EYE FOR AN EYE

$12,155 raised

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TARGET $7,000

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I have always had a desire to cycle from the west coast of Australia to the east coast and a few years ago I cycled from Canberra to Sydney and back to test my ability. Last year I cycled from Perth to Ceduna South Australia. This April 2018, I plan to cycle from Ceduna to Canberra in order to complete my goal. This distance will be roughly 2,000kms. This time I plan to combine my love of long distance bike riding with raising money for the Fred Hollows Foundation. $25 can restore sight. Restoration of sight will have an unbelievable impact on someone’s life. A child can go to school, a parent can earn a living, a mother can see her children. Your donation WILL change lives. A big thank you to my corporate sponsors - Shaw Constructions, WSP Consultants and Little Pickle Cafe (best coffee at ANU).

Update

30 Apr 2018

I MADE IT! I arrived back in Canberra Sunday afternoon 29 April 2018 after completing the final leg of the journey from Yass. I started the journey from Ceduna South Australia on Friday 6 April and I have ridden every day for 24 days. Some statistics: Total distance covered 2,308 km. Average daily - 96kms Weight loss over the journey 5kg. Ask me how! It's been an incredible journey and I have met some wonderful people on the way. The longest ride in one day was 160km which included the hilly ride out from Gundagai. 14 hours in the saddle was not a good day but I have recovered. Thank you to all my donors and sponsors. The Fred Hollows Foundation states that $25 will restore sight so a lot of people around the world will benefit from your contribution. A parent can support a family, a child can go to school, a mother can see her children. How good is that? So please spread the word. I will do a final message in a few days time summarizing the trip and I hope to take a few photos with my corporate sponsors. Best wishes Jim Pollard.

Update

26 Apr 2018

Today is Thursday April 26 and I've got as far as Narrandera with 1,951 kms recorded on the odometer. Today the distance was 126km. It's a lot of kms but the weather is good, the road is flat and there is a slight tail wind. Tomorrow the target is Wagga Wagga. After that I'm not sure what the best route will be back to Canberra. Yesterday was Anzac Day and I attended the Dawn Service at Hay. It's good to see a large group paying respect to those whose lives were lost such that we can enjoy the freedom that we have today. As I was leaving Hay, I asked a lady for directions and see wanted to know what I was doing. When I told her about the Fred Hollows fund raising she stopped me in my tracks. She has just had a cataract operation. Previously she was legally blind! She dragged me into the RSL club and bought me lunch and introduced me to her large family. How good is that?

Update

20 Apr 2018

Jim, What I can say is that your cycling trip has resulted in a massive demand for the ANU's Timely Treadlie bike scheme. The F&S senior management team and the University Executive want to emulate what you are doing and have commandeered all Timely Treadlies and you can't get one for love nor money at lunch time. No more are they tripping to the lunch room to get their fix of chocolates and Coke. No, it's three trips around Fellows Oval and then a sprint along Sullivans Creek Road. The VC is also looking for someone to steer a project on how a Tesla battery can be attached to a Timely Treadlie so you can look into that when you get back. As of Friday 20 April I understand that you are heading into Renmark so best wishes for the rest of the journey.

Update

16 Apr 2018

Thanks to all my donors and sponsors. Today is Monday April 16. Arrived yesterday in Port Augusta having ridden about 800km from Ceduna. No problems so far and the body is holding up. Will strike out this afternoon for the long haul back to Canberra. Best wishes to all.

Update

11 Apr 2018

Thanks to all my donors and corporate sponsors. I left Ceduna Friday 6 April. Today Wednesday 11 April arrived Port Lincoln. Weather has been quite hot but I'm in good spirits. Drinking 6 litres of water a day plus the occasional beer. Tomorrow start the long run up Spencer Gulf to Port Augusta. Had a unique experience yesterday where I gave a lecture about the joys of long distance cycling to 30, Year 10 girls staying at a Scout camp. They were impressed with my story when I mentioned about the Fred Hollows Foundation. Hopefully I will get a few donations. Best wishes to all.

DONATIONS81

Stowe Australia

Wed, 23 May 2018

$ 500

Congratulations on this Great achievement Jim! Now time for a well earned rest!

$ 500

Anonymous

Tue, 22 May 2018

$ 25

little pickle cafe

Mon, 21 May 2018

$ 1000

good work jim big heart biggest on campus

$ 1000

Anna Harders

Mon, 14 May 2018

$ 50

Pleased to hear you arrived back safely, well done, Harders family, Port Lincoln

$ 50

Enercorp

Sat, 12 May 2018

$ 200

Well done Jim from the team at Enercorp

$ 200

Robert Hitchcock

Thu, 10 May 2018

$ 75

Well done. Inspirational

$ 75

Scott McClymont

Thu, 10 May 2018

$ 25

Jim, Pity there is no water around as I'm convinced you could walk on it. Let me know when the training run starts for the Vladivostok to Moscow trip as I probably will be on leave at that time.

$ 25

Sam Calabro

Thu, 10 May 2018

$ 50

Jim I loved reading the journal for stage one of the trip. I look forward to reading the journal for stage two. Truly inspiring Jim Kind regards Sam Calabro

$ 50

Anonymous

Wed, 9 May 2018

$ 10

Anonymous

Wed, 9 May 2018

$ 25

Well done Jim, great effort, you have conquered the East / West route. We won't miss you here if you decide to ride the North / South journey (Melbourne to the Cape).

$ 25

RAISING FUNDS FOR

The Fred Hollows FoundationOur vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians.

Campaign Creator

Jim Pollard

Pearce, ACT

Created Mar 2018

MY BADGES

50% raised

20+ donations

Target reached

cycling

$12,155 raised

From 81 Donations

TARGET $7,000

Please support this cause

AUD

RAISING FUNDS FOR

The Fred Hollows FoundationOur vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians.

Campaign Creator

Jim Pollard

Pearce, ACT

Created Mar 2018

MY BADGES

50% raised

20+ donations

Target reached

cycling