East Algarve Families in Need

My name is Bryan Jeanes. I am a friend of the Pink Flamingo Croquet & Social Club based at Pedras da Rainha in Cabanas de Tavira, Algarve, Portugal.
 
I am fundraising on behalf of the Club, who at the start of the Coronavirus pandemic formed East Algarve Families in Need. From March to July they delivered food and essential supplies to more than 1000 families who were financially impacted by Covid-19.
 
More than 80% of local workers are working directly or indirectly in tourism. In normal times they earn their money from Easter to September and these funds have to last them through the winter. This year the restaurants were closed until May 18 and tourists didn’t start to arrive until mid-July. Traditionally there are very few tourists during the winter in the East Algarve. With no food banks and very little other support the families will be relying very heavily on East Algarve Families in Need again very soon. 

Starting on 2nd October 2020 I will be riding a 250cc dirt bike for 3000 kms from the south of Portugal to the north and back. Approximately 80% of the trails will be off-road.  

I hope to be sharing much of the ride with another rider.  At the age of 67 this will be my first ever such adventure. With only a little recent off-road riding experience, this will be a challenging ride in many ways.  I will be covering all of the costs for me & my motorcycle. 

As there are many variables and possibilities I cannot guarantee that I will ride the complete distance. Therefore I am asking that people donate for every kilometre that I actually ride, or a fixed amount for trying.

Many people here have been badly affected financially by the ongoing pandemic and I will be very grateful for every donation that will provide for them.  It will make my journey more worthwhile. 

I will be taking a little character with me on my bike; his name is Pinko  Flamingo. He will be attached securely to the handlebars to remind me (when the going gets tough) of the reason I am making this ride.
Thank you kindly for your support!

Bryan.