The Automobile Association's Historical Vehicle Challenge
John o'Groats to Land's End
24 - 29 June 2006
The challenge:
A group of AA patrols and employees drove nine historical AA patrol vehicles from John o'Groats to Land's End to raise money for GOSH. The vehicles came from every decade from the 1950s onwards, and all of them made it all the way!
Some of the vehicles made stops at AA Call Centres in Newcastle, Cheadle and Oldbury (Birmingham) and at Cribbs Causeway Shopping Centre in Bristol.
The Vehicles included:
1951 Land Rover
1959 BSA M21 Sidecar unit
1964 Mini van
1970 Morris Minor
1977 Triumph Tiger
1978 Ford Escort
They covered up to 250 miles each day and averaged a speed of only 30mph.
Why?
Three of the AA patrols involved have a personal interest in the challenge, as they have young children who have suffered from serious illness or injury requiring specialist care. We wanted to do something to help other children who find themselves in need of similar care.
It's not too late - please dig deep and sponsor us online.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please sponsor us now!
Many thanks for your support. www.TheAA.com
Raised so far: £18,712.64
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Donation by Greg Sudell on 08/05/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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anonymous Donation by Carole Enefer on 08/05/06 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Ramjet on 06/05/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Keep motoring and get a good atlas Donation by Chris Craddock on 15/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck to all Donation by Alf Short on 11/04/06 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck mate Donation by Baz on 10/04/06 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck and a safe journey. Donation by Bill on 10/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Bob thanks for letting me in on such a good cause Donation by Derek Lampard on 04/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by David Boaden on 03/04/06 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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My Wife's life was saved by the Hospital,in 1935. Whish I could have been with you all. Donation by Les Haines on 02/04/06 |
£20.00 |
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Best of Luck, my thoughts will be with you Donation by Bob Barrow on 01/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by John Gormley on 31/03/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck, are you going to post photos after the event? Donation by Richard Lee (Dick) on 31/03/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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The guy on the bike better have an iron butt! Donation by Big Mark on 30/03/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by mark rogers on 30/03/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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I hope there are no breakdowns!! Donation by Karen Allen on 30/03/06 |
£50.00 |
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Donation by Alex Proudley on 30/03/06 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Ron & Jen Martin on 29/03/06 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,708.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £17,004.64 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £18,712.64 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £331.41 |
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