Could he really ride alongside the group?
With plenty of encouragement from everyone at PAMA House, Mitsu decided to give it a go. And from the very first day, he kept reminding himself of one simple thing:
“I can do it.”
The ride wasn’t always easy. On the first day, the climb up Khao Kluea left Mitsu tired and wondering whether he should keep going. But the riders around him were there to encourage him, share advice and make sure he didn’t feel like he was doing it alone.
One thing Mitsu remembers most is the kindness of the group. There was plenty of laughter and lots of funny little moments along the way — moments that made him feel happy and included.
And then there were the words from Leah that stayed with him throughout the ride: “You can do it.”
For Mitsu, those words made a difference.
As the kilometres passed, so did some of his doubts. He discovered new places, experienced things he had never seen before and, perhaps most importantly, learned something new about himself.
“If I never try, I will never know what I can do.”
By the time the group reached the finish line, Mitsu was proud of what he had achieved. He was also a little sad that the ride was over. He had enjoyed being part of the group so much that he wished he could keep riding with them.
Coming home to PAMA House brought another realisation — just how much he had missed the younger kids.
Mitsu also understood something else about the ride. The Business Blueprint riders weren’t only riding for themselves. They were taking on this challenge to raise funds for the kids at the homes, including Mitsu.
That support has given him an opportunity, a challenge to take on and a memory he will carry with him.
And now, Mitsu has a message of his own for other young people who might be feeling unsure about trying something new:
“Take the chance. Give it a go. Believe in yourself. You can do it.”
We couldn’t agree more.
