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Sam receives a rapturous welcome to Mwingi from local farmers and FARM-Africa staff

After 109 days, 3 continents, 17 countries and nearly six thousand miles of solo cycling, the remarkable Sam Williams arrived at his destination of Mwingi Kenya in the company of 14 Community Animal Health Workers who had met him on their bikes to share the emotional final leg of his global adventure in aid of FARM-Africa.

 Last year the 24 year old from Bath rowed the Atlantic Ocean solo and unsupported to raise £20,000 for FARM-Africa’s dairy goat project in Mwingi. Sam decided to see the programme he was raising money for first hand and elected to cycle there in yet another breath-taking journey for the charity.

 Sam was welcomed into Mwingi by a group of delighted farmers and FARM-Africa staff who welcomed him to the town with singing and dancing thanking him for his support.

Sam said,” It has taken a massive amount of hard-work from countless people to complete this journey and the row that preceded it, and I'm delighted that we've managed to raise the amount we have for FARM-Africa. But that effort is nothing compared to that put in by the people of Kitui and Mwingi who, with FARM-Africa's support, are determined to improve their lives. It's fantastic and inspirational to finally get to meet them.”

“I am in awe and wonder of Sam. He just keeps doing more and more for FARM-Africa. I want to thank him for his inspirational support for the work of our organisation and the farmers who we work with.” said Christie Peacock, CEO of FARM-Africa.

 If you want to learn more about Sam’s cycle log on to his website at www.pedallingalltheway.com or to sponsor his efforts please go to www.justgiving.com/pedallingalltheway

Comments

I just want to thank Sam for his remarkable act of selflessness to a people he doesn't know! You're a very inspiring young man, and its my hope that many Africans living abroad can be inspired to do the same without any personal interests in the projects they support/initiate.

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