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Okay folks, I'm not a big fan of begging or tin shaking but if ever there was a genuine need.... please read on.
Derek is a friend of a very good friend who has had more that his share of bad luck.
My friend first met Derek Boocock in Sidi Ifni, in southern Morocco. They hung about together for several days and eventually Derek confided that he has terminal cancer.
His wife had died of cancer some years before and Derek decided he would rather do something with the time he has left, so he’s riding round the world the hard way, on a push bike.
Unfortunately he’s had a head-on collision with a 4x4 in Tajikistan and had to spend several days in hospital. He’s recuperating but his bike and luggage is a write-off.
Derek sold everything he had in the UK to fund this trip and without our help he won’t get any further. I’d be really grateful if you could check out the links below and consider clicking on the ‘donate’ button on the second link.
Main facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dereksbiketour
Call for help: http://www.dereksbiketrip.com/believe-to-achieve/
Like many of us here, Derek is a true adventurer so if you are able to spread the word it would be great.
And if you have several hours to spare, Derek's blog makes fascinating reading with some brilliant photographs, this one from Erg Chebbi makes for an interesting read
Makes me want to go through the 'stans' — but in the LC!
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Almost a year ago—Derek in a happier situation in Sidi Ifni
Derek is a friend of a very good friend who has had more that his share of bad luck.
My friend first met Derek Boocock in Sidi Ifni, in southern Morocco. They hung about together for several days and eventually Derek confided that he has terminal cancer.
His wife had died of cancer some years before and Derek decided he would rather do something with the time he has left, so he’s riding round the world the hard way, on a push bike.
Unfortunately he’s had a head-on collision with a 4x4 in Tajikistan and had to spend several days in hospital. He’s recuperating but his bike and luggage is a write-off.
Derek sold everything he had in the UK to fund this trip and without our help he won’t get any further. I’d be really grateful if you could check out the links below and consider clicking on the ‘donate’ button on the second link.
Main facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dereksbiketour
Call for help: http://www.dereksbiketrip.com/believe-to-achieve/
Like many of us here, Derek is a true adventurer so if you are able to spread the word it would be great.
And if you have several hours to spare, Derek's blog makes fascinating reading with some brilliant photographs, this one from Erg Chebbi makes for an interesting read
Makes me want to go through the 'stans' — but in the LC!
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Almost a year ago—Derek in a happier situation in Sidi Ifni
