AustinPowered - Mercy Corps
Page creator: Paul Hillyard
Event: Mongol Rally 2008
Event Date: 19th Jul 2008
Team Members: Paul Hillyard, Jonathan Burt, Toby Welch, Robert Cross, Zoe Hillyard
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About our charity : Mercy Corps Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided more than £750 million in assistance to people in 106 nations. Supported by headquarters in Europe and North America the agency's global programmes employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach more than 16.4 million people in over 35 countries. Over the past five years, more than 89% of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programmes that help people in need. For more information please visit www.mercycorps.org.uk Charity Registration No SC030289
Charity Registration No SC030289
Fundraising target:  £1,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 1,293.00
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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.

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Clare 02/09/2008 Bit late I know but well done Zoe, so pleased to have you back in one piece. What an inspirational trip! you never fail to surprise me 
Mary and John 30/08/2008 well done, Zoe, we're really proud of you 
Amy and Ben 15/08/2008 Many, many congrats on making it to Ulan Bataar. Brilliant! Welldone! 
Carol and Brian Stewart 03/08/2008 Well done you lot! Keep 'em going! 
Mary & Sandra 20/07/2008 More from the dancing ladies 
Ericfell 18/07/2008 Good luck Zoe & Paul. I look forward to hearing of your experiences. 
Asif 18/07/2008 Happy driving Rob......wont see you on Sat but good luck and keep us informed of all the b/downs, crashes and gaybar antics..! 
Sandra and John's pals 17/07/2008 Best of British Team! 
James French 17/07/2008 Rob, put your foot down - the RB3000 is on your tail... 
Simon Webb 16/07/2008 Good luck boys. Take comfort in the words of Han Solo "She may not look like much but she's got it w 
Gary Williams 16/07/2008 Toby - If they take you hostage, you're on your own. Midnight Express is a great film... 
Eamon Burke 14/07/2008 Good luck - sounds like lots of fun! 
sarah askwith 12/07/2008 Good luck Mr MP. Go Austin Powered go, grooooovy... 
DB 08/07/2008 Wishing you all the best. Good luck to you! 
Andy Goldie 07/07/2008 Bon Voyage. You are all very brave! Still struggling what to do with my mid life crisis..! Could be worse you could be using Allegros!  
Lou Sheldrick 03/07/2008 Don't die Burty! 
Bob 01/07/2008 Good luck to you all, What a fantastic event, I look forward to tracking your progress hopefully all the way to the finish line! 
John Pope 01/07/2008 With you in spirit - Good Luck 
Johnjo 30/06/2008 Good luck Paul and Zoe and we wish you all the best. Maybe Yak's Milk Tea works better than petrol!  
Kathryn W 30/06/2008 Va va voom! Come on the Austins, you can do it! 
Hornet 28/06/2008 May the roads rise to meet you. 
Steve Dixon 23/06/2008 Just drive on the left all the way... 
Kathryn 23/06/2008 I fear the worst.......... 
lorna & Steve 20/06/2008 A beautiful bag of 1p & 2ps !! 
STL (Nortel) Quarter Century Club 19/06/2008 Many thanks in advance - I've got along way to go...  
Karen Maynard 19/06/2008 Your cars were a snip... 
Dancing Ladies Potters Bar 19/06/2008 Thanks Ladies... Keeeeeeep Dancing! 
The 5th floor of Canada Life Potters Bar 17/06/2008 Mila Burt baked cakes in the shape of Euro 2008 team flags. Those hungry 5th floor Canada Life people have raised £70!!!! Brilliant!!!! 
Rob Knock 16/06/2008 Go team Maestro!! I applaud your plucky-brit attitude to danger. Remember there is no situation that can't be improved by a nice cup of tea! 
Ray & Lyn Morris 11/06/2008 I admire your faith in British engineering! I'm sure you'll make it though! Good luck. 
Robert Davro 29/05/2008 I am only sponsoring Burt, Crossy and Perry. Next week it will probably be a "sponsored visit to the Boot" or something... 
Sarah Pope 10/05/2008 Proud to be your cousin, Zoe and Paul! 
Mike & Mary 09/05/2008 Mind that sumpguard! It's the most valuable bit of Greg 
Paul 08/05/2008 ...down hill from now on... 
Toby 08/05/2008 Ball......rolling.......... 
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Gift Aid plus supplement: £302.92
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