of vehicle, equipment, website, printing etc,needing a to buy a camera, needing to buy an Ipad or similar to document, communicate and blog.
This is a massive undertaking solo with little to no funds available. Think of the long way round motorcycle or TV vehicle trip with unlimited funds, large team and big coverage and support and imagine what I am trying to acheive on my own.
Please feel free to share amongst your friends and anyone you feel would be interested in helping me achieve my goal and making a difference in this world.
Many thanks
Richard
ps 'Rise above it and make it happen'
1970 Range Rover for UNICEF and The Royal Foundation.
Hello everyone,
I am driving "Pearl"my 1970 Range Rover from UK through Europe, round Africa, through Middle East, Far East, and down to Australia and New Zealand and back in order to raise funds for UNICEF and help the children of the Nepal earthquakes.
The route resembles the Infinity Symbol.
My quest in making a positive difference comes after my own life changing experiences and circumstances during and after many earthquakes in New Zealand where I had been living for the previous 10 years. After getting injured whilst searching for survivors as part of Urban Search and Rescue I was flown back to England to recover, never seeing my wife, pets and a life I loved again.
Unable to travel 12000 miles and 30 hours on a plane back to New Zealand while battling injuries, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, chronic pain and as a result losing everything I held dear. The last 5 years have been a challenging rollercoaster to say the least. I've slept on the streets while pennyless and homeless with limited help and support if any.
With increasing self determination and still battling low confidence I pushed myself to ride my Yamaha V-Max to the Arctic Circle winter 2014 returning mid February 2015 for charity. I returned homeless with £10 to my name. Asituation I would wish on no living being. The uncertanty was overwhelming. My motto became:'If I can believe it I can achieve it'. But I need your help myself in order to help many others who deserve it.
HOW CAN YOU HELP ME?
I need financial support to help me buy visa's, for more innoculations, equipment, fuel en-route.
Your contribution is vital no matter how large or small will be greatly appreciated.
The 10 year old Triumph Tiger I was to ride is to be sold to raise funds. Any one interested is welcome to make me a sensible offer.
To date the Range Rover has cost me
£1500 modifications to date suspension tyres.
£350 innoculations to date
£1990 Carnet De Passage, (passport for vehicle from RAC). Now purchased jsut in time as RAC ceasing issue.
£20 Two different international driving licences.
Months of planning, printing, hundreds of emails and printing costs.
I have only bought myself better gloves and goggles but will ride in all my old gear and open face helmet that are battered from extreme use unless funds permit better high tech equipment. Please check with me before donating items as don't wish to be overwhelmed with too much of the same items. Monetary funds preferred. Thank you.
Whether your kind donation is enough to buy me some food or fill my tank with fuel or help me to purchase a tent to sleep in or towards a booster vaccine; every donation given will enable me to ride in order to raise funds for UNICEF and The Royal Foundation. Raising money for victims of natuaral disasters and helping poverty stricken children around the world. My wish is also to inspire others in finding self belief, grit and determination after disaster.
More planning, organisation of vehicle, equipment, website, printing etc,needing a to buy a camera, needing to buy an Ipad or similar to document, communicate and blog.
This is a massive undertaking solo with little to no funds available. Think of the long way round motorcycle or TV vehicle trip with unlimited funds, large team and big coverage and support and imagine what I am trying to acheive on my own.
Please feel free to share amongst your friends and anyone you feel would be interested in helping me achieve my goal and making a difference in this world.
Many thanks
Richard
ps 'Rise above it and make it happen'
Organizer
Richard Steven
Organizer
