Tim’s 3431 mile fundraising ride for Medical Aid for Palestinians
by Tim Devereux
Pudsey cyclist Tim Devereux says “I have now been riding for 200 days, and am within 1000 miles of my goal! Since the start of the year, I’ve been riding every day (except 2), averaging 12 miles each day. I’m aiming to get to 3431 miles – the distance from Pudsey to Gaza, to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), a British charity.
MAP works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, and as refugees. It provides immediate medical aid to those in great need, while also building local capacity and skills to ensure the long-term development of the Palestinian healthcare system.
I often ride on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal tow-path, and give passers-by my card.
Along the way I have met many well wishers, in person and on line – they have been a great
encouragement!
Saskia: So nice to meet you on the canal today, such an important cause – good luck with
the rest!
Eirinn and Michael: Sorry our dog licked your ankles! But at least it made us see your sign.
Javeria Bibi: Keep up the great work and your voice for those suffering.
The bikes have mostly behaved – some punctures, lots of broken spokes on the ebike, and a stolen saddle on my ancient road bike!
When I set out in January, there were hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza – now one has come and gone. MAP’s comment on the present dire situation:
“The evidence of Israel’s atrocities in Gaza is impossible to ignore. Its suffocating siege and renewed military offensive are destroying the health system, starving two million people, and threatening the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. UN experts and international human rights groups have concluded that Israel is committing extermination and genocide against the Palestinian people.” (www.map.org.uk)
My original goal was 10 miles a day, but I have upped it to 12 so I can finish on my 77th
birthday, 5th October. The fundraising is going well – my target was £1000, but with Gift
Aid, it is now over £4000 – of course, much more is needed!”
The JustGiving page is here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/tim-devereux-map-2025
Contact: Tim Devereux
Email: tim@devrx.org
Instagram: @tim_7x13
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