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LATEST UPDATE:

 

We did it!! The team are back from their adventure safe and sound and you find out how they got on here: www.nissanmissionmorocco2012.com

 

There are plenty of short films, blogs and photos for you to look at, and there's still time to donate on this page should you wish to show your support to both the team and The Afghanistan Trust.

 

Thank you so much from all of the team :)

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Please support our team on this challenging expediton setting off on 18th April 2012 for two weeks to North Africa, with the aim of raising money for a really worthy cause - the Afghanistan Trust www.afghanistantrust.org/ 

  

Four brave soldiers (below) from the Parachute Regiment will be leading the expedition - each of them having suffered a serious injury whilst serving in Afghanistan. They will be going on a challenging expedition to brave "surviving in the desert" in North Africa together with a team from Nissan-  so please donate what you can to support this worthy cause!

 

Sgt Jackson (29) - "The last year has been tough and I have had to work hard to adapt to the limitations imposed upon me by my new injury.  Mission Morocco will give me the chance to prove that my injuries are no barrier to me taking part in a challenging overseas expedition." 

 

Pte Burns (25) - "I have recently returned to work full time after being injured in Afghanistan last year.  The rehabilitation process has been a real challenge but I hope Mission Morocco will give me the opportunity to prove how far I have come and that my injuries will not prevent me from taking part in the challenges that we will face in Morocco."

 

Pte Urquhart (20) - "After spending the last year recovering from my injuries I am really looking forward to the challenges we will face in Morocco.  The injuries that my colleagues and myself have will make the tests tough but I'm confident that we can work together to overcome them."

 

Pte Vidler (22) - "It is great that we are being given the opportunity to take part in a challenging expedition like this.  Having to deal with my injury over the last year has been hard but will stand me in good stead for the challenges we will face in Morocco."

 

Also attending from Nissan are:

 

Rachael Gregory - 4x4 Product Manager, Nissan GB

Helen Marshall - Customer Services Manager, Nissan GB

Matt Thomas - Aftersales Performance Manager, Nissan GB

Paul Lloyd - Dealer Principal, West Way Nissan Manchester

Jess Tanner - Sales Operations, Nissan GB

 

 

We are really grateful for any support you can offer the charity either by donating online or texting PARA55 £10 to 70070.

 

Once in the wild deserts of North Africa, the teams will undergo various challenges to test their desert survival skills and ability to work as a team. Having only basic facilities and wild camping every night, the list of challenges include:

 - A cross-desert 4x4 navigation task

- A midnight desert walk to a “safe house” 

- A dawn raid exercise led by members of the Parachute Regiment.

- The biggest challenge of them all will be a 10 mile march to the end the trip, in the style of the iconic Parachute Regiment selection test.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

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My updates 13

We're back! And we're ouched that people are still donating and supporting us..Thank you!

17/05/12 13:34

About to dock in Portsmouth! The team are looking forward to catching up with friends and family when they get back!

01/05/12 14:17

Made it back to Spain-all challenges completed!! Will arrive back at Nissan approx 16:30 tues afternoon!

29/04/12 18:25

Last minute packing now for the Navaras..but we are pretty much ready to go! Bring on 6am..we're setting off from Nissan HQ in Rickmansworth!

17/04/12 17:03

Just seen the final images of the four Navaras with all the sponsorship on - they are going to look great!

11/04/12 13:54

My Team

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Mission Morocco 2012

My company

My charity

The Parachute Regiment Afghanistan Trust

The Parachute Regiment Afghanistan Trust

Charity Registration No. 1121647

The Afghanistan Trust gives assistance to soldiers of The Parachute Regiment who were wounded in action, or the dependants of those killed in action in Afghanistan. It achieves this through financial and welfare support. It also sustains the memories of the loss of life and sacrifices made

Donations 85

Donation by Sarah Phillips on 11/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Hayley Boyce on 11/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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We are proud of our forces and this is a great opportunity to support those who end up with life changing injuries. Good luck from Aura Corporation

Donation by Steve Oliver on 11/04/12

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with your mission guys. x

Donation by Cheryl Johnson on 11/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck. Very worthy cause

Donation by Fiona Morrison on 11/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck,I'm a friend of Diane limb and my son is a serving para awaiting a medical discharge with PTSD so a very worthy cause

Donation by Denise Robinson on 11/04/12

£10.00

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Wishing you all the best from the Compton Clan - me, Shane, Ryley and Bump x x x x x

Donation by Natalie Compton on 11/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 10/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing you all the best on your mission.

Donation by Lisa Elkins on 10/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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All the best to the team! See you all when the mission is completed. Good luck! Maya xXx

Donation by Maya Patel on 10/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Jelf is delighted to support such a great cause and wish everyone involved the best of luck.

Donation by Gary Wilson on 10/04/12

£250.00

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ROI are proud to support Mission Morocco and wish the team all the very best.

Donation by Nigel Sandiford on 10/04/12

£600.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 09/04/12

£5.00

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Good luck to everyone involved - glad to be a part of Mission Morocco 2012 :)

Donation by Carolanne Bamford on 05/04/12

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Good luck from the team at TMW

Donation by Sam Eccles on 05/04/12

£250.00

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Great cause, it's a pleasure to support you all. Best of luck on your adventures!

Donation by Ignition - Superior Automotive Training on 05/04/12

£1,800.00

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Swift Leisure wish everyone good luck on this fantastic cause we are delighted to be supporting you.

Donation by Nick Page Swift Leisure on 05/04/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and Best Wishes from everyone at Clarion GB Ltd.

Donation by Clarion GB Ltd on 05/04/12

£250.00

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EWA Limited are delighted to support such a worthy cause. We wish the expedition team all the very best of luck with the Mission

Donation by EWA Limited on 04/04/12

£500.00

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Contact Advantage are absolutely delighted to support such a fantastic cause. Good Luck to you all & "Be Ready for Anything!"

Donation by Contact Advantage Ltd on 04/04/12

£1,100.00

+ £275.00 Gift Aid

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This cause is close to the hearts of all employees at Gain Solutions. We are proud to be involved in such a worthwhile project. Good luck to everyone.

Donation by Phil Robinson on 03/04/12

£1,000.00

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Best of luck for a very worthy cause from everyone at SMH Fleet Solutions

Donation by Claire Finch on 28/03/12

£250.00

Donation by Chris Dodge on 28/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Tony Cook on 26/03/12

£100.00

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HCR Relocation are absolutely delighted to support such a fantastic cause. Good Luck to all involved!

Donation by HCR Relocation on 26/03/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£12,500.00
  • Offline donations£21,464.00
  • Text donations£75.00
  • Total raised£34,039.00
  • Gift Aid£791.25

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