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FROM LITTLE THINGS BIG THINGS GROW!

By Josephine and David Briffa -
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The journey started in Sep 2008 after reading an article in ‘The Age’ newspaper. The article described the plight of orphans in Africa after the AIDS pandemic; my heart erupted, and I broke down (the number of orphans topped 1.2 million in 2000 in Zambia alone) At the same time, our government was facing the Global Financial Crisis and talking about cutting aid to the Third World. In response to the Government’s position, I established the cycle4africa project .  However, awareness of Third World challenges started much earlier with several years on Aboriginal Communities (Kimberley, WA). While the experience was certainly a baptism of fire, I was doing something I believed in. The  cycle4africa project raised just over $10,000 with proceeds going to Terra Nova Children's Home (formally Kazembe Orphanage ) in Zambia  The Salvation Army managed the funding under the stewardship of Captain Russell Anderson .  My willingness to support the orphanage in a developing world is based
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CONTACTING DAVID

By Josephine and David Briffa -
If you are having problems contacting David via the blog's email, please contact him on cycle4africa@gmail.com
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Welcome back David.

By Josephine and David Briffa -
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David finally arrived at Federation Square around 12.00 am. Today the 7th Jan. He looked tanned, trim and terrific. He was glad the cracked rim didn't decide to crack it! Upon his arrival, a family of cyclists (Richard, Jackie, Katie, David and Andrew) decided to join us for the photoshoot with Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley, and her secretary June. They were most impressed with David's achievements and the Deputy Lord Mayor encouraged David to continue with his pursuit for the cause the cycling4africa has promoted. Before heading for home though, David had one more ride in mind, a quick trip to ABC Melbourne Radio to organise an interview in the near future. David then continued on his journey home. No, he didn't take the train, as I did, he continued to cycle to the Salvation Army Church in Altona. The Hobson's Bay Mayor, Peter Hemphill, the journo and photographers for 'The Star' and 'The Laverton - Altona Mail' local papers, family, his c
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David's last stretch- He arrives home TODAY!!!!

By Josephine and David Briffa -
After cycling to Canberra to highlight the need for the developed world to maintain their International Development Assistance in light of the global economic crisis AND raise money for the Kazambe baby Orphanage (Zambia), David will be arriving back home at FEDERATION SQUARE on Wednesday 7th January at 12.oo pm AND ALTONA (Salvation Army) Corner of Queen Street and Bent Street at 3.00 pm. This is an open invitation, please join us in welcoming him back and recognising his enormous effort and achievements. Thank you for your support throughout this journey.
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Both in need of REPAIRS!!!!

By Josephine and David Briffa -
David and the bike are struggling. David found his current surroundings at the Caravan Park he was staying in a little depressing. He couldn't pinpoint exactly why except there wasn't much trees surrounding it and it just didn't feel good to stay there. On Sunday morning of the 4th Jan, he went looking around for another place to stay. He came across the Tandara Caravan Park. The husband and wife team were very generous. They really connected with David's passion for cycling4africa and gave him an area with his own toilet facilities. These people really admired what David stood for. They said "Some people talk and do nothing, but you did something about it". Later on, David started his cycle to keep his appointment with the Morely church community. Unfortunately he never got there. His bike suffered a puncture for the second time. He not only suffered a puncture, but upon inspection found that his back rim was cracked. He spent 3/4 of the day doing m
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A quick cycle from Rosedale to Morwell.

By Josephine and David Briffa -
David left Sale on 2nd Jan around lunchtime. He arrived in Rosedale at 8.30pm, some 30 klms from Morwell. He met a man called Royce who was a laundry mat owner. He felt sorry for David and offered him a cuppa. He set up camp on the side of the road. He told me it was a cold night and the mosquitos were feasting on him. He was going to make an early start to get to Morwell so he can rest up when he gets there. On the morning of the 3rd Jan, David arrived in Morwell on one wheel and a prayer. Along the way a lonely nail decided to connect with the back wheel of David's bike. It messed up the back wheel and David had to stop for a while and fix before he continued on to Morwell. He will be staying at Morwell at least until Monday. David will be speaking at the Assembly of God church on Sunday to the faith community. He has an appointment on Monday with ABC radio station in Morwell.
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New Year in SALE.

By Josephine and David Briffa -
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It seems David's journey back is going to be a little more hasty than his departure. With fewer appointments on the way back, David could be home pretty soon. He left from Cann River on the 29th Dec and arrived in Bairnsdale on the 31st. As he got into Bairnsdale it was late, and by this time his body started shaking, warning him to rest up and eat. His first effort was to get some chocolate into him to give him a bit of a boost. He knocked on Colin's door (whom he met on the way to Canberra via the Salavation Army) who offered him a bungalow with a comfortable double bed in it. David's prayers were answered, he didn't have the energy to set up camp. David didn't have any pending appointments in Bairnsdale, so he settled overnight for a great rest and continued on his journey, leaving in the morning for Sale. He had an appointment with Life FM in Sale in the afternoon. On New Year's day David arrived at Sale in the evening. He had quite a battle cycling agai
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