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!
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$1.72k
Alex + Colin Skyba
$250
James Mounty
Great cause, sorry to hear about the fall x
$250
Rachel And Scott Hadfield
This must be your third trip. An inspiration!!
$216.67
Cush & Pete
So sorry this has happened Mel. Hope you are getting lots of support. Sending healing thoughts.
$216.50
Jaylongville
$216
Dog Park Treats
Woof woof!
$107.82
Anna Giuffrida
Pity about the accident but your dedication to the cause is still so strong. You should still be so proud of yourself.
$106.75
Anne Graham
Best of luck on the bike - lovely to meet u at Bayview dog park
$106.75
Ade & Bernie Kinning
$106.75
Victoria Hay
Such a great cause Mel. Thank you for helping others this way.
$106.75
The Smiths
All the best for the ride for such a great cause. Hoping more downhill then up.
$103.72
Lauren B
You are amazing!
$100
G'day Frank
RIDE LIKE THE WIND!
$100
Hands Bag Credit
$92.45
Philippa
$89.37
Anonymous
$89.37
Barbara Gaden
Go well Mel. So sorry about the crash
$89.37
Jane Gamson
So proud of you and sorry your epic trip has been cut short!
$82
Cynthia Schwartz
$55.95
Sarah Frydman
Keep up the amazing work! X
$55.95
Lucy Formosa Morgan
Well done Mel - great effort fundraising! Xx
$54.75
Steve Keeble
Good luck with all that peddling
$50
Trish Arnott
Hope you at least get to meet everyone at the end.
$37.72
Irene Ongkowidjaja
Get well soon, Mel! Love what you are doing!
$37.72
Julie Bown
$36.93
Trish Arnott
Go, Mel!
$36.62
Robert Ward
$34.40
Anonymous
$34.40
Esther Faerber
Good luck. Sending support. I will follow you on your ride. Blessings for a safe ride.
$28.81
Anonymous
$28.81
Livia Mcrobert
$23.81
Jen Davis
$23.81
Anonymous
$23.81
Aparna Barot-shah
$23.81
Anonymous
Good luck, you sound amazing! From Scout & family x
$23.81
Jenni Meredith
$23.81
Tammy & Harry Lim
$23.81
Anonymous
$23.81
Kate Jarrett
Happy Riding!!
$23.81
Brad Rich
Good luck
$23.81
Sally Xie
Barker Parent
$20
Anonymous
$20
Karen Smith
Amazing Mel x
$17.87
Anonymous
$17.87
Michael Henley
Good luck
$17.87
Anonymous
$11.92
Anonymous
$11.92
Rebecca Thompson
$11.92
Anonymous
$11.92
Jonothan Gosselin
$11.92
Catherine Gosselin
Congrats
$11.92
Stephanie Tena
$11.92
Nicholas Dunnet
$11.92
Helen Patterson
$6.20
Lindsay Long
$6.20
Yui Rosenbergs
$6.20
Andy Roberts
Good luck
$6.20
Go Melanie!