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ventative healthcare. The trip is organized by Global Enduro and involves 100 bikers from all over the world tackling 16 days of dusty and demanding riding through some of South Africa’s most rugged and isolated terrain. Paul was already a keen motorcyclist, and Enduro Africa appealed to his sense of adventure. Although his four children were enthusiastic from the outset, his wife took some convincing – but once persuaded, she gave him her full support. Once his application had been accepted, he spent 12 months raising the £4,500 necessary to take part. Paul organised events ranging from virtual horse racing to a 12-hour line dance marathon. “It was an enjoyable 12 months, I got a lot of help from a lot of people,” he says. His colleagues in Hydro showed enthusiastic support. Paul wonders if it was because they relished the prospect of seeing photos of him getting chased and eaten by the local wildlife. Africa is, after all, big game country. “I had to disappoint them,” he chuckles. Hydro supported Paul in his fundraising quest, giving him time off work, lending equip- ment for events and by rounding up the pro- ceeds of one fundraising event from £320 to £500. Paul praises the culture in Hydro that allowed him to pursue the cause, and his colleagues’ willingness to give money. “It’s the way people are here,” he says, “People are happy to help anyone in charity work.” The ride took place in November 2006. “It was absolutely stunning,” says Paul. “The scenery, the people, the camaraderie, the riding experience, the weather, the smiling faces of children who just wanted to touch you, the hospitality. The whole thing was just overwhelming.” “I feel extremely privileged and very lucky to have been given the opportunity to have After Riders for Health provided motorbikes to a district in Zimbabwe, malaria deaths dropped by 20 percent. They now aim to provide reliable transport for health workers throughout Africa by 2015. taken part in such an event. It was the many generous donations that made it possible,” says a grateful Paul, whose Yamaha bike has now been handed over to Riders for Health to be prepared for use by a health worker. hi! > Colin Dobinson photos > Global Enduro participants
Africa’s colossal distances prevent health and development agencies from making an impact in the fight against poverty and disease. People are dying of easily preventable diseases, simply because they cannot be reached. Enduro Africa involves 100 bikers riding for 16 days through some of South Africa’s most rugged and isolated terrain. Hydro employee Paul Farrugia is second from left. Afterwards, participants donated their new Yamaha AG200s worth £4,500 each to the charity. Fast facts Riders for Health Millions of children in Africa die of diarrhoea and measles, simply because no one can reach them with healthcare. Riders for Health trains health workers to ride and maintain motorcycles, so they can reach remote communities with the kind of regular healthcare that we take for granted. Enduro Africa is a 16-day sponsored ride around South Africa, where each participant donates his or her new Yamaha AG200 worth £4,500 to the charity after the event. Despite Africa being one of the toughest environments there is for any vehicle, each bike will last at least six years, cover 100,000 km and help up to 20,000 people. For more www.riders.org good neighbor hi! 31
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