I just rode 107.4 kilometers! Check it out on #strava: http://app.strava.com/activities/41739677 When I pulled into Ermelo I was hoping to find a replacement bluetooth headset and get some more cards printed . Everything had been going well with my trip but I still hadn't managed to get my head around raising awareness and money fo people with MS .On my way around the technology shops in Ermelo I walked into a computer shop where I met Lakesh -also a cyclist and also on strava , Lakesh helped me to get a Denon contact on the net and also gave me Quentin's phone number and said that he new how to design websites so I gave Quentin a call and he kindly agreed to meet me 10am at the backpackers the next day .I had an idea in my mind about what it was that I thought I could achieve with a website but sitting and listening to Quentin made me realise he knew a whole lot and that I had a lot to learn! Its abit like learning another language for me when talking about website functionality. After about half an hour and an ice tea Quentin told me that he would be the first sponsor and that he was going to build the website as his donation to this cause - WOW what a top man ! So Quentin Nell from Polir web design is the first official sponsor -I still need to come up with a name yet ! Quentin said the site should be up and running in about two weeks -This is so exciting to see a dream become a reality and to make a difference in the lives of people who live with MS ! Also while in Ermelo once again Quentin phoned Two of the local papers and Gerry from the Highvelder came around took photos and did an interview also while on the way to Middleburg , Bronwyn from the Highveld Tribune did a phone interview with me while I was standing under a tree in the shade . Thankyou so much to Quentin , Ruan, , Lakesh and Sean from Gateway Backpackers for all you help and support -legends! Enjoy the ride!
How awesome was that! Thanks Ermelo!! Let us know when the articles appear in the newspaper - a definite read!! Guess Quentin started something with the whole sponsor / donation thing.....mmmmmmhhh I am going to have to think of what I could donate / sponsor ..... You certainly are meeting some really great and interesting people!! You are going to have so much to write about one day! Be safe! x
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