Mellon Educate 2019 - Couch to 100km Cycle

My son Conor (16) and I are doing a "Couch to 100 km" cycle on 7th July to raise funds for the Mellon Educate Charity to build a much needed school in South Africa from 16th - 23rd November 2019. 

Every year Mellon Educate volunteers create new inspiring stories of possibility for children deprived of opportunity in their lives. The legacy of the work accomplished in those 7 days, the skilled labour and heavy lifting of long days, is literally a life achievement. Volunteers are the life-blood of our charity and we value each and every one greatly. A 7 day building blitz in South Africa is an arduous undertaking. It’s no holiday in the sun! What’s more, fundraising to travel and support the construction projects is a colossal challenge before even our volunteers set foot on African soil.

That is why we’re appealing to you, friends, colleagues, local businesses and people of the community close to our volunteers, to dig deep, to put your hand in your pocket and give our volunteer a dig out so that they can roll up their sleeves and help lift children out of a life of hopelessness to a higher level of education, a level where they can contribute and shape their society. Nelson Mandela once said,
“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world“.

In supporting  our volunteer efforts, you are equipping the next generation of Africa’s children with the essential tool for life; Education.

Thank you, Adrian & Conor