Motorcyclists ride from SA to Croatia for charity

Posted on 29 April 2019

Two Cape Town-based friends, Cassian Tulleken and Marcel Bovijn, are travelling on motorbikes from Cape Town up to Croatia along the African west coast in order to raise funds for Operation Smile South Africa.

 

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after what felt like decades of delays we finally managed to get out of here! 😅 . feeling blessed to have such incredible people at the send off 🙏🏼 . a huge thank you to all the people who have been involved in the preparations and especially to those who have made donations already! it’s day 1 and we’ve already nearly raised enough cash dolla for a smile!! . the link to donate can be found in our bio👆🏼 . yeeeewww!! . . #westcoastwander #operationsmile #klr650 #frothcity #shakamahalobro

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‘We have chosen Operation Smile because of the amazing work they are doing bringing dignity and improved quality of life to individuals without the financial means of getting correctional surgery for their cleft lips and/or palates,’ the pair said on Instagram.

Tulleken quit his job and Bovijn will begin his masters studies in August, giving the two the time and opportunity to embark on this adventure with a cause. ‘The decision to quit my job [of] sailing the seven seas and take on this incredible journey has been one of the best I’ve made and I’m sure this trip will be life changing to say the least,’ Tulleken said on Instagram.

Both Tulleken and Bovijn will be traversing the continent on KLR650 motorcycles. On Thursday, 25 April the pair departed Cape Town from Signal Hill and are currently in Namibia.

To stay updated on Tulleken and Bovijn’s exciting journey, follow them on Instagram @thewestcoastwander.

If you want to donate to Operation Smile SA, click here.

Image source: Instagram @thewestcoastwander






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