Raised: 230%
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Raised so far: £2,296.00
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My story

 

Paul, Jonathan, Toby, Robert and Zoe are taking part inthe Mongol Rally 2008. A charity driving adventure covering 10,000 miles in 4 weeks from Hyde Park, London to Ulaan Baatar, the capital city of Mongolia. No support crew. No fancy 4x4 jeeps. The rules state that you must drive a wholly unsuitable vehicle, ideally bought from a scrapyard for about 20 quid with a pathetically small engine.

For our trusty steeds we have chosen a pair of Austin Maestros... the car that was the zenith of British automotive technology back in the 1970’s.  No power, no style and no reliability - ideal for traveling a third of the way round the earth.

We are hoping to raise nearly £3000 for Mercy Corps, Hope and Homes for Children, and Great Ormond St. Hospital. All the money you donate will go direct to these Charities! For all the details of our Charities, and up to date news of our adventure - check out www.austinpowered.co.uk

Many thanks - Team AustinPowered.

Thank you for your support! - Jonathan and Jean Burt Donation by RVC Library Staff 14/09/08  

Well done!! Donation by Pat and Ken Webb 14/09/08  

Huge support! Many many thanks! - Jonathan Donation by King Charles The Martyr Potters Bar 14/09/08  

Better late sponsorship than no sponsorship I suppose. Well done! Looks like quite an adventure! Donation by Louise W 04/09/08  

Good luck all the way to the finishing post! Donation by Sue G (Zoe's colleague) 10/08/08  

All the best Rob, looks like you all got away okay. Looking forward to the stories on you return to work !! Donation by Stuart Holroyd 23/07/08  

Good luck! Hope you've got some jelly babies wtih you Rob! Donation by Angelique & Mark 21/07/08  

More from the dancing ladies Donation by Mary & Sandra 20/07/08  

Good luck. If all else fails, hairy string worked for the Dinsdales – don't forget to take some! Donation by Jan and Alan Harber 17/07/08  

Best of British! Donation by Chris White 17/07/08  

Reckon you'd be better off in something Japanese (or even Italian!) Donation by Nick Barnes 17/07/08  

Watch out for that bloke wearing a mankini in Kasakstan Burty! Donation by Ben Smith 16/07/08  

You Hillyards are a crazy bunch! Good luck out there! Donation by "Swims" (aka Emma Probert) 09/07/08  

Tracking you will be easy - long trail of smoke and parts. Your father never learned either! Have fun and see you when you get back. Donation by Cath and Geoff 04/07/08  

Well done - really proud of you.. good luck all x Donation by Lou Sheldrick 03/07/08  

What amazing charities you are supporting as part of this awesome adventure - good luck! Donation by Kathryn W 30/06/08  

The quiz on 10th May for GOSH was a huge success! Many thanks to all that came, and also those who donated raffle prizes! Donation by Charity Quiz Night - 10th May 2008 17/05/08  

The Cafe have kindly donated £500 to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity Donation by Church of King Charles The Martyr - Open Door Cafe 17/05/08  

Toby's op at GOSH a year ago today ! Good luck guys ! Donation by Nicky & Steve Marlow 15/05/08  

That's a really long way to push a car! Donation by Claire & Dale Smith 11/05/08  

Mary was in GOSH too, when she was a baby! Donation by Mike & Mary 09/05/08  

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* Total raised online: £2,296.00
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