In a heartwarming present of solidarity and willpower, Tadej Pogačar and his fiancé and fellow skilled bike owner Urska Zigart have been humbled to affix forces with Plume® because it lately accomplished its third annual #PlumeStrong Biking Problem, an exhilarating five-day trip via the difficult mountain passes of Switzerland and France. What makes this achievement really outstanding isn’t just the breathtaking landscapes the cyclists conquered however the staggering €550,000 they raised for a noble trigger. The funds raised will assist construct a faculty in one of many areas most affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria in February 2023.
Tadej Pogačar, Fahri Diner, Mike Fries & Urška Žigart
Tadej Pogačar: “Within the hectic world {of professional} biking it’s necessary for me to seek out time to offer again to younger individuals who have skilled quite a lot of struggling of their lives,” mentioned Tadej Pogačar. “I used to be honored to trip once more alongside Plume’s staff and its companions to advertise such a worthy trigger. I’m delighted that we exceeded the fundraising expectations and may contribute to creating a giant distinction to households rebuilding their lives.”
Comply with the chief
PlumeStrong: From Pandemic Well being Initiative to Social Accountability Powerhouse
Based in 2020 as an initiative to advertise bodily and psychological well-being amongst Plume’s staff throughout the international COVID-19 pandemic, #PlumeStrong has advanced into the cornerstone of Plume’s company social duty program. Final 12 months’s #PlumeStrong Biking Problem noticed 50 riders masking 675 kilometers via the Swiss Alps, elevating €250,000 to supply secure areas, often known as Inclusive Studying Hubs, for refugee kids in Ukraine and Moldova via the non-profit group Road Youngster.
Tadej Pogačar joins the peloton
Surpassing Expectations: €550,000 for Earthquake Aid
This 12 months, Plume pushed the boundaries additional. Companions, together with Liberty World and Sagemcom, joined arms with Plume on this noble endeavor. The cyclists collectively lined an astonishing 19,090 kilometers, a distance almost midway all over the world. They conquered an elevation acquire of 325,017 meters, equal to climbing Mt. Everest 36 occasions. The saddle time clocked in at 849 hours and 57 minutes, which is akin to driving for 35 days, 9 hours, and 57 minutes.
The warmth is on
Constructing Hope and Resilience: A College for Affected Kids
All of the funds raised throughout this outstanding biking problem will probably be devoted to offering very important instructional help to kids affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. With greater than double the quantity raised in comparison with final 12 months’s occasion, #PlumeStrong is dedicated to constructing a faculty in one of the severely impacted areas, providing these kids an opportunity to rebuild their lives via schooling.
All riders groupshot with Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pogačar Joins the Trigger
Including star energy to this noble trigger was none aside from Tadej Pogačar, a two-time Tour de France winner and the reigning No.1 ranked bike owner on the planet by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). His presence and contributions amplified the impression of #PlumeStrong Biking Problem 2023.
Plume’s Founder & CEO, Fahri Diner
The Visionary Minds Behind #PlumeStrong
Fahri Diner, Founder & CEO of Plume, expressed his elation, stating, “Following the resounding success of #PSCC22, we set a purpose to double the funds we raised—I’m thrilled by the collective dedication proven by our riders, Plume staff, and companions, together with skilled bike owner Tadej Pogačar, who’ve come collectively to exceed our purpose. By way of their efforts, and by rebuilding a faculty, we will present entry to secure schooling and assist communities rebuild following the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake.”
A Exceptional Partnership
Plume’s collaboration with Road Youngster, Liberty World, Sagemcom, and different companions has been the cornerstone of this endeavor. Mike Fries, CEO & Vice Chairman of Liberty World, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “PlumeStrong is admittedly aligned with what issues to us, which helps nice organizations which can be altering the world—particularly for youngsters. We’re thrilled to be a part of it.”
Save the Date for #PSCC24
The journey doesn’t finish right here. The PlumeStrong Biking Problem 2024 (#PSCC24) is already on the horizon, scheduled to happen from September 2 via September 6, 2024.
- For extra data on #PlumeStrong and their initiatives, go to plumestrong.plume.com, and keep linked with them on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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