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The Great Choo Choo
1  year  Mo Bro

€ 5.927

Target: € 25.000
raised € 5.927 since 2024
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Mental health and suicide prevention

HELLO! My name is Jur.
And I've decided to cycle around the planet. Yep. The entire thing. 30.000km. Starting from Rotterdam (the Netherlands) and then just kind of heading east until I reach... uhmm. Yeah. Rotterdam.
I'll be conquering the desert, the Himalaya's, the Pamir Highway, the Great Divide. All the crazy stuff. Big plans for someone who doesn't even like cycling.

Why?
I've struggled heavily with my mental health in the past. Life hasn't always been kind and it has impacted me severely. After going through some very tough years recently and being very close to ending it all, I made the decision to turn life upside down and turn my struggle into something positive.

On June 2nd, I have left behind my home, my friends & my job to cycle 30.000km in a lap around the world all solo.
Just packing a tent and some spare tubes. Frankly, I have no clue what I'm getting into. But I'm confident I will figure it out and get it done somehow. I'm putting my resilience and perseverance to the test.

I'm taking this opportunity to raise funds. What I've gone through I wouldn't wish upon anyone, and I am dead set on helping men in need. Heavy depression and loneliness have tried kicking my butt in the past, but the tables have turned. I will be the one kicking butt from now on. For myself & for all my fellow bros around the world.

I am putting my nose to the grindstone for the next year or two to make this happen. Putting in literal blood, sweat and tears to cross planet Earth on two wheels.
But alas, cycling by itself doesn't magically generate money. That's where you come in!

Mental health issues can be the most devastating, life-altering and debilitating thing. I need your help kicking its butt.

Jump aboard the CHOOCHOO TRAIN & support the cause!
LET'S GET THIS DONE BOYS & GIRLS!

You can follow the journey on @thegreatchoochoo on instragram:
https://www.instagram.com/thegreatchoochoo/

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I'm cycling around the world. Yep, the entire thing: The Himalaya's, the Pamir Highway, the Great Divide. All of it. I'll travel solo and carry nothing more than some clothes, spare tubes, and a tent.
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2 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Tom Mourik
€ 20

Na lang passief volgen maar wel dagelijks genieten van je geweldige fietsavontuur, vond ik het ook wel eens tijd om een duit in het zakkie te doen. Keep that train rollin! En kan niet wachten tot je in die pinquingrot slaapt haha. Groeten, Tom Mourik (Bassist Cervus).

2 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Tom Mourik
€ 20

Na lang passief volgen maar wel dagelijks genieten van je geweldige fietsavontuur, vond ik het ook wel eens tijd om een duit in het zakkie te doen. Keep that train rollin! En kan niet wachten tot je in die pinquingrot slaapt haha. Groeten, Tom Mourik (Bassist Cervus).

2 hour(s) ago
I cycled 7500 km

We're in Pakistan! First 25% in the pocket.

2 hour(s) ago
I cycled 7500 km

We're in Pakistan! First 25% in the pocket.

9 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
€ 10

Inspiring journey for a worthy cause!

9 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
€ 10

Inspiring journey for a worthy cause!

11 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
€ 100

Bit late to the party want ik zit niet zo veel op Instagram, maar waardeer zeker wat je doet! Keep it up, stay safe, stay me(n)tal

11 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
€ 100

Bit late to the party want ik zit niet zo veel op Instagram, maar waardeer zeker wat je doet! Keep it up, stay safe, stay me(n)tal

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Hein Van Gennip
€ 10
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Hein Van Gennip
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Mariska Garritsen
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16 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Alessio Mangraviti
€ 100

Dear Juriaan (hope this is how it is written),
I had the chance to know about your deeds via my dear friend Stefano Carisi, who joined you for part of your long journey.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything you are doing. I unfortunately, or fortunately, I don't know, had the chance to understand the importance of men's mental health, which has been neglected for so long.
Keep pushing. Hope many are with you like I am.
You are inspiring.
Stay safe.
Ciao,
Alessio

16 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Alessio Mangraviti
€ 100

Dear Juriaan (hope this is how it is written),
I had the chance to know about your deeds via my dear friend Stefano Carisi, who joined you for part of your long journey.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything you are doing. I unfortunately, or fortunately, I don't know, had the chance to understand the importance of men's mental health, which has been neglected for so long.
Keep pushing. Hope many are with you like I am.
You are inspiring.
Stay safe.
Ciao,
Alessio

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
€ 25

Heldhaftig om dit te doen voor zo'n onderbelichte, maar grote groep mensen !

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
€ 25

Heldhaftig om dit te doen voor zo'n onderbelichte, maar grote groep mensen !

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
€ 25

Heldhaftig om dit te doen voor zo'n onderbelichte, maar grote groep mensen !

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
€ 25

Heldhaftig om dit te doen voor zo'n onderbelichte, maar grote groep mensen !

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You rock Jur! Such an important topic to raise awareness for. XOXO Red ♥️

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You rock Jur! Such an important topic to raise awareness for. XOXO Red ♥️

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