The Camel Sutras
PLOTT Creative is raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust
Participants: Anna Plotnek, David Ryder, Simon Reynolds and Suzanne Reynolds
Story
Everyone's life in one way or another has been affected by knowing, and possibly losing, someone who has battled cancer.
However, EVERY DAY SEVEN YOUNG PEOPLE between the ages of 13 and 24 are diagnosed.
Being young and the teenage years are all about adventures, experimenting, exams, first loves, first jobs, university, parties...... the choices and challenges around are endless. All four of us agree that this was a pretty life defining time, and despite some regrets we would still probably to do the same again!!
That's why this challenge struck a chord with us all - something crazy and life defining, and for a very worthy cause - raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, so that young people who face cancer can be supported and treated alongside others their own age, making a huge and positive difference to their experience.
SO what is this mad challenge that we are setting ourselves up for?
The Dumball Challenge!
Basically, driving from Jodphur to Goa, in 35+ degree heat in a clapped out and mechanically unreliable Indian jeep (that's why we are taking Dave - hopefully his mechanical skills will make sure we make it!!) in the 8 day time limit that's been set.
We start in the desert (yes, camels would have been a better option!) and make our way (hopefully) to Goa, facing all the inevitable challenges that driving through India has to offer!! India's roads are notoriously dangerous and avoiding the livestock, potholes, cattle and scooters is only part of the game!
The trip is completely self-funded by the four of us so 100% of donations go in directly to Teenage Cancer Trust.
So far, the Dumball has raised over £500,000 for this great cause and we are trying, with your help, to add as much as we can to this total.
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