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Raised so far: £967.00
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My story

 

We made it!!

On the 21st September 2007, Nayan Mistry, Kedar Shukla, Tejas Mistry and Ash Mohamed (aka the Sagdiyev Brothers - named after the Kazakhstani legend Borat Sagdiyev) embarked on the roadtrip of a lifetime. We took part in the Home2Rome banger rally, a 1500 mile, four day drive from Calais in Northern France to Rome the capital of Italy. The catch was that our mode of transport was to be a car bought for no more than £100... they dont call it a banger rally for nothing. Our aim was to make it to the finish line in one piece and to raise money for Sewa International UK.

Some highlights of our trip include:

Day one - a 590 mile, 12 hour slog through much of France. We passed Dijon, Lyon and Grenoble and skirted the edge of the Alps. The other teams had gone all out with decorations so after some last minute ingenuity and some strips of speed tape, we enhanced our car with some go faster stripes over the bonnet and boot-lid! Nice I Liike!!

Day two - a truly incredible drive off the beaten track and onto the mountain passes. The highlight was the Gorge Du Verdon where Top Gear's Jeremy Clarskon raced a mountain climber (unsuccessfully) in an Audi RS4. Truly stunning views and a real test on the engine and brakes of our Merc which held up well. We decided against Sat Nav and opted for Prat Nav (i.e. us and a map!). But we got lost and caught a French farmer with a sheep in the back seat of his car (no joke!) who helped us find our way again.

Day three - out of France and into Italy, Ciao Bella! We passed Genoa and Brecia on our way to Venice. The organisers had set a challenge to take our spare tyre by boat to the centre of Venice and take a picture with it in the Piazza St. Marco.. in fancy dress as St. Trinnians girls. Unfortunately we didnt have costumes, but we still dragged the heavy, dirty tyre to the square, much to the amusement of passing tourists.

Day Four - a massive water pistol fight on the beach with the sister rally of Home2Rome, Staples2Naples. After much saltwater in the eyes we set off for the final day of driving. Heading out to Rome a few rally cars were involved in a serious crash with a lorry - thankfully no one was hurt but it served a timely reminder of the dangers of driving on foreign roads.

After 4 days, 1500 miles, a few minor arguments, a Frenchman and his sheep, the best views in Europe, one broken pipe in the engine, a few quarts of oil and lots and lots of laughs we finally made it to Rome. Unfortunately we couldnt bring the car back so she has been sent to the big garage in the sky at a scrapyard in Rome, but we are forever grateful for the the great drive and realiability she gave us. We have so far raised £600 for Sewa International, but we still have a way to go to our target of £1000 - so please be generous and dig deep.

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Many thanks for your support,
The Sadgiyev Brothers.

Donation by Shanti Mistry 11/11/07  

£130.00 + £36.67 Gift Aid

paliben is looking after you.(MANJUBEN'S MUM) Donation by manubhai mistry 05/10/07  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Poonam 03/10/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Sharmesh Mistry 30/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK BOYS!!! Donation by Bhavisha Mistry 28/09/07  

£50.00

Well done lads Donation by Mitesh 28/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

WELL DONE GUYS (ps. loving the pic!!) Donation by raps 28/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is not only payment for a charitable cause but also a plee, to keep your bad jokes in the UK! Donation by Yankee Doodle 28/09/07  

£5.00

Good luck Nayan (and your bros)! Donation by Matt & Kelly 27/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good work Nayan! Best of luck making the target £1000! Donation by Aston McNeilly 27/09/07  

£6.00 + £1.69 Gift Aid

good work lads and all for a good charity. Donation by Chilan Shah 27/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sewa through adventure is fun. Keep it up. Donation by Natu Faldu 24/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Bets of luck chaps! Donation by Paul Whittle 24/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

trade the car in for a camel. Donation by MANU MISTRY 24/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Kedar and the lads good luck, do us proud! Donation by Vinu & Sonal 21/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Anand 20/09/07  

£20.00

If I had more time. I'd make you wear "PCM STUDIOS" T-Shirts for my advertising purposes. Have fun! Donation by Pradeepbhai 20/09/07  

£50.00

Good trip guys Donation by Lahmi 20/09/07  

£10.00

The Car -Ittsss Niiice!! Donation by Jon Moore 20/09/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I LIKE !! Donation by Davendra 19/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Captain Misery, although not sure how you'll manage to 'navigate' without an FMGC... Donation by Jetski & Gashraf 16/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! May the force be with you! Donation by Riddhika 15/09/07  

£20.00

Wish you all the best of luck in your challenge and hope you will all behave. Donation by Mummy 14/09/07  

£21.00 + £5.92 Gift Aid

Good luck guys....it wont be like our roadtrip to NYC... Donation by Hitesh Daya 14/09/07  

£20.00

Kedar you nut! Hope all goes well - Ciao Donation by Harry Vekeria 13/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best lads. Donation by Aneeta 13/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck chaps - don't forget to drive on the right every morning Ash! Donation by Guy Brandon 13/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Anonymous 12/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by kishor mistry 12/09/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Dipvandana Shah 12/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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