Helping Those In Need Wherever We Can!
The objective of CWC is to help those that are in need. Aside from the fundraising for a charity during the rides, the mission of CWC is to raise awareness and convince sponsors to continue supporting our charities - beyond the actual ride. And we have achieved this in many cases. Riders that rode in earlier rides are still supporting children from earlier CWC charities.
In the last years we have seen the differences our rides and the ongoing support has made for the charities we rode for.
With CWC2026 we will introduce a new concept for selecting and supporting a charity. In the past our focus has been on orphanages and children homes and while we will continue to support those entities, we will also place an increased focus on education, particularly IT education; something that while so important for a child's future , often is missing in small village schools.
For CWC2026 we will again raise funds for The Mercy House Foundation in Hua Hin, a charity that is very close to the hearts of many of our riders. However, 50% of the raised funds will go to the Ban Payang Luang School in Chiang Rai. The Payang Luang School is a small primary school serving just over 100 children in a rural village. Remarkably, half of the students come from mountain tribes, primarily Karen. These communities are stateless, receiving little or no government support — a reality that deeply affects their access to education and basic services.
When Selina, Doug, Liz, and Reiner visited the school in February with Ant, they were immediately struck by the children’s attitude and spirit. Despite the challenges they face, the students radiated confidence, joy, and curiosity — a reflection of the dedication of their teachers and principal.
But the visit also revealed how limited the school’s resources truly are. Funding is scarce. Equipment is outdated or nonexistent. At one point, the school had to divert funds intended for the children’s daily milk just to purchase a basic, obsolete computer setup. It was a sobering reminder of how far even modest support can go — and how urgently help is needed.
Our Aim for CWC 2026
For CWC 2026, our goal is clear:
We aim to provide Ban Payang Luang School with a new, modern IT infrastructure that will give their students the digital foundation essential in today’s technology‑driven world.
Access to proper computers, reliable connectivity, and basic digital literacy tools will open doors these children have never had access to — opportunities to learn, to grow, and to participate in a future that increasingly depends on technological understanding.