By the time they set off, they
had raised USD80,000 through their
networks. The money funded packages
that they would donate during their
travels, while the majority of it went to
the Singapore Children’s Society and
the Round Table India, which used the
proceeds to build a four-classroom
school in Chennai. The school
continues to expand as other groups
of riders follow suit and contribute to
the school’s expansion, carrying on
the path that PMTT have laid.THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES
The overall success of the India trip
prompted a second journey, this time
to Sri Lanka in September 2015. Their
plan was to cover 1,059 kilometers in
seven days, visiting and donating to
schools, handicapped communities,
homes for the elderly, and other
community areas of need. The work
being done – and the thrill of an off-
road adventure – saw the number of
participants doubling to 40.
Longman comments that “bigger
was better since we could make more
of a change,” although he notes that
organising a trip for 40 men was
something of a challenge! They also
began to bring onboard corporate
sponsorship – signing up Crocs Shoes,SingApoRE ChildREn’S SoCiEty
Established in 1952, this charity
protects and aids children and youth
regardless of race and religion. In
2015, the Society helped to benefit
67,577 children, youths, and families.
http://www.childrensociety.org.sgRoUnd tAblE indiA, ChEnnAi
This charity consists of a group of
committed Indian business leaders
who work towards building schools
and providing educational facilities
for millions of children as well as
physically challenged people.
http://www.roundtableindia.orgFoUndAtion oF goodnESS,
Colombo
Founded in 1999 by Kushil Gunasekera,
the Sri Lankan based FOG has a holistic
focus in providing support to poor
rural communities and delivering self
sustainable business opportunities.
They have helped to provide relief to
victims of Sri Lanka’s tsunami disaster
and the individuals and communities
affected by the civil war.
http://www.unconditionalcompassion.orgFood FRom thE hEARt
This organisation is dedicated to
reaching out and improving the lives
of Singaporeans in everyday practical
ways by bringing food and company
to families and children.
http://www.foodheart.orgChARitiES SUppoRtEd
Coca Cola, Red Dot Power, and Yahava
Coffee. There was a range of companies
from different industries involved, each
with a view to make a small difference.
It proved to be worth it, with over
USD 200,000 raised. With this, they
bought and distributed computers,
shoes, stationary, clothes and toys:
They also built a water purification plant
that supports 110 families, and donated
to Food from the Heart in Singapore,
as well as Sri Lanka’s Foundation of
Goodness (FOG).Right PMTT's supporters for
the forthcoming trip to Sri Lanka
(pictured) includes AccelerAsia,
Ascot Underwriting, Senjo
Group, Visa and Marex
bottom A quick test of the PMTT
team’s cricket skills against the
sport’s sponsored potential
superstars, at least half their age
PMTT is back on the road
in September 2017. This
time, they aim to have
56 people in 28 tuk-tuks
covering 1,200 kilometres
across Sri Lanka