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Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.   Most of you will know us, but hopefully some of you won't and you have still taken time out to read this......

Having spent time working in an amazing Mexican Restaurant (Coriander) we have become very interested in the Latin American culture.   We have decided to experience the life first-hand by setting out on a  huge adventure - travelling across many countries in Southern and Central America. In this time we decided we could not go that far across the world without trying in some small way to help.......................
OUR CHALLENGE
We will be trekking the Inca Trail in spring 2010 in support of Project Peru,a small, lively, totally voluntary UK-based charity offering food, clothes, health, shelter, education and fun to those in need in a country where nearly half the population exists on less than a dollar a day.

The Inca Trail is a physically challenging four day hike at high altitude (up to 13,776 feet).  The trail is often steep and the temperatures at night fall below zero.  The final destination is the ancient city of Machu Picchu. 

Not only that, but soon after we will be staying in the refuge for one month to volunteer and get to see first-hand how well the money is spent! In this time we will be working in the soup kitchens, helping building a new shelter, and most importantly having fun with these amazing people! 

While we are at the refuge we will be paying £5 a night each from our own pocket for food and accommodation.

 Please sponsor us and support the Project Peru refuge for children in the shanty towns of Lima.

PROJECT PERU
We have chosen Project Peru as your money will not be going to any middle man or on expenses.  98% of the money raised goes directly to the community we are helping.  During our month there, we will witness what the money raised is being spent on.    The project has created jobs for the community and raised awareness on a whole range of issues.  We have met the organisers and their infectious enthusiasm has rubbed off.
More information can be learnt using the website address below...

http://www.projectperu.org.uk/

Many thanks to coriander, who have agreed to sell Cusquna, a Peruvian beer in the restaurant. Form each bottle sold 50p is going directly to Project Peru..

 
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Thanks... Gracias

Good luck. Steve Lamb (Scouting friend of Andys) Donation by Steve Lamb 12/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on your trek, have fun! Love Auntie Elaine & Uncle Stephen Donation by Ste & Elaine 11/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

happy birthday Tori, lots of love from little bruv Nathy x luv u Donation by nathan edgar 03/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Merry belated birthday to you. Sorry I didn't see you on the day! Donation by Kelly Ryan 30/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

we are so proud of you for what your doing. best of luck to you both xxxxxxx Donation by kimmy, stu, ross and jay 29/10/09  

£50.00

happy birthday:) Donation by ksusha nova 28/10/09  

Lots of love! Donation by Emma and Lee! 28/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Wendy Nelmes 19/10/09  

£62.00 + £17.49 Gift Aid

This is a good cause.you are a caring couple.like your mum, lots of luck. Donation by shirley webb 16/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great time Donation by Anonymous 14/10/09  

Enjoy the experience as this will last a future lifetime! Lots of love to you both and GOOD LUCK! Donation by Grandad and Beryl 14/10/09  

£100.00

This is my pocket money but i luve my big sis and Tom soooo much and they will need lots to help all the poor people. Donation by zoe edgar 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good 4 u guys! Great project, Peru blew me away when i visited. Good luck! John Donation by john dwyer 12/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bunch of do-gooders. Donation by Iggy B 10/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good on you - best of luck!! Donation by Gerald Brooks 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a wonderful time guys..........enjoy every minute! Donation by Julie & Steve Nuttall 08/10/09  

£20.00

Good luck from Thailand Donation by Eric Bateson 08/10/09  

Good Luck Donation by robert veitch 06/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck guys!!!...have an amazing time!!!...xxx Donation by lucy holland 04/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Teen Symmetry supports this.... Donation by Teen Symmetry 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

With my donation amount I though I'd slip in between Jakey and Andy Howard - just where I'd like to be! Good luck Tony Blay! Donation by Leo Cooper 02/10/09  

£7.50 + £2.12 Gift Aid

Good luck :) Donation by Jenn Bramley 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I know Tone will spend this on things that are either a) illegal or b) immoral, but quite frankly I support this. xxxxx Donation by Jake Ash 30/09/09  

£10.00

good luck! Donation by Alex Fish 29/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

NICE ON TONY. Wife, and indeed children will benefit. Donation by Andy Howard 29/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sorry its not much but WELL DONE!!!! Donation by Lucy Woodbridge 29/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Enjoy your adventure, stay safe. P.S. your Dad is a programming legend Donation by Gareth Britton 29/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best wishes, Dave Donation by pp Dave Foxton 28/09/09  

£20.00

Go for it John (former colleague of Andy's at Siemens) Donation by John Hazeldene 25/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck guys! Donation by Chris Hurley 23/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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