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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A Great Cause - thanks for admistering Donation by Peter Eates on 06/09/06 |
£85.00 + £23.97 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations on a fantastic effort by all Donation by Lisa & Iain Gillespie on 31/08/06 |
£300.00 |
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Well done Guy's!!! Donation by Steve & Nicole Hughes on 02/08/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Amazing what can be acheived following a drunken night around the campfire!! Donation by Richard Mitton on 17/07/06 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done Andrea! Donation by Becky Rees on 12/07/06 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Glad you made it - Congrats Donation by Activant Solutions Ltd on 11/07/06 |
£100.00 |
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Donation by Anne Haynes on 07/07/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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one for gavin - loved the photos! Donation by Kat Findlay on 05/07/06 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Dave Dawson on 05/07/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Great knowing people with the desire and ability to make a differance with the backing of the AA Donation by John Woodhouse on 01/07/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Make sure you go the distance !! Donation by Peter & Jane Smith on 30/06/06 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Neil Armstrong on 30/06/06 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Praying that everything goes well. I hear the RAC are quite good if you break down... Donation by Rob Wingfield on 29/06/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck Andrea Donation by Roy Sands on 29/06/06 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Iv'e just met you all at TAUNTON en-route for Lands Ends. Good Luck! Donation by David Boaden on 28/06/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck guys (and gal) - see you soon! Donation by Gavin Hill-Smith on 27/06/06 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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A very worthy cause. Donation by Rod Small on 26/06/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Daddy xxxxxx Donation by Ellis and Daisy on 22/06/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Rachel Jennings on 21/06/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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I hope you have a Trouble-free journey! Donation by Chris Hillcoat on 18/06/06 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck and happy motoring! Donation by Sarah Corbett on 16/06/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Don't forget your padded cycle shorts Andrea Donation by chob on 16/06/06 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by ann pilkington on 16/06/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy yourselves and have a great time! Donation by Steve Nicholls on 16/06/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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All the best for the journey. Hope you make it. Donation by Chris Bridger on 14/06/06 |
£5.00 + £1.41 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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