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Join me helping people up from under poverty

$35,031 of $1,000,000 goal
Given by 102 generous donors in around 8 months

Be a hero and and help me get others Up from Downunder

Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui

Call me crazy, but in 2026 I’m riding my motorbike from New Zealand, through India, to the UK – to raise support for a cause that’s close to my heart.

In 1964, Colleen Redit from Whanganui went to India, to help people up from under poverty.. Sixty years on, her work, now known as CMCT, reaches over 5,600 people every day through education, care, and empowerment.

Now, we have a chance to help it go even further, by expanding a hospital at the heart of the community.

That’s the vision I’m riding for. And I’d love your help.

You might not have a spare million dollars lying around — me neither! But what if 100,000 people gave $10 each? Or 10,000 heroes got 9 friends together and raised $100 as a group? Would you commit to that?

All funds go directly to the cause. The ride itself is self-funded along with a few generous sponsors.

So follow along on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook (see links below). Like, subscribe, share it around — and if you’re willing to be a hero - great! Your support will help Colleens legacy continue for generations to come!

Head to the website www.upfromdownunder.co.nz to learn more and support the cause, and follow the ride to see how far we can go together.

Use of funds

All donations will go directly toward refurbishing the hospital, regardless of whether the fundraising target is reached.

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Latest donations

Grant Hird
Grant Hird 3 days ago
Great stuff Baden , just read the RCP article! Great old bike mate. I ride a Hornet 900. God bless and safe travels.
$25
Baden Brown

Thanks so much Grant! Really appreciate your support! It's sure is a challenging journey! Bless you🙏

Baden Brown
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 07 Apr 2026
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Baden Brown

Thankyou so much. Your support is very much appreciated! Bless you🙏

Baden Brown
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 07 Apr 2026
What an adventure, and great cause:-)
$100
Baden Brown

Thankyou so much! I really appreciate your support! Bless you🙏

Baden Brown
Ian
Ian on 03 Apr 2026
$1,000
Baden Brown

Thanks Ian! I am truly greatly for your very generous donation! Bless you!

Baden Brown
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 30 Mar 2026
$6,662.60
Baden Brown

I am overwhelmed at the generosity of the folk at Bethesda Church Bukit Arang! Thankyou so much for partnering with me in this journey. The Lord bless you🙏

Baden Brown

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This campaign started on 23 Aug 2025 and ends on 21 Dec 2026.