Trent Voices: Mark Quattrocchi '08 Cycles Around the World for Charity

On July 7th, 2014, Trent alumnus Mark Quattrocchi '08 departed on a two-year cycling journey around the globe, travelling across 40 countries, 5 continents, and 35,000km, all while raising money for Free the Children's Adopt-A-Village program. The impressive trip has raised over $48,000 in support of education in underprivileged communities around the world.\n\nBeginning in Sanya, China, where he spent time as an international teacher at a Canadian school, Mark cycled home to his small town of Rideau Ferry, Ontario, turning his dream of biking across the world into a reality. Mark experienced vast cultures, unique food, beautiful off-the-beaten-path landscapes, and friendly hospitality along the way. It's a journey he'll never forget.\n\nCycling anywhere from 70 to 130km each day, then camping out in a tent by night, the trip was both physically and emotionally strenuous for the 28 year old. Yet, despite facing difficulty along the way, Mark's passion for education and the success of his fundraising efforts for Free the Children continued to motivate him.\n\nIn June 2016 Mark's spectacular journey came to an end when he cycled across the border into Canada and arrived at home. Raising money for Free the Children's Adopt-A-Village program along the way, Mark's ride has helped to build schools in Rural China, India, Kenya, and Ecuador. With each school costing $10,000 to build, Mark is still working towards his ultimate goal of raising $50,000 for the charity, which will support the completion of a fifth and final school in Nicaragua. To support Mark and Free the Children, click here.\n\nMark completed his Bachelor of Education at Trent University in 2012, having already completed his undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Greek & Roman Studies at the university.\n\nHaving accomplished his goal of biking around the world, Mark is currently focusing on writing a book about his experiences. He is also speaking about his ride in locations around Eastern Ontario. He calls his talk, "Finding Your Bicycle Ride."\n\nVisit Mark's website, www.oneadventureplease.com, to read about his experience.\n\nListen to the full podcast to hear about Mark's cycling trip across the world.,Original location: http://trenttalks.podbean.com/e/trent-alumnus-mark-quattrocchi-%e2%80%9…