Meet Rodney, Christian music DJ for 25 years in Perth, who discovered his true passion working with Compassion Ministries eight years ago. WATCH ON YOUTUBE Rodney is a husband, father, cyclist, blogger and podcaster from Perth Western Australia. "I work full time for Compassion Australia, releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name." He has crossed Australia 6 times by bike as well as cycling in Canada and making two trips to cycle in India. In this episode Rodney shares stories of those travels as well as the reasons behind the journeys. He plans to cycle across Australia again in September 2022 with up to 30 other bicyclists, a documentary video crew, and a support team of 12. It will take a month to cross from the Indian Ocean in Perth to New South Wales on the Pacific Ocean. Support this epic journey across Australia for children in need. Ride for Compassion sees cyclists and support crew take to the road to help raise money for vulnerable children living in poverty. What is Coast to Coast? The ride will be a one-month, 4,000km journey from Perth to Newcastle in September/October where cyclists ride from the beautiful beaches of Western Australia, across the rugged Nullarbor, to the bustling east coast city of Newcastle. Each cyclist undertakes extensive training before the event, pays for their on-road costs, and raises funds for the work of Compassion. How can you help? You can help by sponsoring a child or donating to help meet the urgent needs of Compassion assisted children who are facing unthinkable hardships. This can include those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, children whose parents have left, died, or unable to provide for them, children exposed to exploitation and children with special needs. Business Sponsorships Have your business’s logo on the cyclists’ jerseys by sponsoring the Ride. Your support will help cover the costs of this special event. To express interest please contact Rodney Olsen at [email protected] With the worldwide pandemic, poverty around the world has risen dramatically. The team is aiming to raise $600,000 and see 150 children sponsored from Africa, Asia, Central and South America and around the world. Will you be part of this incredible impact? How you can help right now http://www.RideForCompassion.com Why has Rodney dedicated his entire life to this work? For children living in extreme poverty. "I had quite an experience back during the 2008 global recession, seeing Compassion at work first hand. Our group had to be evacuated from Haiti during food riots. That's what convinced me to speak out on behalf of those living in poverty." Two years before the devastating Haiti earthquake he witnessed parents feeding their children a mixture of water, oil and dirt, creating mud pies so they wouldn't feel hungry. The price of food went up so high that poor families had no money to buy food. The government was not helpful and riots broke out in the streets of Port-au-Prince creating an extremely treacherously dangerous run to the airport. The city was on fire. He and his team barely escaped with their lives. Learn more at Rodney's podcast Rodney Olsen hosts inspirational guests who are kicking against the darkness until it bleeds daylight. Hear from people who are making this world a better place. https://www.bleedingdaylight.net/