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AM600 Challenge raises P1.7 million for charity

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Cheque handover: A total of P1.7million will be distributed to beneficiaries

Komatsu-AM600 Cycling Challenge continued its philanthropic work this week with the distribution of P1.7 million to deserving beneficiaries.

The proceeds were from the Komatsu-AM600 Cycling Challenge held in May.

The cycling challenge has been held in recent times in memory of former Debswana managing director, Albert Milton who passed away in August 2019. The cyclists covered 600km over three days from Jwaneng to Gaborone via Lobatse on day one, Gaborone to Mahalapye on day two and Mahalapye to Gaborone on day three.

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AM600 Challenge raises P1.7 million for charity

Komatsu-AM600 Cycling Challenge continued its philanthropic work this week with the distribution of P1.7 million to deserving beneficiaries.