The Ride4Sight Foundation will cycle for Nepal on Sunday, 14 June 2026
Joost and Olivier are the initiators of the Ride4Sight Foundation: a cycling event in memory of their father, Paul Boontje.
With this special initiative, they bring people together during the annual Paul’s Classic to get active, connect, and make an impact. During this charity ride, you can choose your own challenge: 50 or 80 kilometres.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cyclist, riding an e-bike or a road bike, everyone is welcome. You can participate individually or as part of a team, for example with colleagues, friends, or your sports club.
Sunday, 14 June will be all about sport, togetherness, and supporting an important cause: making eye care in Nepal possible.
With the funds raised, together with the Ride4Sight Foundation, we are building the new Simara Eye Hospital in the Madhesh province of Nepal. A place where thousands of people will gain access to essential eye care.
Does your heart beat faster for cycling, and would you like to contribute to this special initiative?
Sign up via the Ride4Sight website using the button below. Don’t wait too long—there is space for a maximum of 200 participants.
Not cycling, but still want to help build the new Simara Eye Hospital?
Then give Joost or Olivier a helping push and make a donationvia the Ride4Sight website..
This is what we have achieved
Service delivery
- Over 1,145,000 adults and children screened
- Over 23,200 cataract and other eye surgeries performed
- Over 26,300 glasses provided
Education
- More than 3,900 healthcare workers, teachers, and volunteers trained
- 73 ophthalmologists and 18 optometrists educated and trained
- 113 ophthalmic nurses trained
Infrastructure
- 20 eye clinics opened and renovated
- 2,238 eye clinics equipped with modern ophthalmic equipment and medical supplies
Awareness raising
- More than 2,000,000 children and adults reached with awareness and education
* Figures from 2021 to 2024
