On 24th July 2010 Mike, Alan and Filippo will be heading off in a 1.2l car for Mongolia as part of the Mongol Rally. We'll be travelling through Europe, into Turkey, then Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, some other 'stans' then through Russia into Mongolia. We're also heading along the Pamir Highway, one of the highest 'highways' in the world, along the border of Afghanistan. Basically we're taking a wholly unsuitable car through some of the most remote parts of the world with absolutely no support system to back us up. All in all it should be a pretty crazy time.
We need your help though. This isn't just for a laugh, we're raising money for the CNCF - Christina Noble Children's Foundation, who do all sorts of good for children in Mongolia. We are aiming to raise £1,100 from you lovely people so any sort of donations will be welcome.
Just for the record this is not an easy, or safe trip. This is taken from the Mongol Rally website:
Is the Mongol rally safe?
No, of course it's not safe. You will be driving through some very remote places in wholly unsuitable vehicles with no support system whatsoever. It is a highly risky and dangerous thing to do. In the past team members have been mugged, attacked or involved in serious car accidents which have left them permanently damaged. You need to understand that while the website is written in what we like to think is a light tone, the Mongol Rally is really very, very dangerous and taking part massively increases your chances of dying compared with staying at home. Consider it carefully and read the rules page of the website to familiarise yourself with the fact that there is absolutely no back-up or support provided. You need to be sure you're made of the right stuff to undertake the rally. Afterall, if you want safety guarantees, or indeed guarantees that anything will happen a certain way, then there are plenty of package holidays to be had.
Raised so far: £1,662.00
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Donation by Andy Hellon on 01/10/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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From various people at Lansbury Lawrence. Donation by Michael Dickie on 08/09/10 |
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Donation by Sarah on 26/08/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Caroline Kubala on 22/08/10 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Margaret Horn on 13/08/10 |
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Donation by christine mckellar on 09/08/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck and safe return Stewart and Heather Donation by Heather Todd on 03/08/10 |
£50.00 |
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Donation by shiona munn on 27/07/10 |
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You lot are nuts! Donation by Alan Botter on 26/07/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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You have to play "Crosstown Traffic" and "All Along the Watchtower" 24/7 for the whole trip...ok? Good! Donation by Alexander Morton on 20/07/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Dickie this is going to make Genghis look like an amateur. Try not to get mauled by a bear. Donation by Michael Reid on 19/07/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Michael and others. Keep safe! Donation by Iain & Liz Clark on 14/07/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Wishing you all the best of luck. Remember - drive carefully! Donation by Denise Smith on 05/07/10 |
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Good luck and God bless! Donation by Irene Strachan on 05/07/10 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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GOOD LUCK MICHAEL AND CO - YOU WILL NEED -IT AND KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR POOR MOTHER! Donation by Sandra mcintosh on 05/07/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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good job and good luck see you in ulan bator sebastiano Donation by sebastiano favaro on 15/06/10 |
£15.00 |
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I hope everything goes well and have a fab experience! Donation by Jim Divers on 03/06/10 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Guys! (Alan stay in contact with your Mum she will worry about you out there!) Mum's friend Jennie Donation by Jennie Carruthers on 28/05/10 |
£10.00 |
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Dickie,Alan&Fillipo all the best with the drive to Mongolia!!!!!! hope you guys don't have to rely on Mike the Mechanic. You'll have a great time! Donation by Struz on 27/05/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck guys, have a good time in Durkadurkastan! Donation by David Graham on 26/05/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck, sounds like a fantastic adventure! Donation by Jen Davis on 26/05/10 |
£20.00 |
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That is one epic adventure, I am so jealous. Good luck, have an awesome time and get home safely. xxx Donation by Fiona Davidson on 26/05/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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all the best Donation by arctic creative on 25/05/10 |
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Looking forward to the crazy stories, keep practicing your driving Mike! Donation by Fiona Lowther on 22/05/10 |
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Good luck from all at McTaggart Group, Dalry, Scotland. Donation by Ally Anderson on 19/05/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,647.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £15.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,662.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £364.97 |
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