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The countdown to the Old Legs Tour 2026 Vietnam to Vic Falls continues relentless. we are riding in support of the beleaguered pensioners of Zimbabwe, and also the Friendship Bench.

Every single beneficiary who receives help from ZANE is known personally by the carers and is visited, not only to drop off life-saving medicines, food, and money, but to spend time making sure that each person knows that they are loved.

When I read the reports from Zimbabwe, I am always blown away by the thing that emerges most prominently through their words, is the depth of the relationship between the wonderful ZANE carers and the people they care for.

Cathy suffers from severe COPD and is dependent on continuous oxygen (24 hours a day). She is on substantial medication, with heavy monthly costs.

We will be riding to raise money and awareness for Zimbabwe’s pensioners, and for the Friendship Bench, the mental health charity creating safe places for vulnerable people across Zimbabwe and the world.

ZANE Australia is very proud to announce that our very own board member, Mark Johnson, will be riding with Eric in the proposed Vietnam / Zimbabwe tour in October and November this year.

Zimbabwe reports continue to highlight the plight of the elderly folk within the budget constraints, which are directly linked to the will and compassion of the donors.

We are facing the uncertainty that has arisen from the war in the Middle East and the knock-on effects . The old folk of Zimbabwe have no safety net as you will see from the sad story of Sylvia.

We asked the ZANE carers to give us two case studies to show the difference that help from ZANE can make as people come to the end of their lives

The Yarra Valley Old Legs Tour has come to an end and we need to give a huge shout-out to both the riders and the wonderful supporters.