An event for the Melbourne cycling community to raise funds and gather food, water, clothing and other supplies/necessities to be sent to the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Many families have been left without homes, food or clothing whilst suffering fear, pain and the loss of loved ones and belongings. Were inviting cyclists to bring their road bikes and pedal along Beach Road (to Black Rock, Mordialloc or Frankston) in solidarity with the Filipino people. We ask each rider to wear at least one of the colours of the Philippine Flag to show their support (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Philippines) The event details are: Date: Saturday, December 7 Time: 7.30am Place: Depart outside Reids Cycles, 280-290 Victoria Street, North Melbourne. Route and arrival location to be announced soon. We are aiming to raise $5,000 and would like to encourage riders to donate to this Australian Red Cross website set up specifically for this event redcrossfundraising.org.au/rideforrelief If you would like to donate money on the day, we will have Red Cross Donor Receipt Forms to fill out and Red Cross will then organise for receipts to be sent to each donor. (Please note that only donations $2 and over are tax-deductable). If you prefer to send goods instead, please bring any of these items: CANNED/BOTTLED FOOD: in easy open cans please - there are no can openers. DO NOT PACK NOODLES OR ANYTHING THAT NEEDS WATER. There is no water and electricity so it is impossible to consume this kind of food. BOTTLED WATER/JUICE/MILK MEDICINE: Most especially basic medicines such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, antiseptic creams, water purifying tablets, gastrolyte, ventolin. Also if possible, including medicine for surface wounds (bandages) as many have been wounded because of the debris and fallen rooftops. CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR (e.g. thongs): Clothes that are suitable for the Philippine (tropical) climate. Do not give clothes that are too thick. Also, please do not give clothes that are too revealing - something you cannot wear in an evacuation center. TOILETRIES (SOAP/TOOTHBRUSHES/TOOTHPASTE/ETC) : Anti-bacterial soap, not cosmetic soap please. CANDLES AND MATCHES (or self-powered torches): Theres no electricity for a minimum of two months so all people will need these. These items can also be dropped off at the following locations if you are not able to make it to the ride but would still like to contribute: Point Cook Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre Contact: Dr Alfie Dimalanta Suite 807, 1st Floor, 5 Main Street, POINT COOK VIC 3030 Other drop-off locations to be listed soon. We will pack these goods and ship them to the Department of Health, Region 8 Provincial Hospital in Tacloban City, the place hardest hit by the typhoon. One of the organising riders, Al Noveloso, has a relative (Dr. Rhey Ian Noveloso Buluag - https://facebook/rheyian?fref=ts) who is currently working at the hospital. The goods will be distributed directly to the recipients. Unfortunately, due to the destruction of roads, infrastructure and lawlessness in some areas, the goods will be sent when we know that is is safe to do so without delivery trucks needing security escorts. But rest assured that the goods will get to those that need it most. For news, updates and other fund-raising activities in the Filipino Australian community, visit https://facebook/filaustambayan Special thanks to the following: Tamaraw Cycling Collective (https://facebook/tamarawcycling) Tenax Ride (https://facebook/groups/tenaxride) Reids Cycles (reidcycles.au) * Riders are required to have read and understood the notes regarding disclaimer, indemnity and insurance before riding at the event.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 02:51:42 +0000
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