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An islander has raised money for a Ugandan school and orphanage by cycling 500 miles down the coast of Morocco... on a folding bike.
Jonathan Stark is cycling his Bromptom bike from Tangiers to Agadir to raise money for the Kafunjo Community Project.
The scheme provides education, food and accommodation for hundreds of the most vulnerable children in south-western Uganda.
Former Jersey Zoo keeper Jonathan came up with the idea for the challenge whilst on a "personal pilgrimage" to Uganda to see gorillas in the wild.
He told Express he was planning to cycle between eight and 10 hours each day this week in the baking heat and sandy terrain.
Jonathan has raised just over £1,300 so far, and hopes to reach £2,000 for the Kafunjo Project.
The scheme has launched a primary school, secondary school and orphanage to help vulnerable children thanks to Jonathan's continued friendship with Bruno Biryomumaisho, who lives in Kafunjo and leads the project.
Jonathan said: "Kafunjo and the community at large are going through some of the toughest times since the project began so I'd greatly appreciate any support for the project to keep me motivated on the way.
"Every contribution directly helps to keep the Kafunjo project alive and thriving, ensuring that the children we care for continue to receive the education and nourishment they deserve."
He explained that the Kafunjo Project was in need of a funding "boost" after a large amount of money was spent on supporting the students' studies.
"I'd been doing some serious thinking about how to boost emergency funds for the Kafunjo Community Project," he explained.
"We've managed to support our secondary school students and help out graduates with their university studies, but it’s left us with a significant shortfall for our own school and our amazing teachers are feeling the pressure."
Jonathan added: "I knew it was going to be a tough ride through the heat and sandy terrain, but I'm committed to making it happen.
"It's self-funded so every penny donated goes direct to the project."
You can sponsor Jonathan HERE.
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