Bruno and I enjoyed the tour so much and were so happy about the incredible donation of around €68.000 that we decided there had to be a sequel. This time on the continent for which we would like to advocate so much in Alicia's name. The Idea: From Alicia's hometown of Ambato, Ecuador, where she grew up, where her parents' house is and where she is buried, until DKMS headquarters in Santiago de Chile. 

During Alicia's battle against leukemia, we often talked about our dream of traveling through South America along the Pan-American Highway. Now I would like to make this wish come true with Bruno. We hope that the route will attract more attention in South America and encourage registration and donations. Starting in Ecuador, through Peru and Bolivia finally to Chile -the tour will take us for 5.500 km on an Adventure for a good cause. We look forward to countless, enriching encounters, breathtaking landscapes and to the fact that after almost 90.000 meters of altitude gain through the Andes, the pain in my legs will give way to joy and a feeling of happiness to be able to contribute to the fight against leukemia. Because that's what it's all about: Giving new hope to people in South America! You can help too…