Baan Unrak Charity Ride 18-21 February 2022
Hello everyone,
We’re very pleased to have the support of Siam Handlebar BIG BIKE CENTRAL & their Biker friends, mainly from Hua Hin & Bangkok, to organize this inaugural Charity Ride. They have stated that they’d like to make this an annual event.
The children are really excited with the prospect of connecting with people outside their normal environment. They are really looking forward to the event.
They are planning to ride from different locations.
The main ones are:
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Hua Hin: https://fb.me/e/2dlGSMZug
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Bangkok: https://fb.me/e/2gp6dajQH
Please click on the links above if you would like to join the Charity Ride.
Background
Siam Handlebar BIG BIKE CENTRAL is based in Hua Hin, the heart of Thailand’s Royal Coast. They host regular Big Bike rides to different parts of Thailand... & beyond.
They have visited & supported us several times over the past years.
You can click on this link to learn more about their business:
Purpose
The purpose of the Charity Ride includes:
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Building awareness of the incredible work that Baan Unrak Children’s Home does for underprivileged Thai & Burmese children;
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Raise funds to support Baan Unrak’s ongoing operations & new projects;
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Collect donations of ‘things’ & transport them to Baan Unrak.
Initiatives
There are 5 main initiatives underway as part of the Charity Ride:
1. Charity Ride
Between 35 & 40 Bikers & friends are expected to join the Charity Ride. They will all visit Baan Unrak Children’s Home on Saturday 19th Feb 2022, & we are sure many will buy some of our hand-made clothing & home products https://www.baanunrak.org/weaving-and-sewing . They will also support Baan Unrak Café https://www.baanunrak.org/restaurant-cafe who is doing the catering for lunch, dinner & breakfast during the Charity Ride.
In addition, all profits from drinks that are sold during the Charity Dinner on Sat 19th Feb 2022 will go to Baan Unrak.
2. T-shirt sponsorship
Thanks to the wonderful generosity of 15 sponsors, Siam 40,000 THB has already been raised, & 100% of proceeds will go to Baan Unrak. Please contact our wonderful sponsors if you are looking for products & services that they offer.
The sponsors are:
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Siam Handlebar BIG BIKE CENTRAL: https://siamhandlebar.com
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Track Time Thailand: https://tracktimethailand.org/
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Boom Bar Hua Hin: https://www.facebook.com/BoomBarHuaHin/
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Golf & Leisure Services: http://gls.asia/
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Father Teds Irish Bar & Steak House: https://www.facebook.com/fathertedsthailand
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Horizon Wealth Management: https://www.horizon-wealth-management.com/index.php
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Artplus Screen printing: https://www.facebook.com/artplus1310/
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tellus: https://www.tellus.co.th/en/
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Connected Finland: https://www.connectedfinland.fi/
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TCH Hua Hin: https://tchhuahinpropertyagent.com/
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Comfi Cheeks: https://siamhandlebar.com
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Wilkerson Project International: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-wilkerson-05521116/?originalSubdomain=th#experience-section
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Hulas Bar & Restaurant: https://m.facebook.com/Hulasbarandrestauranthuahinthailand/
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SafeComs: https://www.safecoms.com/
3. Raffle Draw
During the Charity Dinner on Sat 19th Feb 2022, a Raffle Draw will be held. An ‘arms length’ of tickets will be sold to participants for 1,000 THB per strip. A wonderful array of prizes will then be raffled & presented to lucky winners. We would like to thank all sponsors for their generosity.
Once again, please do support these wonderful sponsors:
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Hyatt Hua Hin: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/thailand/hyatt-regency-hua-hin/
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Movenpick Hua Hin: https://www.movenpick.com/en/asia/thailand/hua-hin/
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Marriott Hua Hin: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hhqmr-hua-hin-marriott-resort-and-spa/
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Centara Hua Hin: https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/chbr/
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Hilton Hua Hin: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hhqhihi-hilton-hua-hin-resort-and-spa/
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Intercontinental Hua Hin: https://huahin.intercontinental.com/
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Sheraton Hua Hin: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hhqsi-sheraton-hua-hin-resort-and-spa/
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Monsoon Valley: https://www.monsoonvalley.com/en
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Be Well Medical Centre Hua Hin: https://bewell.co.th/
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Sofitel Hua Hin: https://www.so-sofitel-huahin.com/
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Standard Hua Hin: https://www.standardhotels.com/hua-hin/properties/hua-hin
4. Donation of 'things'
As you can imagine, 130 children need many ‘things’. If you have ‘things’ that you may not be using anymore, or just wish to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Siam Handlebar anytime between 9.30 AM & 5 PM any day of the week. They will arrange transportation of donations to Baan Unrak in February.
We have summarized some ‘things’ below, but for a full list of ‘things’ that Baan Unrak needs please contact info@siamhandlebar.com :
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Books
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Toys
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Clothes
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Medical supplies & equipment (for Baan Unrak’s on-site clinic)
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School equipment
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Bedding
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Toiletries
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Kitchenware & home appliances
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Etc.
5. Cash donations
If you would like to make a cash donation, there is a donation box at Siam Handlebar. If you would rather transfer, their bank account details shown below.
Please email a copy of the bank transfer slip to info@siamhandlebar.com so they can ensure 100% of your donation goes to Baan Unrak:
Bangkok Bank
Account Number: 419-7-13134-7
Mrs Rassamee Banchuen Goode (Co-Owner of Siam Handlebar)