Around the Pearl progresses to Day 9

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The Around the Pearl initiative reached its ninth consecutive day yesterday, advancing a further 195 kilometres from Mannar to Chilaw. Following is the cyclist update of Day Nine. “Today we cycled along our beautiful coastline to the town of Chilaw. The town is known for its cultural diversity and is both a vibrant and colourful destination. Our ride today was a little more challenging than usual, as we had to ride through some heavy rain and strong winds. Luckily we reached Chilaw unscathed and we will be able to rest and unwind before the final stretch of our journey tomorrow. This ride has been truly incredible for us and we have all bonded immensely as a team. We have cheered each other on and together we have overcome many obstacles and challenges. Our journey is almost over, but hopefully the funds that we have raised will help to make a lasting impact in the lives of children across the country who are suffering from cerebral palsy.” Around the Pearl (ATP) is an initiative of ‘Wheels for Wheels’ which is conducted in partnership with the Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation (CPLF) and WrooM – a project which promotes cycling as an alternative mode of transport and increases awareness of public road safety rules. ATP is taking place for the second consecutive year and this time 20 cyclists are participating in the initiative. All the proceeds raised from the initiative will be donated to the Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation. Last year, the ‘Around the Pearl’ initiative raised funds for 1,000 wheelchairs and throughout this year’s journey some of these wheelchairs will be donated to children in need across the country. In Galle, Batticaloa and Colombo the cyclists will also conduct special camps to raise awareness about cerebral palsy, they will also conduct WrooM cycling and road safety sessions for members of the local community. To follow the journey and pledge your support, log on to www.aroundthepearl.lk.