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  Me @ Lolamanu Samoa, Sadly levelled in the tsunamis.

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Ride time is Saturday Morning 31 October 2009 - 0730 for 0800 - At Picnic Spot on Morsehead Road, Opposite Plant Road Duntroon, on the Molonglo River.

Even if you're not riding, come out in droves to support Samoa and the riders.

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Wow, Made over $1000 bucks, looks like we will ahve to change the goals now - Revised target of $2000 - Lets hit it yeah ?

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<Edited 21 Oct 2009>
Let me just say WOW - What support... I have had soo much inquiries that this is no longer a solo event.

It is now a Team Event.

If you wish to come along, but not sure how to arrange donations from your friends on your behalf, click the button over there ----> on the top right that says "Join This Team".

The password for joining my team is "Lordfaser".

From there you can organise donations on your behalf and have them attributed to you rather than donating them to me...

Once again, Thank you all for your support, several times over the last 48 hours, I have been genuinely moved by the amount of support that you,my friends, family, colleagues and even strangers have shown me.

I feel so honoured to live in a community that really does give a hoot about more than just themselves. Keep it coming, and hey, lets see if we can crack the $2000 mark

Oh and once again, if you want to ride with me, please.. contact me directly through chefboy@tpgi.com.au

Warmest Regards

Dan
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To whom may be reading this blog entry. I thank you for taking time out of your day to think of the plight of others.

I am seeking donations and support in order to raise funds for the Red Cross Pacific Tsunami appeal. Having been in Samoa approx 12 weeks ago, and having friends who reside there, this disaster really hit me hard. I thought, what can I do.

The people of Samoa are so gentle and kind and generous, I felt it was my duty to help my fellow brothers and sisters in humanity at this time of hardship. What I plan to do is this. I am seeking donations and sponsorship to funnel from Everyday Hero to Red Cross Pacific Tsunami Appeal.

Obviously, i cannot just sit here and ask for your money, so what I plan is that on the morning of the 31st October 2009, I will circumnavigate Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra Australia on my bicyle, but twice. I have calculated this to be approximately 52km.

If you would like to sponsor me, by all means, Everyday hero is the mechanism that will enable that. If you would like to roll with me, I ask that you make a small donation of $10 for the privileged. My premium for the ride is to not pump it out in a personal best time, but to take it slow, and enjoy the ride.

I want to slow down and appreciate things you normally are too rushed to enjoy - the willow drooping in the water, the bunnies running around the wetlands, the shade and perfume of Westbourne Woods. With your help, I have set a goal of a thousand dollars. Please remember, no donation is too small.

Take Care,

Dan

<edit> Oh one other thing... If you want to roll with me, send an email to me after you make your donation.... chefboy at tpgi dot com dot au...oh and this is the course I will be taking. I will probably start up the eastern end of the lake, near the Molonglo River entry to the lake

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