Ben Bland
Bad Black Cabs - Screwball Rally 2010
Fundraising for The Aspinall Foundation
Story
Between 16th and 20th September 2010, we the highly-trained crew of the (soon-to-be) legendary race car known as the Bad Black Cab
will be pushing the limits of human endurance in a full-bore, top gear,
peddle-to-the-metal, balls-to-the-wall sprint around western Europe.
They say the most dangerous job in the world is that of the North Atlantic crab fisherman (or woman), or perhaps the lonesome lumberjack (or -Jill). But there is one career that makes crab fisherman seem about as hard as amateur lawn bowlers*. No job on Earth comes close to the lethal challenge of driving a black cab. A black cab driven by us, that is; three half-witted men tearing up 2,000 miles of roads through mountains and wilderness, in a twenty year-old diesel banger decked out like a low-rate strip joint.
That's right, we're laughing in the face of inevitable death (or leg cramp) on this year's Screwball Rally (http://bit.ly/scrwbl).
Of course there's a good cause behind all this, possibly the greatest cause of all. We're looking for donations from you, yes you, to our chosen charity. No amount is too small (or large) and every little helps, so feel the GUILT!!
About the Charity
Perhaps no charity in the world performs a more important role than the Aspinalls Foundation. Based in Kent, the Foundation raises funds for the rare and endangered species kept at Howletts and Port Lympe animal parks. Among these species is the mighty Honey Badger which, as all world-wise people should well know, is the most fearless creature on earth.
No, really: http://bit.ly/hnybgr
Your generous donation will not only help to protect the world's honey badger population but also to improve our knowledge of these enigmatic (and did we mention FEARLESS?) furry beasts. The more we know about the honey badger, the safer we will be. Without a donation from you, the human race will move one step closer towards extermination at the crushing jaws of the world's ultimate badger.
From the JustGiving guys.
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.
They say the most dangerous job in the world is that of the North Atlantic crab fisherman (or woman), or perhaps the lonesome lumberjack (or -Jill). But there is one career that makes crab fisherman seem about as hard as amateur lawn bowlers*. No job on Earth comes close to the lethal challenge of driving a black cab. A black cab driven by us, that is; three half-witted men tearing up 2,000 miles of roads through mountains and wilderness, in a twenty year-old diesel banger decked out like a low-rate strip joint.
That's right, we're laughing in the face of inevitable death (or leg cramp) on this year's Screwball Rally (http://bit.ly/scrwbl).
Of course there's a good cause behind all this, possibly the greatest cause of all. We're looking for donations from you, yes you, to our chosen charity. No amount is too small (or large) and every little helps, so feel the GUILT!!
About the Charity
Perhaps no charity in the world performs a more important role than the Aspinalls Foundation. Based in Kent, the Foundation raises funds for the rare and endangered species kept at Howletts and Port Lympe animal parks. Among these species is the mighty Honey Badger which, as all world-wise people should well know, is the most fearless creature on earth.
No, really: http://bit.ly/hnybgr
Your generous donation will not only help to protect the world's honey badger population but also to improve our knowledge of these enigmatic (and did we mention FEARLESS?) furry beasts. The more we know about the honey badger, the safer we will be. Without a donation from you, the human race will move one step closer towards extermination at the crushing jaws of the world's ultimate badger.
From the JustGiving guys.
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.
*NOTE: Lawn bowls reputedly has the highest death rate of any sport. Ironic, that.