Quick fact: -None of the eight Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) agreed by UN aid agencies in 2000 mention transport. Without transport how will the goals even get off the ground? That is why Riders for Health is so important.

Good news. My fund raising is off to a flying start. Nautilus UK - my employer - has agreed to sponsor me to the tune of £1,000. Only £19,000 to go!

Hello, my name is Mark Dickinson.

I am 45 years young, work for Nautilus UK (the union for maritime professionals) and in November 2008 I will take part in Enduro Africa. Enduro Africa is a unique and challenging motorbike adventure in aid of the charity Riders for Health.

I will ride a Yamaha AG200 motorcycle 2,500km across South Africa over 14 days. At the end of the 14 days my motorcycle will be given to Riders for Health to be used by a local health worker. This will facilitate the delivery of medical services in remote and outlying communities.

The trip involves 100 motorcycle riders from all over the world tackling 14 days of dusty and demanding riding through some of South Africa's most rugged and isolated terrain.

My aim is to raise £20,000 to be split between Riders for Health and the NUMAST Welfare Funds.

I will post more information in due course. Thanks for reading my blog and I look forward to your support!