YGAP’s 2010 fundraising and community awareness initiative, the ‘Three States of Mind’ Tour, is a grassroots initiative designed to allow interaction with communities and ordinary Australians as the tour travels the Australian East Coast.
In 2008, two of YGAP’s volunteers rode their bicycles from Brisbane – Melbourne, 1650km in just 11 days, to raise awareness for our cause. In May 2010, YGAP will again see two of its volunteers – Jasper Stephens and Natale Matarazzo (commuter cyclists/amateur riders) ride from Cooktown in far- north Queensland to St Kilda in Melbourne.They will travel over 4,100km, in just 24 days, conquering the three states of Eastern Australia in the YGAP ‘Three States of Mind’ tour. This challenge clearly illustrates what two ordinary Australians are willing to do to help make poverty history. We envision that this tour will engage and inspire other members of our generation to rise up and advocate against global inequalities.
The key goals of YGAP’s Three States of Mind tour are:
- Raise awareness of YGAP’s initiatives and projects
- Highlight the opportunities individuals have to contribute to global equality and the eradication of poverty, and show that every person has within them the ability to make a diference.
- Seek to challenge ordinary Australians and Generation Y members to join the fght against injustice and extreme poverty.
- Create a platform to cross promote healthy active lifestyles and social awareness
The ‘Three States of Mind’ tour is seeking support and sponsorship for this ground breaking tour. YGAP is enthusiastically searching for respected and reliable partners to ensure that this vision becomes a reality.
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Martin Costello martin.costello@y-gap.org
Penny Reid penny.reid@y-gap.org
BIKE RIDERS
Jasper Stephens
Jasper is a 26 year old male from Garden City, Melbourne. He worked his way through the ranks of the hospitality industry whilst still fnding time for his three loves, surfng, the Carlton footy club and
his dog ‘Ledge’. Jasper is a down to earth Aussie guy who believes in a fair go for all, and isn’t afraid to set himself a challenge.
Natale Matazzro
Natale Matarazzo is an apprentice electrician for Wormald fre systems. The strong minded and determined 26 year old from Middle Park has always strived for the best in life and adapts such beliefs to everything he encounters. With the belief that each child in the world should be able to encounter every opportunity possible, he has set himself this great challenge to assist and raise awareness for YGAP.
Principle Sponsor
Major Sponsors
Support Sponsors
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elliotcostello
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Kylie Wallace
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Lemon Wedge
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elliotcostello
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Kylie Wallace
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Lemon Wedge
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