This year, the Wild Ride is raising funds for a new project to install solar suitcases in Mozambique and Madagascar. A solar suitcase is a bright yellow case that is mounted to the interior wall of a health clinic and connected to a solar panel on the roof. The case opens up to reveal power outlets for portable lights, a head lamp, a fetal Doppler and cell phone chargers. Medical attendants have the tools they need to support women through labour and delivery, especially at night.
Each solar suitcase costs $6,500 and the Wild Ride hopes to raise $52,000, enough to install solar suitcases in eight clinics.
Celebrate the light of the summer sun and help me support safe births in Mozambique and Madagascar. I am joining Alongside Hope’s fourth annual Wild Ride. I will be riding 5 times -a total of 200km) on my E-bike from Kamloops to St. Peter's Monte Creek including a ride on September 14 to worship at St. Peter’s. Also I will be hosting a walk in the alpine meadows of Sun Peaks on August 2 and visit the Alpine Chapel.
Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar you give will be matched up to $150,000
Be a light for change!
DONATE at alongsidehope.org/wild-ride St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kamloops WaySeekers
See information on the Peace & Justice Bulletin Board in the church hall OR contact Joy Gothard 250-372-5594
Ancha Amido Abdala shows off the Solar Suitcase in a Mozambique clinic. Photo: Lucinda Congolo
photo:Joy arriving at St. Peter’s Monte Creek July17