Uganda & Neil

A couple of months ago Neil was given the opportunity to apply to join a group of 8 other professionals on an aid mission to Uganda to build a house 8 orphans & a house mother. As well as building the house their aim was to take toys, books & clothes for the communities & provide aid at the ground level.

So after much thought he applied & was successful - YIPPEE!!!! Kain C+C are the fantastic organisation behind this.

One of the things that Neil was most interested in/excited about was meeting and helping an Australian woman who has a "walking medical clinic" that takes medical aid into the communities for those that would otherwise not get any medical attention because they are unable to get to a doctor.

The agreement was that his firm would cover the cost of flights & accomodation but Neil had to raise atleast $2000. So as his main funraising event he organised a bike ride. You could choice 1 of 3 distances to ride (40, 60 or 100 kms) & pay a registration fee accordingly. All donations and ride sponsorships were also accepted & all funds raised go directly to the cause.

Neil did the 100 kms & almost $4000 was raised - PHENOMINAL EFFORT!!!!! Fun was had by all & luckily it wasnt a race.... This is us waiting, waiting, waiting for Neil & Brian to come in, by this stage almost all the 48 riders had left, even Phil, who was following behind in a car incase anyone needed help, had given up and come back for a drink.

They finally came in & despite the late hour we were all really proud of him & ALL the other riders.

However, the trip is not to be... yet. He was meant to leave saturday just gone (7th Aug) but the Somalians have got their knickers in a knot about something and have the bombs to prove it so the trip has been postponed until next year but all funds raised will still go to the cause since it is such a fantastic one.