When Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines in November 2013, 6,000 died and 1.1 million homes were destroyed. The following month, All Hands Volunteers had people on the ground to provide aid and rebuild lives.

The Mattapoisett-based nonprofit still has volunteers there, and two tri-town residents will travel to Tacloban in the Philippines to participate in the four-day cycling tour “Rise Up Ride On 2” in August.

“Once disaster hits there’s a lot of media surrounding the event,” said Heidi Dubreuil of Rochester. “And then something fills the media space and people are onto something else.”

Dubreuil, who is All Hands’ engagement associate, will participate along with Mattapoisett resident and Sippican Week reporter Georgia Sparling to raise funds and awareness for those struck by the typhoon.

The 200-mile ride will trace the typhoon’s path from Sulangan Island, Guiuan in Eastern Samar to Ormoc City in Western Leyte.

The goal is to raise $50,000 for All Hands ongoing efforts in the disaster zone. There are still 11 open slots out of 20. Each rider is tasked with raising $2,500.

With four-days of 50-mile rides facing them, including obstacles such as high heat, mountains and rainstorms, Dubreuil and Sparling said they expect a tough ride, much different than the gentle tri-town routes they’re accustomed to.

But they say it’s for a great cause.

“I feel like I barely knew that two typhoons hit the Philippines,” said Sparling. “When you can go and be with the people that experienced that, it really changes your view on what’s important.”

While Sparling has traveled abroad extensively, including visits to Ireland, Kazakhstan and a six-year stay in China, this will be Dubreuil’s first time leaving the country.

“I’ve never traveled outside of the U.S., and I’ve got two small boys,” Dubreuil said. “Being away for ten days is out of my comfort zone.”

All Hands Executive Director Erik Dyson persuaded both to participate as the nonprofit’s stateside representatives.

While both ride regularly, cycling 50 miles a day is above and beyond their usual routines. To build endurance, Dubreuil and Sparling have been training this summer.

The two are looking forward to experiencing a new culture, and raising money for those who lost their homes, schools and livelihoods in the typhoons.

“We’re going to show the people in the Philippines that we’re with them and they haven’t been forgotten,” Sparling said.

After landing in the Philippines, riders will get a briefing on All Hands Project Leyte.

Immediately after the Typhoon Haiyan hit, volunteers deconstructed homes that weren’t structurally sound and built temporary shelters. Starting in December 2014, construction began on 40 homes in the area that will be built to withstand a typhoon.

Dubreuil said All Hands takes a slightly different approach than other emergency relief groups. Volunteers have constructed a safe communal kitchen space for families and films nights for children who might otherwise be on the street.

“We like to say we’re not your ordinary disaster organization,” Dubreuil said.

Learn more about “Rise Up Ride On 2” at riseuprideon.crowdsterapp.com. Follow the links to Dubreuil and Sparling’s individual donation pages. To mail donations, send a check to 6 County Road Suite 6 Mattapoisett, MA 02739. Checks should be made out to All Hands Volunteers with Rise Up Ride On 2 in the memo. All donations are tax deductible.