Chaminda Vidanapathirana

I am raising money to support the children of Hands Across the Water because I believe that all children deserve to build a future full of possibilities, opportunities and dreams - a life of choice, not chance.

Hands Across the Water [Hands] started as a charity in response to the Boxing Day Tsunami. Now we support 350+ children living in 7 homes and projects across Thailand. 

The kids who come to live in a Hands home are there because they have no choice. This is often the result of one of three heartbreaking situations:

  • They have no known family to care for them
  • They have a family member who is known to them, but is unable to care for them
  • They are living in an unsafe environment and have been placed in our care by the police or government

Hands not only provides the life-saving necessities for the kids in our homes, they also support many families in an outreach program to help keep kids out of our homes.

Just as important as filling their bellies with healthy food and providing a safe bed to sleep in, with the support of amazing donors like you, the vision of Hands is to help these kids see the opportunities that lie before them, to see a life of choice.

My hope is that you will make the choice to join me in this experience and help me reach my personal fundraising goal. Please make a donation today to support these children and provide them with a better future. 

Together we can truly make a difference - Donate now!

My Achievements

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Reached 50% of Fundraising Goal

Reached 100% of Fundraising Goal

My Updates

500km for 350+ Kids your Support Means Everything

Thursday 12th Jun

Hey Guys,
In just 3 weeks, I’ll be riding 500km in 5 days across Thailand to raise funds for Hands Across the Water — a charity that supports over 350 children who’ve come from incredibly difficult and heartbreaking situations.

I’m doing this to challenge myself, push my own fitness boundaries, and hopefully inspire some of you to do the same. But more than anything, I’m doing it to help give these kids a safe home, an education, and a future full of opportunity and choice.

I’m covering all my own travel and trip costs — so I’m asking from the heart:
Please donate. Every single dollar you give goes directly to the kids.

This isn’t just a ride — it’s about giving these children the future they deserve. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could help” this is the moment.

Please donate today. It truly means the world to me — and even more to them.

Thank you so much 💛

Chaminda Vidanapathirana

Today's ride with Damith Abey

Sunday 30th Mar

Doing good ride 2025

Thursday 8th Aug
I'm raising funds for Hands Across the Water to support children, ensuring they have a future filled with possibilities, opportunities, and dreams—a life of choice, not chance. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$515.50

Chaminda Vidanapathirana

Backing myself with this $500 donation as I gear up for 500km in 5 days. Doing it for the kids who need a brighter future, and with a little help from my friends, we can make it happen. Let’s do this together.

$200

Sam Boda

Well done Machan.

$158.25

Anonymous

$106.12

Lakmal Abeysekera

Ageing like fine wine Vida! More power to you son! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

$106.12

Chanaka Gunawardana

Great work bro!

$106.12

Dinusha Atapattu

Great work malli❤️

$82

Keechies

So proud of you Chucky! Good luck with it all.

$54.12

Anushka

$54.12

Hasitha De Silva

$50

Jamie Phillips

Nice work superstar

$50

Anonymous

$50

Chathura Liyanagama

Good luck Vida ! Ride that bike like you know how 🙂

$50

Sasanga Abeywickrama

Good luck Machan!!

$32.43

Sachith Vidanapathirana

Inspirational, ayye!! Keep going!

$27.81

Anonymous

Great work Chummy ❤️

$22.58

Shazra Abdeen

Well done, Chaminda! Such a beautiful cause!