Famous charity raises over £1million in epic Ride to Help cycle challenge

PRLog (Press Release) - May 4, 2012 - At the end of June 2011, a major Muslim charity Al Khair set off on an epic 1500 mile cycle journey from John O’Groats to Lands End. During their journey they visited various cities and paid thanks to their many supporters. The trip was supported and guided by UK adventure company More Adventure. The whole trip was professionally filmed and broadcasted live to Sky channel IQRA and an exciting documentary is also being made with the footage.
The Al Khair Foundation has been raising money for worthy causes since 2003 and in 2010 was presented with the Just Giving ‘Most Successful Fundraiser’ award for their efforts. Using teams of dedicated workers and volunteers they have visited countries around the world and provided people with fresh drinking water, new housing and even built schools in the wake of some of the worst natural disasters. Their efforts concentrate on Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation, Education, Media and UK Community work.
The trip began in John O’Groats. Imam Qasim and Danny from More Adventure set off in pleasant weather with an entourage of two Land Rovers, a support vehicle and a sleeper coach. Over the next thirty days they zigzagged the length and breadth of the UK visiting thousands of Al Khair supporters along the way. In each city Imam Qasim gave talks about his journey but also the fantastic work that Al Khair do on a daily basis. Some of the key stopovers en route were Betty Hill, Lairg, Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dumfries, Blackburn, Bradford, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Coventry, Milton Keynes, London, Brighton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Exeter, Plymouth and finally, Lands End.
The trip ended in Lands End on the 21st July. It was a momentous occasion with a live broadcast from Imam Qasim as he reached the famous landmark on two wheels. Although this was a bespoke John O’Groats to Lands End cycle (http://www.moreadventure.co.uk/uk-trips/john-o-groats-to-...), the trip ran incredibly smoothly thanks to the excellent logistical and safety backup provided by More Adventure. The trip was a huge success and was a wonderful experience for everyone involved.  In thirty days the team covered over 1500 miles and visited countless towns and cities spreading the word of their admirable cause and raising money along the way. The donations kept pouring in and the trip raised over £1million. It was a great example of how such a simple concept can help so many.

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