British Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, Lee Sheridan, will once again be joining the Team Dai Challenge – a four day cycling challenge to raise money for good causes.
This year’s Team Dai Cycling Challenge covers over 375km through some of Laos’ most remote and spectacular landscapes raising funds for a cause that changes lives. Starting from Vieng Kham, a team of 35 riders will all ride nearly 400 km on a mix of paved and unpaved roads, tackling more than 2,800 meters of climbing as we journey through valleys, caves, riversides, and dramatic karst scenery.
The goal of the challenge is to raise at least $15,000 for Lone Buffalo, an organisation that has spent over a decade transforming opportunities for young people in rural Laos, where access to quality education and life skills training is limited. As a UK-registered charity with deep local roots, the organization provides free English classes, youth development, and leadership training, directly benefiting 200–250 students each year and indirectly impacting hundreds more through its alumni and community initiatives. Their track record speaks for itself: in just the last three years, 271 new students have joined, 101 have graduated high school, and an impressive 93% have gone on to higher education, with 13 receiving international scholarships. These outcomes prove not only the immediate value of Lone Buffalo’s work, but also the long-term transformation it delivers to one of the most disadvantaged regions in the world.
Yet this progress is at risk. With the sudden freezing of US development funds, the organization faces a budget shortfall that threatens the continuity of its programs. Sponsorship is now essential to ensure that students do not lose access to life-changing education and development opportunities. With support, Lone Buffalo can maintain its 10 English classes, continue training future teachers through its Community Teacher Development Programme, and expand the reach of its environmental initiative, Green Buffalo, into schools, temples, and local markets.
If you are able to support, either through your business or personally, donations can be made via https://givebutter.com/teamdai2025/leesheridan or if you would prefer cash or BCEL transfers please reach out to Lee on business@bbglao.org or 020 5550 2424.