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My story

 
Chris and Fiona are off on the Italian Job Rally which starts on October 19th 2009.  Launched in 1990 with the aim of raising money for children in a fun way, the Italian Job has raised over £2.2m of funds in aid of national children's charities. The event is based on the original 1969 film of The Italian Job with Michael Caine – though sadly we won’t be returning with any of the gold!

We drive through a number of Italy's most fantastic cities such as Turin, where we go for a spin on the famous Lingotto roof top test track used in the film. We drive well off the beaten track, over medieval bridges, through tiny villages, and even onto an F1 Grand Prix circuit.

This year’s navigational rally starts in Turin, and visits some amazing locations such as Ferrari at Maranello and their private test track at Fiorano, Lamborghini in Modena, visiting Florence, Rome & Imola where we will also take part in various challenges and special stages along the way. Eventually the group of approximately 100 Mini’s (covering in the region of approximately 2500-3500 miles) winds its way back up through France, to London where all the cars process in convoy from the O2 to Marble Arch.

Our target is £1500 ! So please make a donation through this site – or if more convenient, send us a cheque.

What happens to the money raised?

The money goes to the charity KidsOut – none is used to finance our trip unlike some other sponsored events.

What is KidsOut?

KidsOut aims to provide fun and happiness for disadvantaged children - children who have physical disabilities, learning difficulties, abused, terminally ill, underprivileged, single parent and ethnic minority families

Is it an anniversary this year?

Yes it’s a multiple anniversary.  Its 50 years since the Mini was launched (1959), 40 years since The Italian Job with Michael Caine was released in the UK and 20 years since The Italian Job rally started.

Is Michael Caine appearing?

Sadly no, though he did appear at one of the events 1n 1997 and is a Patron of the event

How many Minis were used in the filming of the Italian Job?

Around 30 Minis were used– and one or two survived the filming! Two were destroyed in the chase sequence where the reprobates drive through the sewers – they tried to get the Minis to do a 360 degree barrel roll but after three failed attempts it was abandoned.

Are you going to be driving through the sewers as part of the rally?

Thankfully no!  Anyway the sewers used where new and unused and were actually near Coventry in Stoke Aldermoor

Donation by Keith Miller 28/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Victoria Atkinson 19/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Graham Carter 15/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Normy 10/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Ross Lawson 03/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by kathy nuttall 23/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Charlie Kettlewell 19/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well and the weather is kind to you Robbie Donation by Roberta Heppell 18/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Robert Leggett 17/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Derek Rham 16/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and have a great trip. Donation by Bernard van den Berg 13/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a good one. Donation by Mark Kunert 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the Best CB, great idea ! Donation by Martin Hancock 13/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Scott Griffiths 13/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Philip Cheshire 12/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

HAVE A GREAT TRIP, CHEERS ALI LEES Donation by alison lees 12/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian Haskell 11/10/09  

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It's going to be quiet here without you. Hope Mrs CB has her earplugs! Donation by JB 09/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Steven Tongue 08/10/09  

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Donation by mark robertson 08/10/09  

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Donation by Nicola Murray 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Paul Upton 08/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Victoria Woodhouse 07/10/09  

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Well done CB ( and Mrs CB ). Hope you have agreat time a trouble free trip. Donation by Martin Cirne 06/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Leslie and Cynthia Mccallum and Roger and Jules Jackson Donation by Christopher Bevan 06/10/09  

£130.00

Donation by Gavin Rennie 06/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Sarah Wright 06/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by fiona walker 05/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Unlike Michael Caine hopefully you'll get arrested CB Donation by Robin Wildey 05/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 05/10/09  

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* Total raised online: £1,785.00
  Offline donations: £350.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £325.77

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