Paul Hillyard is fundraising for Mercy Corps

AustinPowered - Mercy Corps

Mongol Rally 2008

on 19/07/2008

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Team members:

Paul Hillyard, Jonathan Burt, Toby Welch, Robert Cross, Zoe Hillyard

Raising money for

Mercy Corps

Charity Registration No. SC030289

Mercy Corps helps people in the world's toughest places turn the crises of natural disaster, poverty and conflict into opportunities for progress. Driven by local needs and market conditions, our programmes provide communities with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. Our worldwide team of 3,700 professionals is improving the lives of 14.5 million people in 37 countries. For more information, visit www.mercycorps.org.uk

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Paul Hillyard

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Raised: 129%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,293.00

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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.

	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 Donation by Clare 02/09/08
	well done, Zoe, we're really proud of you Donation by Mary and John 30/08/08
	Many, many congrats on making it to Ulan Bataar. Brilliant! Welldone! Donation by Amy and Ben 15/08/08
	Well done you lot! Keep 'em going! Donation by Carol and Brian Stewart 03/08/08
	More from the dancing ladies Donation by Mary & Sandra 20/07/08
	Good luck Zoe & Paul. I look forward to hearing of your experiences. Donation by Ericfell 18/07/08
	Happy driving Rob......wont see you on Sat but good luck and keep us informed of all the b/downs, crashes and gaybar antics..! Donation by Asif 18/07/08
	Best of British Team! Donation by Sandra and John's pals 17/07/08
	Rob, put your foot down - the RB3000 is on your tail... Donation by James French 17/07/08
	Good luck boys. Take comfort in the words of Han Solo "She may not look like much but she's got it w Donation by Simon Webb 16/07/08

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* Total raised online:	£1,293.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£302.92

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