Raised so far: £6,391.00
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Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.  You may have been redirected to this page via www.beaujolaisrun.com This fundraising page is designed to fundraise through registrations for the 2009 event and press enquiries.  It is important to note that this page does not reflect the tens of thousands of pounds the event will produce for the charities.  In addition to this page, all event participants carry sponsored advertising space on their vehicles and supporting corporates make donations to enter vehicles into the event.

In 1972 the gauntlet was first thrown down to Fleet Street to bring back the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau.  The challenge caught the imaginations of car and wine enthusiasts alike.  The object then was speed.  The event has evolved and it is now a distance trial, for safety, but also to avoid reputational risk for sponsors.  All driver and navigator teams will complete a series of cryptic checkpoints in an attempt to acheive the shortest possible distance on their route to Macon.

As organisers of this now trademarked event we will be inviting 50 unique competitor vehicles; to compete to 'Bring Back the Beaujolais ' after it's launch in deepest Burgundy at midnight on the third Wednesday in November 2009.  The event lays an even playing field for everything from Austin to Aston.

The Beaujolais Run 2009 is a series of all new money can't buy experiences.  In true Beaujolais style, full details of the 2009 event will unfold throughout the coming months. 

Registrations for the 2009 event are now being considered. 

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure.  It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Winston's Wish (one of the benefitting charities for The Beaujolais Run 2009) will receive your money faster and if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.  

So please dig deep and help us raise the maximum amount we can for a very worthwhile cause.  100% of all sponsorship monies raised go directly and in totality to the event's nominated charities (which change annually).

Many thanks for your support.  We look forward to welcoming even more of you aboard The Beaujolais Run 2009.  If you would like to register your interest for the 2009 event; whether you be a privateer, a corporate or a media entry please first make a minimum donation of £10.  On receipt you will automatically receive the 2009 registration email address. 

Many thanks for your continued interest and support. Please keep an eye out for further details of this year's special event via our website which will be updated regularly and via local and national press. 

Olga and I have an XJS which is familiar with France and would love to take part in the charity run Donation by Michael Driver 28/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

* my son is currently being treated for bladder cancer at the JR hospital Oxford I want to be able to give something back to them Donation by Andrew Wall 28/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Jules Benkert 28/08/08  

£10.00

Navigating the crus Beaujolais in an Aston Martin Volante during November, ah that will be an eccentric charming British charity event then... Donation by Mike Campbell 27/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bonjourno! I'd be honoured to take my 308 on this adventure, poss spare seat for the right companion Donation by Neil west 27/08/08  

£25.00

I have a very hot 4.5 litre E Type Jaguar Roadster and she is prepared to work hard in order to raise serious cash for this event. Donation by Simon Hutton 26/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My wife Lucy and I would love to participate in a Mk 2 Jag to raise money for this worthy cause and have a bit of fun along the way Donation by Jeremy Thompson 26/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Would love to take part with my father in our Morgan +4 Donation by Nigel Terry 26/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

My XK 120C S E. and I have been together for 40 years but she has never been to France but would love to go. Donation by Stuart Hughes 26/08/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

We look forward to supporting this even and our friends and family locating our XK8 on their PC's at home seeing what trouble we get up to!! Donation by Phil Derry 26/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A worthwhile fund raising exercise. Should be a lot of fun. The E Type is ready willing and able! Donation by Paul Noble 26/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am ready, the MkII is able, andmy valet is somewhere under the table Donation by Lord Kilby 25/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Atherton 25/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Driving = A Passion. Challenges = A Love. Wine = Necter of the Gods' . Combine all 3 and raise money for charity at the same time = Perfection. Donation by Nick H 23/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good causes, Burgundy, France, XK140, wine pretty much our favorite things Donation by Simon and Annabelle 23/08/08  

£100.00

this will be the firsdt event for my re-built alloy bodied XK120. Cannot wait Donation by Richard Robinson 23/08/08  

£100.00

It would be great for an historic MGBGT V8 to jostle amidst the best of British and help bring the first Beajolais booty home Donation by Alastair Harrison 23/08/08  

£100.00

To take part would the experience of a lifetime and make up for over 2 years of devastation dealing with our terminally ill daughter Donation by Barry Laymond 23/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

fingers crossed, it would fulfil one of my husbands dreams xx Donation by Katrina K 21/08/08  

£20.00

hope to be invited Donation by Toby Horn 20/08/08  

£10.00

Hope to join the 2008 run! If not it is money well spent. Donation by Quirin van Aspert 17/08/08  

£20.00

Donation by Kiki 14/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Dear Rob and Elaine, My son-in-law Michael Sonda, who is Creative Director of Hackett suggested that I try and register for the 'Run'. Donation by Frank R. Allocca 09/08/08  

£100.00

Seems excessive for a bottle of wine !! Donation by Philip Glazebrook 18/07/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

hoping to join for 2008 Donation by MIKE BAIN 27/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

you are only 50 once Donation by joe whitaker 15/06/08  

£20.00

Great way to celebrate a 50th Donation by Liz & Neil, Kim & Steve 28/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

'Its driving Jim, but not as we know it....' Donation by Graham & Troels 16/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

hopeing to join with a strong team for 2008 Donation by Mr Bryan Snedker 13/05/08  

£10.00

Once is not enough Donation by Moggins Turn 17/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £6,391.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,459.61

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