I've had a first attempt at mapping out the locations that we will be visiting on the ride. Not all of it will be on the bikes, but clearly a fair chunk of it will. Google couldn't find all the locations, but it's enough to get a good picture.
WOW!! The fundraising efforts are really gaining some serious momentum now. Samsung Australia have donated a brand new Galaxy Tab 10.1 3G + WiFi valued at $600. The tab will be used as the first prize for the raffle that I am running; starting today. Second prize will be an Olympus TG-320 14MP Digital Camera valued at $230 and third prize a $100 JB HiFi voucher. Tickets will be $25 each and limited to a maximum of 100 tickets to improve your chances of winning. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket or know someone who does, please get in contact with me at aldasilva0@gmail.com. As always, please spread the word.
I'm very pleased to announce that my first corporate sponsor has jumped on board the fundraising plan. Belle Fever, have agreed to donate one of their Name Necklaces to be auctioned at the trivia night I will be running around the August time frame. Please visit their website and take a look at their awesome range. I will be posting links to all of the companies that contribute in some way or form to my fundraising so check back often.
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Today, 4th of April, is International Mine Awareness Day. Back in 2005, the UN established April 4th of every year as International Mine Awareness Day. The idea behind this being to call for "continued efforts by States, with the assistance of the United Nations and relevant organizations, to foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities in countries where mines and explosive remnants of war constitute a serious threat to the safety, health and lives of the civilian population, or an impediment to social and economic development at the national and local levels."
Whilst not strictly land mine related, the Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) situation in Laos is just as dangerous. In Laos, unexploded bombs from the Vietnam War still kill around 300 people every year -- close to 100 of them children. Children are at particular risk of death or injury by cluster munitions as they are small, round and often brightly coloured -- easily mistaken for toys.
