Ride to Zambia

During 2019 Team Durham aim to cycle the 5000 miles between Durham and Zambia as a fundraiser for children in Lusaka, Zambia. We are cycling to build a multi-purpose sports court at Fountain of Hope Orphanage, alongside supporting the orphanage's food programme. All 5000 miles will be completed on one exercise bike located near reception at Maiden Castle, with 1 mile being cycled per £1 raised. Anyone can get involved as an individual or part of a team/club – every mile matters! 

Why is this fundraiser important? 

The focus of our charitable work in Zambia is centred on young children who face considerable hardships in and around the capital city of Lusaka. Fountain of Hope Orphanage currently has 78 resident males and 38 resident females. In Fountain they find a safe haven from life on the streets, and some present residents have been there for over fifteen years. Fountain also has over 200 day-visitors from the streets and local compounds who go to Fountain’s non-government school - thanks to our project they are able to eat and play sport every day.

Help us be part of something important by getting involved!

For more information on the fundraiser and our work at Fountain of Hope, click here: https://www.teamdurham.com/community/sportinaction/zambia2019/