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Cool Runnings Rickshaw Run with Paul and Joe

Joe Polastre is raising money for Frank Water Projects

Participants: Paul Cable and Joe Polastre

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Rickshaw Run Spring 2012 - Frank Water Projects · 5 April 2012 ·

Frank Water sets up sustainable, community-owned clean water projects in some of the most water-scarce communities globally. To date we've worked with 789 communities, providing access to safe, clean drinking water to over 546,059 people. Join us and be part of the solution.

Story

<p>Paul and Joe are embarking on a 3-wheeled adventure to cross 3,000km of India (that's 1,875mi to Americans) in a motorized rickshaw. &nbsp;Yes, it only has 3 wheels, yes it will likely break down every day, and yes a horse probably goes faster. &nbsp;Some say that we shouldn't tell our parents that the organizers specifically told us, <em>"Individuals who have taken part in past adventures have been permanently disfigured, seriously disabled and even lost their life." </em>&nbsp;Yes, it is that serious.</p> <p>Why would we do such a thing? &nbsp;Because the money that we raise (and 30 other teams of people just as crazy as us) will go to charities that need it.</p> <p>That means that I'm asking if you'd be so kind as to sponsor my rickshaw. &nbsp;The money will go to 2 great organizations:</p> <p>- The Frank Water Project, which brings clean water technology and projects to small towns across india (with 70 projects thus far). &nbsp;<strong>Donate on this page!</strong></p> <p>- RARE Disease Network, specifically for Sanfilippo, a rare genetic disease affecting children that has promise for a cure.<br><strong>Donate at <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2949103849">http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2949103849</a></strong></p> <p>We'll take whatever you can spare. &nbsp;We'll even buy you a beer. &nbsp;We'll take a photo en route with an item of your choosing. &nbsp;Because we're nice guys.</p> <p><strong>But WAIT! One more thing. If you sponsor us to the tune of $100 or more, we will give you the once in a lifetime opportunity to put an image -- any image! -- of your choice on our rickshaw. </strong>&nbsp;Could be a company logo or a picture of a cute kitten. &nbsp;Space is limited, but our &nbsp;rickshaw will be tricked out, and this is your chance to be in all of our photos and blogs and show what an outstanding individual you or your company is.</p> <p>You can track read our blogs and track our progress from April 5 through April 22 at <a href="http://rickshawrun12s.theadventurists.com/coolrunnings">http://rickshawrun12s.theadventurists.com/coolrunnings</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Donation summary

Total
£555.00
+ £62.50 Gift Aid
Online
£455.00
Offline
£100.00

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